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all judged against mini PCs at a similar priceThe GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Blackview MP100 at 6.2/10.
The Blackview MP100 leads on efficiency and noise and build and support.
The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC leads on CPU performance, upgradeability and networking.
They score the same on ports and expansion.
The biggest difference is networking, where the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC scores 8/10 to the Blackview MP100's 4/10.
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 NucBox M5 Ultra suits homelabbers who want an 8-core Ryzen 7 in a small box with two 2.5GbE ports. It also suits buyers who plan to add RAM and storage over time. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs quiet running, fast external ports or high-settings gaming.
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| Criterion | Weight | Blackview MP100 | GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU performance | 25% | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Upgradeability | 20% | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Networking | 20% | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Efficiency and noise | 15% | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Ports and expansion | 10% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Build and support | 10% | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall | 6.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Spec | Blackview MP100 | GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 6 cores / 12 threads | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, base 2.0GHz, boost up to 4.5GHz, 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache |
| Memory | 16GB/32GB DDR4 3200MHz dual channel SO-DIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM slots, DDR4 3200 MT/s, dual-channel, 16GB or 32GB pre-installed depending on configuration |
| Storage | 512GB/1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD | PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB pre-installed in the 16GB configuration; 1TB in the 32GB configuration |
| Networking | 1x RJ45 LAN 1000Mbps, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Dual 2.5G Ethernet (2 x RJ45, Realtek RTL8125); Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616, up to 2.4Gbps); Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Maximum memory | 64GB | 64GB (2 x 32GB) |
| Storage slots | Dual NVMe SSD slots, up to 4TB total (2TB per drive) | 2 x M.2 slots; slot 1 supports SATA and PCIe, slot 2 supports PCIe only; max 8TB per slot, 16TB total |
| 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 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (front), 2 x USB 2.0 (rear), 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DP/PD (front), 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (up to 8K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack, DC power input, 2 x 2.5G Ethernet |
| Power draw | not listed | Manufacturer TDP modes: Silent 10W, Balanced 15W, Performance 35W (peak 35W); DC 19V / 3.42A adapter |
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