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AOOSTAR AG02 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG02 and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG02 at 800, GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box at 2080, 62% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | GIGABYTE / AORUS |
| PSU Wattage | 800-62% | 2080 |
| Cooling Type | Open-Air | All-in-one liquid cooling (AIO) with internal radiator/pump — first water-cooled eGPU on the market |
| Price | Under $200 | Launched around $1,099.99 (CES 2020) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG02 | GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
AOOSTAR AG02
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The fastest eGPU link you can buy for under $200, with a power button that does not work.
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.