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HP OMEN Accelerator vs PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro: Comparison
What is the difference between HP OMEN Accelerator and PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro?
They are built to different briefs, and cooling type shows it, HP OMEN Accelerator Active Fan against PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis. Psu wattage runs the same way, 460 W on the HP OMEN Accelerator versus 570 W on the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro, another win for PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro.
Who each one is for
The HP OMEN Accelerator suits buyers who find one bundled cheap with a compatible laptop and collectors of early proprietary eGPU solutions, though it is not built for any laptop without HP's specific proprietary Accelerator port and current HP OMEN laptops, which use standard Thunderbolt/USB-C instead. The same goes for owners of a compatible 2016-2017 HP OMEN laptop with the Accelerator port. Buy the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro for frequent travelers needing a lighter eGPU box and simple single-card setups with no need for extra ports, though it is not the pick for owners of large triple-fan or triple-slot GPUs and buyers wanting USB/Ethernet hub features. It is equally the pick for buyers wanting the smallest possible enclosure for an RX 570/580-class card. Our rating of the HP OMEN Accelerator (5/10): A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation.
Which is cheaper, HP OMEN Accelerator or PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro?
At the last price check the HP OMEN Accelerator was $299 and the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro $2,019, a 575% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the HP OMEN Accelerator and PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro differ on connection standard?
Yes. Connection Standard reads Proprietary on the HP OMEN Accelerator versus Thunderbolt 3 on the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- HP
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- PowerColor
Connection Standard
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Proprietary
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- OMEN Accelerator
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Gaming Station Mini Pro
Extra Ports
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- 3
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- None beyond the PCIe slot
PSU Wattage
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- 460 W-19%
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- 570 WBest
Cooling Type
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Active Fan
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis
Price
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Launched around $299 (2017)
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99
Which one should you pick?
Choose HP OMEN Accelerator if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro if you want the higher PSU wattage (570 W vs 460 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP OMEN Accelerator | PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | $299.00 View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $2,019.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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
HP OMEN Accelerator
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation.
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.