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AOOSTAR AG01 vs Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro at 56, 86% in favour of AOOSTAR AG01.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Blackmagic Design |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | HDMI, DisplayPort, 4x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 |
| PSU Wattage | 400 | 56-86% |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active fan, larger chassis than the base eGPU for higher-TDP cooling |
| Model | AG01 | Blackmagic eGPU Pro |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched at $1,199 (late 2018), discontinued |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest official Mac eGPU of the Intel era, let down only by its high price and total discontinuation after Apple Silicon dropped eGPU support.
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