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OWC Mercury Helios 3 vs PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro: Comparison
OWC Mercury Helios 3 and PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro separate most on psu wattage: OWC Mercury Helios 3 at 400, PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro at 570, 30% in favour of PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | OWC | PowerColor |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | None beyond the PCIe slot |
| PSU Wattage | 400-30% | 570 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis |
| Model | Mercury Helios 3 | Gaming Station Mini Pro |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2018) | Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | OWC Mercury Helios 3 | PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
OWC Mercury Helios 3
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Solid basic Mac eGPU box, superseded by the Helios FX which OWC still actively sells.
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely compact eGPU box for mid-range cards, but its small chassis caps out well below flagship-GPU compatibility.
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