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AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock vs Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU: Comparison
AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock and Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU separate most on host power delivery: AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 140, Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU at 85, 39% in favour of AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock. PSU Wattage splits them by another 28%, again favouring AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports plus OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Blackmagic Design |
| Extra Ports | No integrated Ethernet or M.2 slot on this model | HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 |
| PSU Wattage | 800 | 580-28% |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 | 85-39% |
| Cooling Type | Open-frame, relies on installed card's own cooler plus chassis airflow | Active fan, designed by Apple for quiet operation |
| Model | EG02 | Blackmagic eGPU |
| Price | Launched at $219 (2025) | Launched at $699 (2018), discontinued |
Verdict
AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced early Thunderbolt 5 dock for enthusiasts willing to source their own PSU, though it lacks the built-in convenience of AOOSTAR's AG-series.
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet, Mac-tailored eGPU that was easy to buy and use, but has been discontinued for years and can't be upgraded.
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