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AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock vs Razer Core V2: Comparison

AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock and Razer Core V2 separate most on max gpu length: AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 16, Razer Core V2 at 310, 95% in favour of Razer Core V2. PSU Wattage splits them by another 70%, again favouring Razer Core V2.

AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock (PCIe 4.0 x4 OCuLink / Compact Open-Frame / Budget External GPU Expansion)
AOOSTARAOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock
Razer Core V2 (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / 100W Laptop Charging / Original Full-Size GPU Box, Pre-Chroma)
RazerRazer Core V2

Specs

Specification
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock (PCIe 4.0 x4 OCuLink / Compact Open-Frame / Budget External GPU Expansion)
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock
Razer Core V2 (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / 100W Laptop Charging / Original Full-Size GPU Box, Pre-Chroma)
Razer Core V2
Connection StandardOCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4Thunderbolt 3
BrandAOOSTARRazer
Extra PortsNone beyond the OCuLink/PCIe interface4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
PSU Wattage150-70%500
Max GPU Length16-95%310
Cooling TypeOpen-frame, relies on ambient airflow and the card's own coolerActive Fan
ModelEG01Core V2
PriceAround $99-$150 (2025)Launched at $299.99 (2017)

Price comparison

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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.

Razer Core V2

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable but dated TB3 box.

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