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all judged against mini PCs at a similar priceThe Blackview MP100 scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E5 Mini PC at 5.8/10.
The Blackview MP100 leads on CPU performance and build and support.
The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC leads on networking.
They score the same on upgradeability, efficiency and noise and ports and expansion.
The Blackview MP100 is for people who want a compact desktop for everyday work, such as browsing, Office and video. It suits buyers who want to add RAM and a second SSD later. It is a weaker fit if you need multi-gigabit networking or heavy 4K workloads.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | Blackview MP100 | BOSGAME E5 Mini PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU performance | 25% | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Upgradeability | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Networking | 20% | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Efficiency and noise | 15% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Ports and expansion | 10% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Build and support | 10% | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall | 6.2/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Spec | Blackview MP100 | BOSGAME E5 Mini PC |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 6 cores / 12 threads | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphics |
| Memory | 16GB/32GB DDR4 3200MHz dual channel SO-DIMM | 16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations |
| Storage | 512GB/1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD | 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB |
| Networking | 1x RJ45 LAN 1000Mbps, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Dual 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 memory | 64GB | 64GB |
| Storage slots | Dual NVMe SSD slots, up to 4TB total (2TB per drive) | Two M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TB |
| Ports | DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, 2x USB-C (10Gbps, video), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), USB 2.0, 1x RJ45 LAN (1000Mbps), 3.5mm audio jack | USB 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 draw | not listed | Power consumption 25 watts per Amazon.com listing; 15W TDP per third-party review; adapter ratings conflict (19V/3.42A or 12V/3A) |
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