# External Laptop Graphics Towers The Blackmagic eGPU Turns the MacBook Pro into a True Powerhouse By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackmagic-egpu References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/blackmagic-egpu-for-macbook-pro/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HM8Y2VC/A/blackmagic-egpu) The Blackmagic eGPU is an external GPU unit for the [MacBook Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-pro-docking-station) that will enable users to enhance the experience that is possible with the equipment without the need for desktop PC alternatives. Integrated with a [Radeon Pro 580 graphics processor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radeon-rx-7800m), the unit is capable of handling all of your additional graphics needs to ensure that you can design or game without interruption. The unit is also exceptionally designed for use with VR entertainment to help users gain access to their favorite multimedia experiences. The Blackmagic eGPU connects seamlessly to your computer via a [single cable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-5-cubedock) to ensure it's as easy as possible to utilize the unit when working or gaming and detach when you head out of the house with your laptop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **External GPU Units:** The trend of external GPU units for laptops creates opportunities for enhanced graphics performance on portable devices. - **Graphics Processing for Laptops:** The trend of increasing graphics capabilities for laptops opens up possibilities for powerful design and gaming experiences on the go. - **Vr-ready External Graphics Solutions:** The trend of VR-ready external graphics solutions provides an immersive multimedia experience for laptop users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry has opportunities to integrate external GPU units into their product offerings, expanding the capabilities of laptops. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage external GPU units to deliver high-performance gaming experiences on laptops, attracting a wider range of players. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can utilize VR-ready external graphics solutions to enhance the immersive experiences on portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact External GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-g1-egpu.md) - [Modular External PC eGPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egpu-dock.md) - [Open-Air External Graphics Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-ag02.md) - [Proprietary External Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-xg-mobile.md) - [Stylized External Graphics Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ag01.md) - [New Standard eGPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-x-v2.md) - [Enhanced eGPU Enclosures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketstor-8000-series-egpu-enclosure.md) - [eGPU Successor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-8.md) - [External GPU-Friendly Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aya-neo-next-ii.md)