Key Takeaways
1. The new DEG2 eGPU dock features two Thunderbolt 5 ports, offering 80 Gbps bandwidth, while retaining OCuLink connectivity.
2. The DEG2 does not include a built-in power supply unit (PSU) but provides a metal brace and screws for securing an external PSU.
3. It introduces an M.2 2280 slot for SSDs, along with 2.5 Gigabit LAN and USB Type-A ports for expanded connectivity options.
4. The retail price of the DEG2 is $299, currently available for pre-order at $239.90, with shipping starting in January 2026.
5. The DEG2 outperforms the original DEG1 with significant design updates while maintaining the same 64 Gbps bandwidth for graphics cards through PCIe 4.0 x4.
Minisforum is wrapping up the year by launching its much-anticipated successor to the DEG1 eGPU dock, which is currently priced at $99 on Amazon. The original DEG1, released over a year and a half ago, featured an OCuLink 4i connector alongside a 16-pin PCIe 4.0 connector, all within dimensions of 270 x 175 x 41 mm. With an impressive bandwidth of 64 Gbps, it outperformed Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 eGPU docks and included a 24-pin connector for connecting ATX or SFX power supplies.
Changes in Design
The DEG2 sticks to this design philosophy but does not come with a built-in power supply unit (PSU). Instead, Minisforum has provided screws to secure a PSU, preventing the graphics card from moving with a metal brace included in the package. While these features are also present in the DEG1, the DEG2 incorporates some significant updates.
New Features
For starters, the DEG2 introduces two Thunderbolt 5 ports without losing OCuLink connectivity, unlike the Peladn Link S-3. As per Minisforum, both Thunderbolt 5 ports offer a bandwidth of 80 Gbps, while still providing the same 64 Gbps to graphics cards through PCIe 4.0 x4 as with OCuLink. Additionally, one of the Thunderbolt 5 ports supports charging up to 140 W, while the other tops out at just 30 W.
Expansion Options
Moreover, the DEG2 features several expansion possibilities that were not available in the DEG1. As illustrated in the image below, Minisforum has added an M.2 2280 slot for an SSD, along with 2.5 Gigabit LAN and USB Type-A ports located on both ends. The retail price of the Minisforum DEG2 is $299 in the US, but it is currently available for pre-order at $239.90, with shipping expected to begin in January 2026 in various regions. At the moment, Minisforum is also offering its latest eGPU dock in markets like Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and across the Eurozone too.
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