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AOOSTAR AG01 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box: the psu wattage difference
Start with psu wattage, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AOOSTAR AG01 400 W against GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box 2080 W, 81% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box.
Who each one is for
it is not the pick for buyers who want laptop charging through the eGPU connection. The same goes for handheld PC and mini PC owners with an OCuLink port looking for the cheapest real GPU upgrade. It is not the one for laptops without an OCuLink port, since there's no Thunderbolt/USB4 fallback on this model. The GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box suits buyers wanting flagship Turing performance with minimal fan noise and enthusiasts interested in liquid-cooled eGPU novelty, though it is not built for budget buyers and anyone wanting to upgrade the GPU later. Avoid it for users worried about long-term AIO pump reliability in a sealed unit. Our rating of the AOOSTAR AG01 (7/10): unbeatable value for OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and handhelds, but strictly for OCuLink hosts only. Our rating of the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box (7.5/10): A genuinely novel liquid-cooled eGPU that delivered flagship 2019-era performance quietly, at a steep fixed-GPU price.
AOOSTAR AG01 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box price
At the last price check the AOOSTAR AG01 was $149 and the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box $1,100, a 638% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOOSTAR AG01 and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box differ on cooling type?
Yes. Cooling Type reads Passive / Open-Air on the AOOSTAR AG01 versus All-in-one liquid cooling with internal radiator/pump, first water-cooled eGPU... on the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AOOSTAR AG01
- AOOSTAR
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- GIGABYTE / AORUS
Connection Standard
- AOOSTAR AG01
- OCuLink
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- AOOSTAR AG01
- AG01
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- GV-N208TIXEB-11GC
Extra Ports
- AOOSTAR AG01
- None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- 3
PSU Wattage
- AOOSTAR AG01
- 400 W-81%
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- 2080 WBest
Cooling Type
- AOOSTAR AG01
- Passive / Open-Air
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- All-in-one liquid cooling (AIO) with internal radiator/pump, first water-cooled eGPU on the market
Price
- AOOSTAR AG01
- Launched at $149
- GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
- Launched around $1,099.99 (CES 2020)
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOOSTAR AG01 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box if you want the higher PSU wattage (2080 W vs 400 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| AOOSTAR | $149.00 View on AOOSTAR | |
| Consumercarts listing | $1,099.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely novel liquid-cooled eGPU that delivered flagship 2019-era performance quietly, at a steep fixed-GPU price.