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AOOSTAR AG01 vs Mantiz Venus MZ-02: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and Mantiz Venus MZ-02 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, Mantiz Venus MZ-02 at 500, 20% in favour of Mantiz Venus MZ-02.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Mantiz |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | 3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD card reader, DisplayPort passthrough |
| PSU Wattage | 400-20% | 500 |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active Fan |
| Model | AG01 | Venus MZ-02 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interface | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched around $399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | Mantiz Venus MZ-02 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Mantiz Venus MZ-02
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Great port selection for a dock-and-eGPU combo, just don't expect current-gen bandwidth.