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Lenovo Legion BoostStation vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison
Lenovo Legion BoostStation and UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock separate most on max gpu length: Lenovo Legion BoostStation at 2.5, UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock at 4090, 100% in favour of UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 96%, this time favouring Lenovo Legion BoostStation.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity |
| Brand | Lenovo | UGREEN |
| Extra Ports | 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | Partially open metal chassis for airflow; styled after RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards |
| PSU Wattage | 500-41% | 850 |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 4-96% |
| Max GPU Length | 2.5-100% | 4090 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation |
| Model | Legion BoostStation | CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock |
| Price | Launched at $449.99 (2021) | Launched around $269-$299 (2025) |
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.
UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong-value, high-wattage dual-connectivity dock from a large, well-established accessories brand — a serious new competitor in the OCuLink space.
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