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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs Lenovo Legion BoostStation: Comparison

Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Lenovo Legion BoostStation separate most on max gpu length: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 290, Lenovo Legion BoostStation at 2.5, 99% in favour of Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier. PSU Wattage splits them by another 8%, this time favouring Lenovo Legion BoostStation.

Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
DellDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Lenovo Legion BoostStation (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / USB Hub / Legion Laptops & Desktops)
LenovoLenovo Legion BoostStation

Specs

Specification
Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Lenovo Legion BoostStation (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / USB Hub / Legion Laptops & Desktops)
Lenovo Legion BoostStation
Connection StandardProprietaryThunderbolt 3
BrandAlienwareLenovo
Extra Ports4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
PSU Wattage460-8%500
Max GPU Length2902.5-99%
Cooling TypeActive FanActive Fan
ModelGraphics AmplifierLegion BoostStation
PriceLaunched around $299 (2015)Launched at $449.99 (2021)

Price comparison

RetailerDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics AmplifierLenovo Legion BoostStation
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Verdict

Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier

6 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong bandwidth for its era, but locked to a short list of older Alienware and Dell G-Series laptops.

Lenovo Legion BoostStation

6.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, unremarkable Thunderbolt 3 enclosure whose main selling point is matching Legion hardware rather than beating established competitors on specs or price.

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