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AKiTiO Node vs AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock separate most on max gpu length: AKiTiO Node at 300, AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 16, 95% in favour of AKiTiO Node. PSU Wattage splits them by another 70%, again favouring AKiTiO Node.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | OCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | AOOSTAR |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | None beyond the OCuLink/PCIe interface |
| PSU Wattage | 500 | 150-70% |
| Max GPU Length | 300 | 16-95% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Open-frame, relies on ambient airflow and the card's own cooler |
| Model | Node | EG01 |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Around $99-$150 (2025) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo |
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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.
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely budget OCuLink option for small cards, but its limited power output rules out flagship GPUs.