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AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock vs ASUS XG Station Pro: Comparison
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock and ASUS XG Station Pro differ on connection standard: AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock at OCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4, ASUS XG Station Pro at Thunderbolt 3.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | ASUS |
| Extra Ports | None beyond the OCuLink/PCIe interface | USB 3.1 Type-A hub |
| Cooling Type | Open-frame, relies on ambient airflow and the card's own cooler | Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell |
| Model | EG01 | XG-STATION-PRO |
| Price | Around $99-$150 (2025) | Launched around $329.99 (2018) |
Verdict
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely budget OCuLink option for small cards, but its limited power output rules out flagship GPUs.
ASUS XG Station Pro
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A tidy, if now dated, slim TB3 enclosure — a sensible pick only if found cheap secondhand today.