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PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro and UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock separate most on psu wattage: PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro at 570, UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock at 850, 33% in favour of UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity |
| Brand | PowerColor | UGREEN |
| Extra Ports | None beyond the PCIe slot | Partially open metal chassis for airflow; styled after RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards |
| PSU Wattage | 570-33% | 850 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis | Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation |
| Model | Gaming Station Mini Pro | CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock |
| Price | Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99 | Launched around $269-$299 (2025) |
Verdict
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.
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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