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AOOSTAR AG01 vs ASUS ROG XG Mobile: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and ASUS ROG XG Mobile separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, ASUS ROG XG Mobile at 330, 18% in favour of AOOSTAR AG01.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Proprietary ROG XG Mobile interface (PCIe-based) |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | ASUS |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5G Ethernet, USB-A 3.2, USB-C |
| PSU Wattage | 400 | 330-17% |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active blower with dedicated vapor chamber |
| Model | AG01 | ROG XG Mobile (2023) |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interface | Fixed: pre-installed GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 16GB GDDR6 (not swappable) |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched at $1,999.99 (2023) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | ASUS ROG XG Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| AOOSTAR | View on AOOSTAR |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AOOSTAR AG01
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Unbeatable value for OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and handhelds, but strictly for OCuLink hosts only.
ASUS ROG XG Mobile
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance and portability for its narrow compatibility list, but the closed ecosystem and steep price limit it to committed ROG Flow owners.