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GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison
What is the difference between GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350?
On host power delivery the spread is 85%, GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box 100 W against Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 15 W, so GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box takes it. Add psu wattage to that, 1070 W on the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box versus 350 W on the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box or Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350?
The GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box is the one to take for buyers who don't want to source a separate desktop GPU and thin-and-light laptop owners needing quick gaming performance boosts, though it is not built for anyone wanting to upgrade the GPU later and users needing current-generation ray tracing performance. The Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 suits buyers who specifically want a quieter Noctua-fan enclosure and compact desk setups where a full double-wide box is overkill, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting real laptop charging power (only 15W here) and anyone chasing high frame rates on a modern RTX card. It is equally the pick for video editors running single-slot acceleration cards for Avid HDX or similar workflows. It is the wrong buy for any double-wide gaming GPU, since the chassis physically won't fit one.
Which is cheaper, GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box or Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350?
At the last price check the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 was $299 and the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box $550, a 84% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 differ on cooling type?
Yes. Cooling Type reads Active dual-fan on the enclosed GTX 1070 blower card on the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box versus Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan on the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350.
Is the Connection Standard the same on the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350?
It is. Both are listed at Thunderbolt 3, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- GIGABYTE / AORUS
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- Sonnet
Connection Standard
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Thunderbolt 3
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- GV-N1070IXEB-8GD
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- eGFX Breakaway Box 350
Extra Ports
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 3
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs
PSU Wattage
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 1070 WBest
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- 350 W-67%
Host Power Delivery
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 100 WBest
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- 15 W-85%
Cooling Type
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Active dual-fan on the enclosed GTX 1070 blower card
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan
Price
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Launched around $549.99 (2017)
- Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
- Launched around $299 (2017)
Which one should you pick?
Choose GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box if you want the higher PSU wattage (1070 W vs 350 W) and the higher host power delivery (100 W vs 15 W).
Choose Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Full Compass | $299.00 View on Full Compass |
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
GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A convenient plug-and-play eGPU for its era, but the fixed GTX 1070 is now well behind current GPU generations.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but well-executed pick for single-slot cards and quiet operation, not for gaming-class GPUs.