I can confirm this adapter will work for the Switch (non-lite) however, you need to provide power to the adapter ideally with the Nintendo Power Adapter as well. For me, this sort of defeats the purpose of the dock, as I wanted to be able to leave my original Nintendo dock at home and use this adapter with any power supply to power the unit.
I think the problem that some reviews posted that it does not work is either they didn't use the Nintendo Power Adapter or used a smaller adapter that did not provide the sufficient voltage and current. The official Nintendo Adapter output is 5V 1.5A (7.5W) or 15V 2.6A (54W). So, if your standard phone charger may not work or if newer phone MAY work but one thing to note is that should it work, it will not charge AND allow you to play the Switch. The only thing it will do is power up the Switch but you'll note the battery slowly start to drain when you are playing. Thus, the only way to remedy this is using the official Nintendo power adapter.
I also tried a few different supplies including an iPad 10W, Macbook Air power adapter and took a 5V 2.4A USB from my power bar to see if it would charge AND play the Switch. No dice....only way to charge AND play is using this dock AND using the official Nintendo power adapter. Now, there may be a non-Nintendo Switch power adapter that will output 5V 1.5A (7.5W) or 15V 2.6A (54W) but that requires another item on top of this adapter. So once you factor that in, you'll be better off with that small all-in-one adapter (do some Googling) that will be essentially the cost of two devices and likely best bet. Regardless, alas I will not be using this dock as it does not work for me.
But all in all, this device works as advertised for the Switch if used correctly! The construction of the box is solid metal so better than some cheaper brands I purchased. Not sure about the longevity but it's probably one of the best priced item if using for the Switch.
| Brand | CALSLA |
|---|---|
| Model number | 43237-2 |
| Part Number | 43237-2 |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Package Dimensions | 17.27 x 6.86 x 1.78 cm; 45 Grams |
| Item Weight | 45 g |
| ASIN | B07D6GXHKV |
| Item Model Number | 43237-2 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | 8 June 2018 |
