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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 separate most on max gpu length: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 290, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 at 220, 24% in favour of Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier. PSU Wattage splits them by another 24%, again favouring Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Alienware | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 460 | 350-24% |
| Max GPU Length | 290 | 220-24% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan |
| Model | Graphics Amplifier | eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | Single-slot cards, GTX 1050 Ti to mid-range single-slot workstation and gaming cards |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2015) | Launched around $299 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Full Compass | View on Full Compass |
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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.
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.
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