Sonnet is no stranger to offering the best external GPUs for Mac. Its Thunderbolt 3 eGPUs were the first to be recommended by Apple, and the new eGPU Breakaway Puck RX 5500 XT is no exception. It's a Thunderbolt 3 all-in-one eGPU sporting an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card with 4GB of GDDR6 video memory.

You're getting serious power for professional creative workflows, including editing, rendering, and animating. But the best part is that you get an actual GPU, which is a big win since it's becoming increasingly difficult to secure one due to the global chip shortage and cryptocurrency miners.

In addition to the HDMI and DisplayPort connections, the second Thunderbolt 3 port also supports external displays, including the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR. There are additional ports for you to connect USB accessories and expand the functionality of your Mac. You also get 60W of power to charge your MacBook Pro.

The Razer Core X is well-suited for high-powered graphics cards, such as the AMD Radeon Pro cards and the latest Radeon RX 6000 Series cards. It's easy to see why. This eGPU enclosure delivers up to 500W of power to the GPU and 100W to charge your Mac, ideal for use with the 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

The enclosure sports a classic tool-less slide and lock design, so you don't need any tools to upgrade or replace your GPU. It's optimized for cooling, thanks to the open vents and aluminum body for increased heat dissipation. The Core X also runs pretty quietly, even when pushed to the max. You can safely use it in your office or any work setting.

Another excellent highlight of the Core X is that you get plenty of options for choosing a GPU. The enclosure can fit up to three-slot wide, full-length PCIe desktop graphics cards and has enough juice to power almost every AMD card in the market.

The Mantiz MZ-03 Saturn Pro V2 is the best budget external GPU enclosure for MacBook Pro. It is cheaper than the Razer Core X despite supplying a whopping 550W of power to the GPU and 97W laptop charging power. It also offers five USB ports, a Gigabit Ethernet plug, and a SATA III port for an additional storage drive.

It's a great option if you don't want to spend a lot on an eGPU enclosure and still want the ability to run powerful graphics cards. The MZ-03 Saturn Pro V2 uses separate Thunderbolt 3 controllers for the GPU and I/O, meaning you'll get maximum performance from your card even with multiple USB accessories connected.

The only downside with this enclosure is that it supports up to 2.75-slot cards, while the Razer X supports bigger 3-slot cards. It can also get noisy when running graphics-intensive operations. But if those things don't matter, you're going to get excellent performance and features for a lot less.

The Razer Core X Chroma has almost the same design as the Core X with aluminum construction, open vents for additional cooling, and a tool-less slide and lock mechanism for easy access to the internals. Razer added its signature Chroma RGB lighting, which is great for gaming or adding a nice ambiance to your space.

The Core X Chroma also features a larger 700W power supply, enabling it to handle demanding graphics cards that require up to 500W. If you run a lot of graphics-intensive tasks for sustained periods, this is the kind an eGPU enclosure you need for your MacBook Pro. It's stable under pressure and runs incredibly quiet.

Additionally, the 100W power delivery can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro while running full throttle. You'll find four USB 3.1 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet plug on the rear of the enclosure.

The Cooler Master MasterCase EG200 is an expensive option but well worth the investment if you're tight on space. It combines an eGPU enclosure, docking station, and a laptop stand in one compact 9.7L chassis.

The built-in vertical laptop stand is the best highlight, allowing you to store your MacBook when not in use and clear some valuable desk space when using an external monitor—a convenient way to leverage the clamshell mode in a MacBook.

Along with the Thunderbolt 3 port, three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, and a SATA III port, add removable storage to your MacBook Pro. The USB hub and drive use a separate connection to your laptop through a USB Micro-B to Type-A cable (USB-C adapter included). The enclosure only uses the Thunderbolt 3 pipeline for graphics to ensure maximum performance.

Apple used a Sonnet Breakaway Box to introduce the external GPU technology back at the 2017 WWDC. Sonnet has since added two new members to the Breakaway Box family, including the eGPU Breakaway Box 750, which replaces the discontinued eGFX Breakaway Box 550. It's the cheapest eGPU enclosure you can buy for your MacBook Pro.

The eGPU Breakaway Box 750 houses a 750W power supply ideal for high-powered and high-performance graphics cards. It supplies 375W of continuous power to the GPU and up to 475W during the most graphics-intensive operations such as 3D rendering.

In addition, there is 100W power delivery to support full charging speeds in the demanding 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. This eGPU enclosure is AMD-approved for most of the air-cooled Radeon Pro and RX GPU versions. It also comes with free lifetime tech support for added peace of mind.

The Sonnet eGPU Breakaway Box 750ex replaced the discontinued eGFX Breakaway Box 650W, one of the top Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosures recommended by Apple. Sonnet switched to a 750W power supply to handle the latest power-hungry cards and added extra USB ports and an Ethernet plug.

While it still offers the same 375W of continuous power and up to 475W of peak power to the GPU, the eGPU Breakaway Box 750ex is stable, silent, and cooler on heavy operations than the previous model. The Thunderbolt 3 port provides 85W to your MacBook Pro for charging.

There are some downsides to this eGPU enclosure. It can only fit up to a 2-slot wide graphics card, so it's not compatible with 2.5 or 3-slot wide GPUs. However, with the right GPU, the eGPU Breakaway Box 750ex is one of the best Thunderbolt 3 external GPU enclosures for the MacBook Pro in terms of compatibility and support.