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GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H vs BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E5 Mini PC at 5.8/10.

The GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H leads on CPU performance, networking, ports and expansion and build and support.

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC leads on efficiency and noise.

They score the same on upgradeability.

A6 AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (GEEKOM A6 Mini PC)

GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H

6.7/10verdict: buy

The GEEKOM A6 is for people who want an 8-core Ryzen mini PC for desktop work, light server duties or a small development box. It suits buyers who value a RAM ceiling of 64GB and a second M.2 slot. It is less suited to anyone planning sustained heavy rendering or gaming.

Typically about £549 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

5.8/10verdict: wait for deal

The E5 is for homelabbers who want a compact box with two Ethernet ports and room to add RAM and storage. It suits firewall, light server and everyday desktop work better than gaming. Buyers who need confirmed 2.5GbE or fast external expansion should check the details first.

Typically about £245.65 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800HBOSGAME E5 Mini PC
CPU performance25%7/105/10
Upgradeability20%8/108/10
Networking20%6/105/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/106/10
Ports and expansion10%7/105/10
Build and support10%7/105/10
Overall6.7/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecGEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800HBOSGAME E5 Mini PC
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz, Radeon 680M integrated graphics, 45W TDPAMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphics
Memory16GB DDR5 default; 32GB configuration also offered16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations
Storage1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB
Networking2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2Dual RJ45 LAN, manufacturer lists 1000Mbps x2 (third-party sources and Amazon UK title say 2.5G; unresolved); Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0
Maximum memory64GB DDR564GB
Storage slotsOne M.2 2280 NVMe slot and one M.2 2242 SATA slotTwo M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TB
PortsRear: dual HDMI 2.0, USB4, USB-C with Power Delivery, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, RJ45, DC in. Front: USB-A ports, 3.5mm headset jack, SD card readerUSB 3.2 Type-A x3, USB 2.0 Type-A x1, RJ45 LAN x2, HDMI 2.0 x1, DisplayPort x1, USB-C video output (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack
Power drawnot listedPower consumption 25 watts per Amazon.com listing; 15W TDP per third-party review; adapter ratings conflict (19V/3.42A or 12V/3A)

Strengths and weaknesses

GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H

  • + Dual SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB DDR5
  • + 8 cores and 16 threads with Radeon 680M
  • + USB4, dual HDMI and 3-year warranty
  • − Fan audible under heavy load
  • − CPU slows in long full-load runs
  • − Only one wired network port listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a fanless or silent machine under heavy load
  • Gamers or anyone running long renders who need sustained peak performance
  • Anyone building a router or firewall that needs two wired ports
Read the full GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Ryzen 7 6800H review ›

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

  • + SO-DIMM RAM with a 64GB ceiling and a spare M.2 slot
  • + Dual LAN praised for homelab and firewall use
  • + Three video outputs, including USB-C
  • − Network speed is disputed: manufacturer lists gigabit, others say 2.5G
  • − Integrated graphics too weak for demanding games, owners say
  • − Several users report Bluetooth factory defects

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed 2.5GbE on both ports
  • Gamers wanting strong integrated graphics
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink expansion
Read the full BOSGAME E5 Mini PC review ›

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