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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0: Comparison
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 separate most on host power delivery: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro at 85, GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 at 100, 15% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Blackmagic Design | GIGABYTE |
| Extra Ports | HDMI, DisplayPort, 4x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI + 3x DisplayPort on the card |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, larger chassis than the base eGPU for higher-TDP cooling | Active, WATERFORCE all-in-one liquid cooler |
| Model | Blackmagic eGPU Pro | AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 |
| Price | Launched at $1,199 (late 2018), discontinued | Launched around $1,499 (2021) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro | GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| GIGABYTE | View on GIGABYTE |
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Verdict
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest official Mac eGPU of the Intel era, let down only by its high price and total discontinuation after Apple Silicon dropped eGPU support.
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent plug-and-play convenience, but the sealed design and price premium hurt long-term value versus a bare enclosure.
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