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AKiTiO Node vs ASUS ROG XG Station 2: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and ASUS ROG XG Station 2 separate most on psu wattage: AKiTiO Node at 500, ASUS ROG XG Station 2 at 600, 17% in favour of ASUS ROG XG Station 2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | ASUS / ROG |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 500-17% | 600 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active dual-fan |
| Model | Node | ROG-XG-STATION-2 |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $329-$399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | ASUS ROG XG Station 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
ASUS ROG XG Station 2
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Overbuilt in a good way for its era — huge PSU headroom for large cards, at the cost of size and no laptop charging.