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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs OWC Mercury Helios 3: Comparison
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and OWC Mercury Helios 3 separate most on psu wattage: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 460, OWC Mercury Helios 3 at 400, 13% in favour of Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier. They match on max gpu length and cooling type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Alienware | OWC |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 460 | 400-13% |
| Max GPU Length | 290 | 290 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Graphics Amplifier | Mercury Helios 3 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2015) | Launched around $299 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier | OWC Mercury Helios 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.
OWC Mercury Helios 3
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Solid basic Mac eGPU box, superseded by the Helios FX which OWC still actively sells.
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