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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro vs Razer Core V2: Comparison
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro and Razer Core V2 separate most on psu wattage: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro at 56, Razer Core V2 at 500, 89% in favour of Razer Core V2. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 15%, again favouring Razer Core V2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Blackmagic Design | Razer |
| Extra Ports | HDMI, DisplayPort, 4x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 56-89% | 500 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, larger chassis than the base eGPU for higher-TDP cooling | Active Fan |
| Model | Blackmagic eGPU Pro | Core V2 |
| Price | Launched at $1,199 (late 2018), discontinued | Launched at $299.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU Pro | Razer Core V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.
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