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Razer Core V2 vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550: Comparison
Razer Core V2 and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 separate most on host power delivery: Razer Core V2 at 100, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 at 87, 13% in favour of Razer Core V2. PSU Wattage splits them by another 9%, this time favouring Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550. They match on connection standard and cooling type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Razer | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 500-9% | 550 |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 87-13% |
| Max GPU Length | 310 | 300-3% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | Core V2 | eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, double-wide |
| Price | Launched at $299.99 (2017) | Launched around $399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Razer Core V2 | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.
Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid early Sonnet box, but the 650 offers more headroom for little extra cost.
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