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AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock vs Razer Core X: Comparison
AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock and Razer Core X separate most on max gpu length: AOOSTAR EG01 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 16, Razer Core X at 330, 95% in favour of Razer Core X. PSU Wattage splits them by another 77%, again favouring Razer Core X.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Razer |
| Extra Ports | None beyond the OCuLink/PCIe interface | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 150-77% | 650 |
| Max GPU Length | 16-95% | 330 |
| Cooling Type | Open-frame, relies on ambient airflow and the card's own cooler | Active Fan (rear exhaust) |
| Model | EG01 | Core X |
| Price | Around $99-$150 (2025) | Launched at $299.99 (2019) |
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 X
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills, high-value Thunderbolt 3 enclosure that remains one of the best-regarded budget eGPU boxes even years after launch.