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AOOSTAR AG01 vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 at 650, 38% in favour of Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650.
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 | 400-38% | 650 |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active Fan |
| Model | AG01 | eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interface | GTX 10-series through RTX 30-series and equivalent AMD cards, double-wide |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched around $449 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
|---|---|---|
| AOOSTAR | View on AOOSTAR | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right-sized Sonnet box for mid-range Thunderbolt 3 cards, officially Mac-certified.