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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs Mantiz Venus MZ-02: Comparison

Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Mantiz Venus MZ-02 separate most on max gpu length: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 290, Mantiz Venus MZ-02 at 324, 10% in favour of Mantiz Venus MZ-02. PSU Wattage splits them by another 8%, again favouring Mantiz Venus MZ-02.

Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
DellDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Mantiz Venus MZ-02 (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Docking Station Hub / Full-Length GPU Support)
MantizMantiz Venus MZ-02

Specs

Specification
Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Mantiz Venus MZ-02 (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Docking Station Hub / Full-Length GPU Support)
Mantiz Venus MZ-02
Connection StandardProprietaryThunderbolt 3
BrandAlienwareMantiz
Extra Ports4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD card reader, DisplayPort passthrough
PSU Wattage460-8%500
Max GPU Length290-10%324
Cooling TypeActive FanActive Fan
ModelGraphics AmplifierVenus MZ-02
GPU CompatibilityGTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slotGTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards
PriceLaunched around $299 (2015)Launched around $399 (2017)

Price comparison

RetailerDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics AmplifierMantiz Venus MZ-02
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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.

Mantiz Venus MZ-02

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Great port selection for a dock-and-eGPU combo, just don't expect current-gen bandwidth.

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