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AKiTiO Node vs AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock separate most on host power delivery: AKiTiO Node at 85, AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 140, 39% in favour of AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock. PSU Wattage splits them by another 38%, again favouring AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports plus OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Brand | AKiTiO | AOOSTAR |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | No integrated Ethernet or M.2 slot on this model |
| PSU Wattage | 500-37% | 800 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-39% | 140 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Open-frame, relies on installed card's own cooler plus chassis airflow |
| Model | Node | EG02 |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched at $219 (2025) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 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 EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced early Thunderbolt 5 dock for enthusiasts willing to source their own PSU, though it lacks the built-in convenience of AOOSTAR's AG-series.