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Lenovo Legion BoostStation vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550: Comparison
Lenovo Legion BoostStation and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 separate most on max gpu length: Lenovo Legion BoostStation at 2.5, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 at 300, 99% in favour of Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 13%, this time favouring Lenovo Legion BoostStation. They match on connection standard and cooling type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Lenovo | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 500-9% | 550 |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 87-13% |
| Max GPU Length | 2.5-99% | 300 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Legion BoostStation | eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
| Price | Launched at $449.99 (2021) | Launched around $399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Lenovo Legion BoostStation | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid early Sonnet box, but the 650 offers more headroom for little extra cost.
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