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HP OMEN Accelerator vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650: Comparison
HP OMEN Accelerator and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 separate most on psu wattage: HP OMEN Accelerator at 460, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 at 650, 29% in favour of Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650. Max GPU Length splits them by another 6%, again favouring Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650.
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 | 460-29% | 650 |
| Max GPU Length | 290-6% | 310 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | OMEN Accelerator | eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | GTX 10-series through RTX 30-series and equivalent AMD cards, double-wide |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $449 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP OMEN Accelerator | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right-sized Sonnet box for mid-range Thunderbolt 3 cards, officially Mac-certified.
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