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BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U vs Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U at 5.3/10.

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

The Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H leads on networking and ports and expansion.

They score the same on CPU performance, upgradeability and build and support.

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: good, not the best

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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Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Bosgame E4 is for homelabbers and desk users who want a compact x86 box with two wired network ports and several display outputs. It suits browsing, admin work and light containers more than sustained heavy loads. Buyers who value low idle power or a current-generation CPU should look closely at the figures first.

Typically about £249 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

CriterionWeightBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501UBosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
CPU performance25%6/106/10
Upgradeability20%6/106/10
Networking20%4/105/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/104/10
Ports and expansion10%5/106/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.3/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501UBosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 3.7GHz boost, Radeon Vega 8 graphics at up to 1200MHzAMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.7GHz, Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics
Memory8GB DDR4-2400, one SODIMM module preloaded16GB DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM, one module
Storage256GB M.2 2280 SSD (SATA per manufacturer)512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet (one RJ45 port), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Dual 1000Mbps RJ45 (Gigabit) LAN, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Maximum memory32GB32GB
PortsTwo HDMI 2.0 ports (4K@60Hz), USB-C video output, Gigabit Ethernet, abundant USB ports (count not given)3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x RJ45 LAN, HDMI x1, DisplayPort x1, Type-C 4K@60Hz output, 3.5mm combo jack
Power draw15W typical TDP (design figure, not a measured draw)not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

  • + Dual gigabit LAN on a compact box
  • + 16GB SO-DIMM RAM, expandable to 32GB
  • + HDMI, DisplayPort and Type-C video outputs
  • − Dated 2019 Ryzen 5 3550H CPU
  • − Owner-measured idle draw of 17W
  • − Fan audible under sustained heavy load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or faster wired networking
  • Anyone running long, heavy workloads who needs a quiet fan
  • Buyers who need low idle power for an always-on server
Read the full Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H review ›

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