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AOOSTAR AG01 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box at 2080, 81% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | GIGABYTE / AORUS |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 400-81% | 2080 |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | All-in-one liquid cooling (AIO) with internal radiator/pump — first water-cooled eGPU on the market |
| Model | AG01 | GV-N208TIXEB-11GC |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched around $1,099.99 (CES 2020) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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