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Acasis 40Gbps USB4 eGPU Dock vs Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro: Comparison
Acasis 40Gbps USB4 eGPU Dock and Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro differ on connection standard: Acasis 40Gbps USB4 eGPU Dock at USB4 (40 Gbps), compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 hosts, Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro at Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | USB4 (40 Gbps), compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 hosts | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) |
| Brand | Acasis | Blackmagic Design |
| Extra Ports | Varies by SKU; typically includes USB-A passthrough | HDMI, DisplayPort, 4x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, compact all-metal shell | Active fan, larger chassis than the base eGPU for higher-TDP cooling |
| Model | 40Gbps USB4 eGPU Dock | Blackmagic eGPU Pro |
| Price | Typically $150-$250 depending on bundle | Launched at $1,199 (late 2018), discontinued |
Verdict
Acasis 40Gbps USB4 eGPU Dock
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable budget USB4 eGPU dock for the price, but a newer brand without the certification pedigree of Sonnet or OWC.
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest official Mac eGPU of the Intel era, let down only by its high price and total discontinuation after Apple Silicon dropped eGPU support.
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