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PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock cooling type compared
Cooling type is the dividing line, PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis against UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation. Psu wattage runs the same way, 570 W on the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro versus 850 W on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock, another win for UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock. There is a split on connection standard as well, Thunderbolt 3 on the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro versus OCuLink and USB4 dual connectivity on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock. They differ on extra ports too, None beyond the PCIe slot on the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro versus 50 on the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock.
Who each one is for
The PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro suits frequent travelers needing a lighter eGPU box and simple single-card setups with no need for extra ports, though it is not built for owners of large triple-fan or triple-slot GPUs and buyers wanting USB/Ethernet hub features. The same goes for buyers wanting the smallest possible enclosure for an RX 570/580-class card. The UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock is the one to take for handheld PC and mini-PC owners wanting flagship GPU support and buyers wanting both OCuLink and USB4 flexibility, though it is the wrong buy for users needing Thunderbolt 5 specifically and buyers wanting a fully enclosed (non-vented) chassis. Our rating of the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro (5.5/10): A genuinely compact eGPU box for mid-range cards, but its small chassis caps out well below flagship-GPU compatibility. Our rating of the UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock (7.5/10): A strong-value, high-wattage dual-connectivity dock from a large, well-established accessories brand, a serious new competitor in the OCuLink space.
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock price
Cost splits them too. UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock sits at $269, PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro at $2,019, 651% more.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- PowerColor
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- UGREEN
Connection Standard
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Thunderbolt 3
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity
Model Number
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Gaming Station Mini Pro
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock
Extra Ports
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- None beyond the PCIe slot
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- 50
PSU Wattage
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- 570 W-33%
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- 850 WBest
Cooling Type
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- Active fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation
Price
- PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
- Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99
- UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
- Launched around $269-$299 (2025)
Which one should you pick?
Choose PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock if you want the higher PSU wattage (850 W vs 570 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro | UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $2,019.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $269.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.