AYANEO, known for its creative tech products, has a new release coming soon – the AG01 Starship Graphics Dock. This new dock, set to ship in late November, offers extra features for gamers and creators alike, priced at $599.
A Look at the AG01 Starship Graphics Dock’s Features
The AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock includes an RDNA 3-based Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card, a GPU known for solid performance. Although it isn’t the highest-performing graphics card, it’s powerful enough for most gaming and creative tasks, making it a reliable choice for those who need an extra boost in graphics power.
Besides its graphics capability, the AG01 Starship Dock doubles as a regular dock, providing a selection of useful ports:
- USB 4 with Power Delivery (PD): A powerful charging port for fast charging.
- RJ45 Gigabit LAN: For stable, high-speed internet connections.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A: Another high-speed port for connecting other devices.
- M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slot: This slot allows users to add storage, expanding the dock’s usefulness.
For video connections, the dock includes dual DisplayPort 2.0 and dual HDMI 2.1 ports, giving users multiple options to connect displays or monitors.
Special OCuLink Feature and Its Limitations
One standout feature of the AYANEO AG01 Starship is its OCuLink port, allowing high-speed data transfer up to 64 Gbps, thanks to its PCIe 4.0×4 connection. However, if users choose to connect through the OCuLink port, the dock’s other functions will not be available. For full dock functionality, the slower USB 4 connection needs to be used instead.
Price and Release Date
Priced at $599, the AG01 Starship Graphics Dock will begin shipping at the end of November. While it offers good value for its features, some potential buyers might want to wait, as new AMD GPUs are rumored to launch in early 2025, which could impact the dock’s appeal.
Overall, the AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock offers an interesting combination of eGPU performance and docking features. It could be an excellent choice for users looking to boost their graphics power and connect multiple devices with ease.
