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ASUS XG Station Pro vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650: Comparison
ASUS XG Station Pro and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 differ on extra ports: ASUS XG Station Pro at USB 3.1 Type-A hub, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 at None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | ASUS | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | USB 3.1 Type-A hub | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| Cooling Type | Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell | Active Fan |
| Model | XG-STATION-PRO | eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
| Price | Launched around $329.99 (2018) | Launched around $449 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS XG Station Pro | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right-sized Sonnet box for mid-range Thunderbolt 3 cards, officially Mac-certified.
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