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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550: Comparison
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 separate most on psu wattage: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 460, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 at 550, 16% in favour of Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550. Max GPU Length splits them by another 3%, again favouring Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550.
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 | 460-16% | 550 |
| Max GPU Length | 290-3% | 300 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Graphics Amplifier | eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, double-wide |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2015) | Launched around $399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid early Sonnet box, but the 650 offers more headroom for little extra cost.
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