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AOOSTAR AG01 vs AOOSTAR AG03: Comparison

AOOSTAR AG01 and AOOSTAR AG03 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, AOOSTAR AG03 at 800, 50% in favour of AOOSTAR AG03.

Specs

Specification
AOOSTAR AG01 (OCuLink eGPU Dock / 400W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Budget Handheld & Mini PC GPU Dock)
AOOSTAR AG01
AOOSTAR AG03 (Thunderbolt 5 + OCuLink Dual Connectivity / 800W PSU / Up to RTX 4090 / Best Overall for Most Users)
AOOSTAR AG03
Connection StandardOCuLinkThunderbolt 5 + OCuLink
BrandAOOSTARAOOSTAR
PSU Wattage400-50%800
ModelAG01AG03
GPU CompatibilityGTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interfaceRTX 4060 up to RTX 4090
PriceLaunched at $149Under $500

Price comparison

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Verdict

AOOSTAR AG01

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Unbeatable value for OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and handhelds, but strictly for OCuLink hosts only.

AOOSTAR AG03

10 / 10 Expert Rating

Best overall — dual Thunderbolt 5/OCuLink connectivity and an 800W PSU handling up to an RTX 4090, all for under $500.

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