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Mantiz Venus MZ-02 vs Razer Core X: Comparison
Mantiz Venus MZ-02 and Razer Core X separate most on psu wattage: Mantiz Venus MZ-02 at 500, Razer Core X at 650, 23% in favour of Razer Core X. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 13%, again favouring Razer Core X.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Mantiz | Razer |
| Extra Ports | 3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD card reader, DisplayPort passthrough | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 500-23% | 650 |
| Host Power Delivery | 87-13% | 100 |
| Max GPU Length | 324-2% | 330 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan (rear exhaust) |
| Model | Venus MZ-02 | Core X |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards | Most desktop cards up to ~330mm length; no factory-installed GPU |
| Price | Launched around $399 (2017) | Launched at $299.99 (2019) |
Verdict
Mantiz Venus MZ-02
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Great port selection for a dock-and-eGPU combo, just don't expect current-gen bandwidth.
Razer Core X
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills, high-value Thunderbolt 3 enclosure that remains one of the best-regarded budget eGPU boxes even years after launch.