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ASUS XG Station Pro vs Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU: Comparison
ASUS XG Station Pro and Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU differ on extra ports: ASUS XG Station Pro at USB 3.1 Type-A hub, Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU at HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3, which puts ASUS XG Station Pro ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) |
| Brand | ASUS | Blackmagic Design |
| Extra Ports | USB 3.1 Type-A hub | HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 |
| Cooling Type | Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell | Active fan, designed by Apple for quiet operation |
| Model | XG-STATION-PRO | Blackmagic eGPU |
| Price | Launched around $329.99 (2018) | Launched at $699 (2018), discontinued |
Verdict
ASUS XG Station Pro
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A tidy, if now dated, slim TB3 enclosure — a sensible pick only if found cheap secondhand today.
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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