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ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC vs BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U at 5.3/10.

The ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC leads on upgradeability.

The BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U leads on efficiency and noise.

They score the same on CPU performance, networking, ports and expansion and build and support.

ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC

ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC

5.4/10verdict: wait for deal

The ACEMAGIC K1 suits buyers who want an inexpensive mini PC with eight threads and room to upgrade memory and storage. It fits light server duties, a desk PC or a media box where multitasking matters more than power draw. It is a weaker choice for anyone who needs a silent, low-power or faster-networked machine.

Typically about £219.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD

BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U

5.3/10verdict: wait for deal

The BOSGAME E2Air suits people who want a small, low-cost desktop for everyday programs, browsing and media. It also suits anyone who wants a basic second machine with several video outputs. It is not aimed at heavy virtualisation, fast networking or large local storage.

Typically about £179.99 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

CriterionWeightACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PCBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U
CPU performance25%6/106/10
Upgradeability20%8/106/10
Networking20%4/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%3/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/105/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.4/105.3/10

Specifications

SpecACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PCBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U
CPUAMD Ryzen Embedded R2544, 4 cores/8 threads, Zen+ architecture, 3.35 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo, Radeon Vega 8 graphicsAMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 3.7GHz boost, Radeon Vega 8 graphics at up to 1200MHz
Memory8GB DDR4-3200 in the base configuration, SO-DIMM slots8GB DDR4-2400, one SODIMM module preloaded
Storage256GB M.2 NVMe SSD in the base configuration256GB M.2 2280 SSD (SATA per manufacturer)
NetworkingWired GbE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2Gigabit Ethernet (one RJ45 port), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Maximum memory32GB DDR4-3200 per the manufacturer32GB
Storage slotsTwo M.2 slotsnot listed
PortsHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode, USB 3.2 Type-CTwo HDMI 2.0 ports (4K@60Hz), USB-C video output, Gigabit Ethernet, abundant USB ports (count not given)
Power draw28W TDP (maker listing figure)15W typical TDP (design figure, not a measured draw)

Strengths and weaknesses

ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC

  • + Eight threads from a 4-core Ryzen Embedded chip
  • + SO-DIMM slots, 32GB ceiling and two M.2 slots
  • + Three ways to connect a display
  • − Fan-cooled, with owners reporting higher idle power
  • − Wired GbE and Wi-Fi 5 only
  • − Ageing Zen+ hardware

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a fanless or near-silent always-on machine
  • Anyone who needs faster than gigabit wired networking
  • Buyers who want USB4, OCuLink or the newest CPU architecture
Read the full ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC review ›

BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U

  • + Four cores and eight threads with Vega 8 graphics
  • + Two HDMI 2.0 ports plus USB-C video output
  • + RAM can grow to 32GB through the SODIMM slot
  • − Single Gigabit Ethernet port is the only wired option listed
  • − No USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink listed
  • − Warranty length conflicts between manufacturer and retailer

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need 2.5GbE, 10GbE or multiple network ports
  • Buyers who want to run several virtual machines or need lots of local storage
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink for fast external devices
Read the full BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U review ›

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