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Lenovo Legion BoostStation vs Razer Core V2: Comparison

Lenovo Legion BoostStation and Razer Core V2 separate most on max gpu length: Lenovo Legion BoostStation at 2.5, Razer Core V2 at 310, 99% in favour of Razer Core V2. They match on 4 other specifications, including connection standard, psu wattage and host power delivery.

Specs

Specification
Lenovo Legion BoostStation (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / USB Hub / Legion Laptops & Desktops)
Lenovo Legion BoostStation
Razer Core V2 (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / 100W Laptop Charging / Original Full-Size GPU Box, Pre-Chroma)
Razer Core V2
Connection StandardThunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 3
BrandLenovoRazer
Extra Ports3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
PSU Wattage500500
Host Power Delivery100100
Max GPU Length2.5-99%310
Cooling TypeActive FanActive Fan
ModelLegion BoostStationCore V2
PriceLaunched at $449.99 (2021)Launched at $299.99 (2017)

Price comparison

RetailerLenovo Legion BoostStationRazer Core V2
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Verdict

Lenovo Legion BoostStation

6.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, unremarkable Thunderbolt 3 enclosure whose main selling point is matching Legion hardware rather than beating established competitors on specs or price.

Razer Core V2

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable but dated TB3 box.

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