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ASUS ROG XG Station 2 vs Razer Core V2: Comparison
ASUS ROG XG Station 2 and Razer Core V2 separate most on psu wattage: ASUS ROG XG Station 2 at 600, Razer Core V2 at 500, 17% in favour of ASUS ROG XG Station 2. They match on connection standard and extra ports.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | ASUS / ROG | Razer |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 600 | 500-17% |
| Cooling Type | Active dual-fan | Active Fan |
| Model | ROG-XG-STATION-2 | Core V2 |
| Price | Launched around $329-$399 (2017) | Launched at $299.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG XG Station 2 | Razer Core V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG XG Station 2
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Overbuilt in a good way for its era — huge PSU headroom for large cards, at the cost of size and no laptop charging.
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.