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AOOSTAR AG01 vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 at 350, 13% in favour of AOOSTAR AG01.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 400 | 350-12% |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan |
| Model | AG01 | eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interface | Single-slot cards, GTX 1050 Ti to mid-range single-slot workstation and gaming cards |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched around $299 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
|---|---|---|
| AOOSTAR | View on AOOSTAR | |
| Full Compass | View on Full Compass |
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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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but well-executed pick for single-slot cards and quiet operation, not for gaming-class GPUs.