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AKiTiO Node vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 separate most on host power delivery: AKiTiO Node at 85, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 at 15, 82% in favour of AKiTiO Node. PSU Wattage splits them by another 30%, again favouring AKiTiO Node. They match on connection standard, extra ports and price.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 500 | 350-30% |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 | 15-82% |
| Max GPU Length | 300 | 220-27% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan |
| Model | Node | eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | Single-slot cards, GTX 1050 Ti to mid-range single-slot workstation and gaming cards |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $299 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Full Compass | View on Full Compass |
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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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but well-executed pick for single-slot cards and quiet operation, not for gaming-class GPUs.