UGREEN LinkStation Pro eGPU Dock
eGPU Gaming, AI Development, Content Creation, Workstation Docking, Handheld Gaming Docking, Mini PC GPU Expansion
Overview
The UGREEN LinkStation Pro is the updated flagship external GPU dock from UGREEN, replacing the original LinkStation's USB4 host link with Thunderbolt 5 at 80 Gbps while keeping the direct OCuLink SFF-8612 connection at 64 Gbps for peak eGPU performance. It integrates the same 850W ATX 3.1 power supply and ships with two PCIe 6+2-pin cables (four 8-pin connectors total), accommodating full-size desktop graphics cards with up to three 8-pin power inputs. Laptop charging rises to 140W via Power Delivery 3.1, and OS support expands to Windows, Intel-based macOS, and Linux. The LinkStation Pro is model 95856 / CM990, launched at approximately $450 (2,999 RMB on UGREEN's JD store), and is aimed at gamers, AI developers, and workstation users who want desktop-class GPU performance from a compatible laptop, handheld, or mini PC.
Key Highlights
- Upgraded to Thunderbolt 5 at 80 Gbps for the host connection, replacing USB4 — doubling bandwidth to 80 Gbps while keeping the direct 64 Gbps OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 path to the graphics card for maximum eGPU performance
- Built-in 850W ATX 3.1 power supply with two included PCIe 6+2-pin cables (four 8-pin connectors total), supporting graphics cards with up to three 8-pin power inputs — no external PSU needed, just add a GPU
- Laptop charging boosted to 140W through Power Delivery 3.1 — up from 100W on the original LinkStation — for single-cable power and data to compatible laptops, handhelds, and mini PCs
- Expanded OS support across Windows, Intel-based macOS, and Linux to reach more host devices than the original USB4 model
- Retains the spacious full-size desktop GPU bay of the original LinkStation, pairing Thunderbolt 5 convenience with high-wattage PSU headroom for RTX-class discrete GPUs
Technical Specifications
| Brand | UGREEN |
|---|---|
| Model | UGREEN LinkStation Pro eGPU Dock |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps, compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4) or OCuLink SFF-8612 (PCIe 4.0 x4, 64Gbps) |
| Mode Switch | Single mode — GPU accessed via either Thunderbolt 5 or OCuLink host connection (no switchable GPU/M.2 function) |
| GPU Slot | Full-size desktop GPU slot with up to three 8-pin power inputs (powered via included PCIe 6+2-pin cables); electrical connection through Thunderbolt 5 or OCuLink host |
| PSU Support | 850W ATX 3.1 power supply, built-in and included with the enclosure |
| PSU Compatibility | Built-in 850W ATX 3.1 PSU with two PCIe 6+2-pin cables (four 8-pin connectors) for cards up to three 8-pin power inputs |
| Auto Power-On | Yes (standard for UGREEN LinkStation eGPU docks — detects host connection) |
| Ports & I/O | 1x Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps 140W PD 3.1) 1x OCuLink SFF-8612 (PCIe 4.0 x4 64Gbps) DC-in for built-in PSU |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps), OCuLink (64Gbps) — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, passthrough from host |