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ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC vs BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC at 5.4/10.

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

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC leads on networking and efficiency and noise.

They score the same on upgradeability, ports and expansion and build and support.

The biggest difference is efficiency and noise, where the BOSGAME E5 Mini PC scores 6/10 to the ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC's 3/10.

ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC

ACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PC

5.4/10verdict: skip

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 E5 Mini PC

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

5.8/10verdict: skip

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

CriterionWeightACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PCBOSGAME E5 Mini PC
CPU performance25%6/105/10
Upgradeability20%8/108/10
Networking20%4/105/10
Efficiency and noise15%3/106/10
Ports and expansion10%5/105/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.4/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecACEMAGIC K1 AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 Mini PCBOSGAME E5 Mini PC
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 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphics
Memory8GB DDR4-3200 in the base configuration, SO-DIMM slots16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations
Storage256GB M.2 NVMe SSD in the base configuration512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB
NetworkingWired GbE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2Dual 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 memory32GB DDR4-3200 per the manufacturer64GB
Storage slotsTwo M.2 slotsTwo M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TB
PortsHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode, USB 3.2 Type-CUSB 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 draw28W TDP (maker listing figure)Power 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

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 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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