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AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock vs Razer Core V2: Comparison
AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock and Razer Core V2 separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock at 800, Razer Core V2 at 500, 38% in favour of AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 29%, again favouring AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports plus OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | Razer |
| Extra Ports | No integrated Ethernet or M.2 slot on this model | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 800 | 500-37% |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 | 100-29% |
| Cooling Type | Open-frame, relies on installed card's own cooler plus chassis airflow | Active Fan |
| Model | EG02 | Core V2 |
| Price | Launched at $219 (2025) | Launched at $299.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR EG02 TB5 OCuLink eGPU Dock | Razer Core V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.
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