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PELADN Link S-3 vs Razer Core X V2: Comparison
PELADN Link S-3 and Razer Core X V2 differ on connection standard: PELADN Link S-3 at Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, theoretical 80Gbps bidirectional, with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode; internal PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for the graphics card, Razer Core X V2 at Thunderbolt 5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, theoretical 80Gbps bidirectional, with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode; internal PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for the graphics card | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Brand | PELADN | Razer |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 | 140 |
| Cooling Type | Passive/slim chassis cooling for the dock itself; GPU cooling is entirely down to the card, similar to most bare-bones eGPU docks | 120mm Exhaust Fan |
| Price | Roughly $278 USD equivalent in Canada (~$384 CAD) at launch, but reported as high as $460 USD via AliExpress for the US market due to tariffs — pricing has varied significantly by region, so treat any single figure as a snapshot rather than a fixed MSRP | $349.99 |
Verdict
PELADN Link S-3
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An interesting, genuinely cheaper-to-build Thunderbolt 5 eGPU option for people who already have a spare ATX/SFX PSU, but inconsistent regional pricing and near-zero independent review coverage mean it's a bigger gamble than the budget framing suggests.
Razer Core X V2
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The best Thunderbolt 5 enclosure you can buy, held back by physics and a missing power supply.
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