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ASUS XG Station Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison
ASUS XG Station Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock extra ports compared
Start with extra ports, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ASUS XG Station Pro 3.1 against UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock 50, 94% in favour of UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock. They differ on connection standard too, Thunderbolt 3 on the ASUS XG Station Pro versus OCuLink and USB4 dual connectivity on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock. There is a split on max gpu length as well, Full-length cards on the ASUS XG Station Pro versus 4090 mm on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock.
ASUS XG Station Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: which one fits your build
The ASUS XG Station Pro suits buyers wanting a slim chassis over a boxy ATX-style one and desk setups with limited depth, though it is not built for anyone needing laptop charge-through and triple-slot modern GPUs. The UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock is the one to take for handheld PC and mini-PC owners wanting flagship GPU support and buyers wanting both OCuLink and USB4 flexibility, though it is the wrong buy for users needing Thunderbolt 5 specifically and buyers wanting a fully enclosed (non-vented) chassis. Our rating of the ASUS XG Station Pro (6/10): A tidy, if now dated, slim TB3 enclosure, a sensible pick only if found cheap secondhand today. Our rating of the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock (7.5/10): A strong-value, high-wattage dual-connectivity dock from a large, well-established accessories brand, a serious new competitor in the OCuLink space.
ASUS XG Station Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock price
At the last price check the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock was $269 and the ASUS XG Station Pro $330, a 23% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS XG Station Pro and UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock differ on cooling type?
Yes. Cooling Type reads Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim... on the ASUS XG Station Pro versus Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- ASUS
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- UGREEN
Connection Standard
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- Thunderbolt 3
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity
Model Number
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- XG-STATION-PRO
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock
Extra Ports
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- 3.1-94%
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- 50Best
PSU Wattage
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- 330W custom external adapter
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- 850 WBest
Max GPU Length
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- Full-length cards
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- 4090 mm
Cooling Type
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- Passive vented chassis relying on card's own cooler, slim aluminum shell
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation
Price
- ASUS XG Station Pro
- Launched around $329.99 (2018)
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- Launched around $269-$299 (2025)
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS XG Station Pro if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock if you want the higher extra ports (50 vs 3.1) and the higher PSU wattage (850 W vs 330W custom external adapter).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS XG Station Pro | UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $329.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $269.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong-value, high-wattage dual-connectivity dock from a large, well-established accessories brand, a serious new competitor in the OCuLink space.