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AOOSTAR AG02 vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison

AOOSTAR AG02 and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG02 at 800, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 at 350, 56% in favour of AOOSTAR AG02.

AOOSTAR AG02 (OCuLink + USB4 eGPU Dock / 800W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Up to RTX 4090)
AOOSTARAOOSTAR AG02
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 (Thunderbolt 3 / 350W PSU / Single-Slot GPU / Ultra-Low-Noise Fan / Compact)
SonnetSonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350

Specs

Specification
AOOSTAR AG02 (OCuLink + USB4 eGPU Dock / 800W Built-In PSU / Open-Frame / Up to RTX 4090)
AOOSTAR AG02
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 (Thunderbolt 3 / 350W PSU / Single-Slot GPU / Ultra-Low-Noise Fan / Compact)
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
Connection StandardOCuLinkThunderbolt 3
BrandAOOSTARSonnet
PSU Wattage800350-56%
Cooling TypeOpen-AirActive, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan
GPU CompatibilityGTX 10-Series Through RTX 4090Single-slot cards, GTX 1050 Ti to mid-range single-slot workstation and gaming cards
PriceUnder $200Launched around $299 (2017)

Price comparison

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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.

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.

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