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AKiTiO Node vs Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier separate most on psu wattage: AKiTiO Node at 500, Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 460, 8% in favour of AKiTiO Node. Max GPU Length splits them by another 3%, again favouring AKiTiO Node.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Proprietary |
| Brand | AKiTiO | Alienware |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 500 | 460-8% |
| Max GPU Length | 300 | 290-3% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Node | Graphics Amplifier |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $299 (2015) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
AKiTiO Node
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan.
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong bandwidth for its era, but locked to a short list of older Alienware and Dell G-Series laptops.