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AKiTiO Node vs PowerColor Devil Box: Comparison
What is the difference between AKiTiO Node and PowerColor Devil Box?
Cooling type is the dividing line, AKiTiO Node Active Fan against PowerColor Devil Box Active fan, vented steel chassis. Extra ports is not the same on both, None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs on the AKiTiO Node versus None beyond the PCIe slot; bare-bones enclosure on the PowerColor Devil Box.
Who each one is for
The AKiTiO Node suits budget buyers running GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series dual-slot cards and anyone wanting the smallest, cheapest AKiTiO enclosure, though it is the wrong buy for cards drawing near or above the 500W ceiling and anyone wanting current Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4 bandwidth. It also earns its place with simple builds that don't need USB hub or Ethernet ports on the box. It is the wrong buy for buyers who could instead get the Node Titan's 650W PSU for a modest premium. Buy the PowerColor Devil Box for AMD Radeon card owners with XConnect-supported laptops and buyers wanting a simple, no-extra-ports enclosure, though it is not built for anyone wanting USB/Ethernet hub functionality and NVIDIA card owners (XConnect is AMD-specific). Our rating of the AKiTiO Node (6/10): A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan. Our rating of the PowerColor Devil Box (5/10): A historically significant early Thunderbolt 3 eGPU box, but bare-bones even by the standards of its own era and long discontinued.
Which is cheaper, AKiTiO Node or PowerColor Devil Box?
They cost within a few percent of each other, $299 versus $300 when we last looked.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: connection standard and psu wattage are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AKiTiO Node
- AKiTiO
- PowerColor Devil Box
- PowerColor
Connection Standard
- AKiTiO Node
- Thunderbolt 3
- PowerColor Devil Box
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- AKiTiO Node
- Node
- PowerColor Devil Box
- Devil Box
Extra Ports
- AKiTiO Node
- None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs
- PowerColor Devil Box
- None beyond the PCIe slot; bare-bones enclosure
PSU Wattage
- AKiTiO Node
- 500 W
- PowerColor Devil Box
- 500 W
Cooling Type
- AKiTiO Node
- Active Fan
- PowerColor Devil Box
- Active fan, vented steel chassis
Price
- AKiTiO Node
- Launched around $299 (2017)
- PowerColor Devil Box
- Launched around $299.99 (2017)
Which one should you pick?
Choose AKiTiO Node if you want the higher PSU wattage (500 W vs 500 W).
Choose PowerColor Devil Box if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | PowerColor Devil Box |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | $299.00 View on B&H Photo | |
| Consumercarts listing | $299.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AKiTiO Node
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan.
PowerColor Devil Box
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A historically significant early Thunderbolt 3 eGPU box, but bare-bones even by the standards of its own era and long discontinued.