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HP OMEN Accelerator vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350: Comparison
HP OMEN Accelerator and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 separate most on max gpu length: HP OMEN Accelerator at 290, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 at 220, 24% in favour of HP OMEN Accelerator. PSU Wattage splits them by another 24%, again favouring HP OMEN Accelerator.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | HP | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | 3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 460 | 350-24% |
| Max GPU Length | 290 | 220-24% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active, ultra-low-noise Noctua fan |
| Model | OMEN Accelerator | eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | Single-slot cards, GTX 1050 Ti to mid-range single-slot workstation and gaming cards |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $299 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP OMEN Accelerator | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Full Compass | View on Full Compass |
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Verdict
HP OMEN Accelerator
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation.
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.
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