Lenovo Legion BoostStation External GPU
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Lenovo Legion BoostStation Graphics Booster (eGPU) transforms any laptop with Thunderbolt 3 to a high-end gaming rig. It houses an optional desktop graphics card of your choosing. Its expandable storage bay also allows you to use it as a media library.
It is compatible with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card.
Announced at 2020 CES, the Lgion BoostStation is debuted together with ultra-slim gaming laptops such as the Legion Y740Si.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, low-key design
- Supports both AMD and Nvidia cards
- Lots of ports
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Supports both AMD and Nvidia GPUs
- Lots of ports
Cons
- Lacks customizable backlighting
- No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 1x USB 2.0 + 1x Thunderbolt 3 + 1x RJ45 Ethernet
Dimensions
Size | Height
212 mm / 8.35 inch
Size | Width
172 mm / 6.77 inch
Weight
6.9 kg (case only) / 8.5 kg (w/ card)
Function
Compatibility
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 2070 Super 8GB, or RTX 2080 Super 8GB
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Performance
Power Output
Up to 100W via Thunderbolt 3
Power Supply
100 W Power Delivery Via USB-C
Storage
1x 3.5" + 1x 2.5" SATA HDD or SDD
Production
Debut
2020 CES
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External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 81%Lenovo is launching its first-ever external GPU. Dubbed the Legion BoostStation eGPU, the device is priced at $249. The BoostStation supports both AMD and Nvidia desktop cards. It's not a move we expected from Lenovo, but CES has always been full of surprises.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Supports both AMD and Nvidia GPUs
- Lots of ports
Cons
- Lacks customizable backlighting
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ Lenovo Legion BoostStation eGPU: hands-on review . [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/lenovo-legion-boostation-egpu. 2020-01-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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