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AKiTiO Node vs Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU separate most on psu wattage: AKiTiO Node at 500, Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU at 580, 14% in favour of Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) |
| Brand | AKiTiO | Blackmagic Design |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 |
| PSU Wattage | 500-14% | 580 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 | 85 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active fan, designed by Apple for quiet operation |
| Model | Node | Blackmagic eGPU |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched at $699 (2018), discontinued |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet, Mac-tailored eGPU that was easy to buy and use, but has been discontinued for years and can't be upgraded.