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AKiTiO Node vs PowerColor Gaming Station: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and PowerColor Gaming Station separate most on host power delivery: AKiTiO Node at 85, PowerColor Gaming Station at 60, 29% in favour of AKiTiO Node. Max GPU Length splits them by another 3%, this time favouring PowerColor Gaming Station. They match on connection standard, psu wattage and cooling type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | PowerColor |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| PSU Wattage | 500 | 500 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 | 60-29% |
| Max GPU Length | 300-3% | 310 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Node | Gaming Station |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | AMD Radeon and NVIDIA cards up to RTX 20-series / RX 6000-series, dual-slot |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $329 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | PowerColor Gaming Station |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| PowerColor | View on PowerColor |
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 Gaming Station
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Competent Thunderbolt 3 box from a GPU maker, but discontinued and outpaced by newer standards.