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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU and UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock separate most on host power delivery: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU at 85, UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock at 4, 95% in favour of Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU. PSU Wattage splits them by another 32%, this time favouring UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) | OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity |
| Brand | Blackmagic Design | UGREEN |
| Extra Ports | HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 | Partially open metal chassis for airflow; styled after RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards |
| PSU Wattage | 580-32% | 850 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 | 4-95% |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, designed by Apple for quiet operation | Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation |
| Model | Blackmagic eGPU | CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock |
| Price | Launched at $699 (2018), discontinued | Launched around $269-$299 (2025) |
Verdict
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet, Mac-tailored eGPU that was easy to buy and use, but has been discontinued for years and can't be upgraded.
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.
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