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AOOSTAR AG02 vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0: Comparison

AOOSTAR AG02 and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 differ on connection standard: AOOSTAR AG02 at OCuLink, GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 at Thunderbolt 3.

AOOSTAR AG02 (OCuLink + USB4 eGPU Dock / 800W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Up to RTX 4090)
AOOSTARAOOSTAR AG02
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 (Pre-Installed RTX 3080 10GB / Thunderbolt 3 / WATERFORCE AIO Cooling / Plug-and-Play)
GIGABYTEGIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0

Specs

Specification
AOOSTAR AG02 (OCuLink + USB4 eGPU Dock / 800W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Up to RTX 4090)
AOOSTAR AG02
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 (Pre-Installed RTX 3080 10GB / Thunderbolt 3 / WATERFORCE AIO Cooling / Plug-and-Play)
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
Connection StandardOCuLinkThunderbolt 3
BrandAOOSTARGIGABYTE
Cooling TypeOpen-AirActive, WATERFORCE all-in-one liquid cooler
GPU CompatibilityGTX 10-Series Through RTX 4090Fixed: pre-installed GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (not swappable)
PriceUnder $200Launched around $1,499 (2021)

Price comparison

RetailerAOOSTAR AG02GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
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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 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent plug-and-play convenience, but the sealed design and price premium hurt long-term value versus a bare enclosure.

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