Minisforum DEG2 Thunderbolt 5 / OCuLink eGPU Dock
The Minisforum DEG2 is a dual-mode open-frame eGPU dock that connects a desktop graphics card over either Thunderbolt 5 or a native OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) link, selected via a hardware switch. It uses an Intel JHL9480 Thunderbolt 5 controller and adds a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port, 2.5GbE Ethernet, and an M.2 2280 slot. It is the Thunderbolt 5 successor to the Minisforum DEG1, which is OCuLink-only1.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | DEG2 |
| Price | ~$150–200 USD (dock only) |
| Host connection | Thunderbolt 5 or OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4), hardware switch |
| Controller | Intel JHL9480 (Thunderbolt 5) |
| Host power delivery | Up to 140W (via TB5) |
| Downstream TB5 | 1x (30W) |
| USB-A | 1x 10Gbps + 1x 5Gbps |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| M.2 slot | 2280 |
| GPU slot | PCIe x16 (open) |
| Power supply | BYO ATX/SFX (not included) |
| Enclosure | Open-frame |
Framework Compatibility
| Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040 / AI 300) | Works | Via TB5/USB4, or OCuLink with an Expansion Bay adapter |
| Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra) | Works | TB4/USB4 |
| Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Works | USB4 port |
| Framework Laptop 13 (Intel 11th/12th/13th Gen) | Works | TB3/TB4 |
| Framework Laptop 12 | Incompatible | No USB4/Thunderbolt |
Hardware switch selects TB5 or OCuLink
A physical switch on the dock selects between the Thunderbolt 5 host input and the OCuLink input. Over OCuLink you get native PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth (no protocol overhead), but OCuLink is not hot-pluggable — reboot to connect or disconnect1.
Successor to the DEG1
Where to Buy
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Related
- Minisforum DEG1 — OCuLink-only predecessor (FW16)
- AOOSTAR EG02 — similar dual TB5/OCuLink dock
- AOOSTAR AG02 — USB4 alternative