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ASUS XG Station Pro vs StarTech.com StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis: Comparison
ASUS XG Station Pro and StarTech.com StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis differ on cooling type: ASUS XG Station Pro at Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell, StarTech.com StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis at Passive chassis venting; relies on the installed card's own cooler.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | ASUS | StarTech.com |
| Extra Ports | USB 3.1 Type-A hub | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 video passthrough |
| Cooling Type | Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell | Passive chassis venting; relies on the installed card's own cooler |
| Model | XG-STATION-PRO | TB31PCIEX16 |
| Price | Launched around $329.99 (2018) | Launched around $329.99 |
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.
StarTech.com StarTech Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, inexpensive DIY PCIe expansion box, but its limited power delivery and lack of laptop charging make it a compromise pick next to purpose-built gaming eGPU enclosures.
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