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ASUS XG Station Pro vs Razer Core: Comparison
ASUS XG Station Pro and Razer Core differ on cooling type: ASUS XG Station Pro at Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell, Razer Core at Active fan, single rear exhaust.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | ASUS | Razer |
| Extra Ports | USB 3.1 Type-A hub | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cooling Type | Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell | Active fan, single rear exhaust |
| Model | XG-STATION-PRO | Core (2016, RC21-0064) |
| Price | Launched around $329.99 (2018) | Launched at $499.99 (2016) |
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.
Razer Core
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Historically important as one of the first Thunderbolt 3 eGPU boxes, but long superseded by the quieter, more compatible Core V2 and Core X.