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Razer Core vs Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550: Comparison
Razer Core and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 separate most on max gpu length: Razer Core at 12.2, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 at 300, 96% in favour of Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 13%, this time favouring Razer Core.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Razer | Sonnet |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, Gigabit Ethernet | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs |
| PSU Wattage | 500-9% | 550 |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 87-13% |
| Max GPU Length | 12.2-96% | 300 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, single rear exhaust | Active Fan |
| Model | Core (2016, RC21-0064) | eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
| Price | Launched at $499.99 (2016) | Launched around $399 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Razer Core | Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Razer Core
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Historically important as one of the first Thunderbolt 3 eGPU boxes, but long superseded by the quieter, more compatible Core V2 and Core X.
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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