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AOOSTAR AG01 vs Lenovo Legion BoostStation: Comparison

AOOSTAR AG01 and Lenovo Legion BoostStation separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, Lenovo Legion BoostStation at 500, 20% in favour of Lenovo Legion BoostStation.

Specs

Specification
AOOSTAR AG01 (OCuLink eGPU Dock / 400W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Budget Handheld & Mini PC GPU Dock)
AOOSTAR AG01
Lenovo Legion BoostStation (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / USB Hub / Legion Laptops & Desktops)
Lenovo Legion BoostStation
Connection StandardOCuLinkThunderbolt 3
BrandAOOSTARLenovo
Extra PortsNone onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
PSU Wattage400-20%500
Cooling TypePassive / Open-AirActive Fan
ModelAG01Legion BoostStation
PriceLaunched at $149Launched at $449.99 (2021)

Price comparison

RetailerAOOSTAR AG01Lenovo Legion BoostStation
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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.

Lenovo Legion BoostStation

6.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, unremarkable Thunderbolt 3 enclosure whose main selling point is matching Legion hardware rather than beating established competitors on specs or price.

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