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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro vs PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro: Comparison
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro and PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro separate most on psu wattage: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro at 56, PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro at 570, 90% in favour of PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Blackmagic Design | PowerColor |
| Extra Ports | HDMI, DisplayPort, 4x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 | None beyond the PCIe slot |
| PSU Wattage | 56-90% | 570 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, larger chassis than the base eGPU for higher-TDP cooling | Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis |
| Model | Blackmagic eGPU Pro | Gaming Station Mini Pro |
| Price | Launched at $1,199 (late 2018), discontinued | Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99 |
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.
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely compact eGPU box for mid-range cards, but its small chassis caps out well below flagship-GPU compatibility.
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