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BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U vs DreamQuest Mini Plus

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U scores 5.3/10 overall, ahead of the DreamQuest Mini Plus at 4.7/10.

The BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U leads on CPU performance and upgradeability.

The DreamQuest Mini Plus leads on efficiency and noise.

They score the same on networking, ports and expansion 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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DreamQuest Mini Plus

DreamQuest Mini Plus

4.7/10verdict: skip

The DreamQuest Mini Plus suits buyers who want a small, quiet machine for light everyday computing. It pairs an Intel N95 with 12GB of DDR5, a 512GB SSD and two HDMI outputs for a simple desktop or media setup. It is a poor fit for gaming or for anyone who needs steady performance under sustained load.

Typically about £269.99 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

CriterionWeightBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501UDreamQuest Mini Plus
CPU performance25%6/104/10
Upgradeability20%6/105/10
Networking20%4/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/106/10
Ports and expansion10%5/105/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.3/104.7/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501UDreamQuest Mini Plus
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 3.7GHz boost, Radeon Vega 8 graphics at up to 1200MHzIntel N95
Memory8GB DDR4-2400, one SODIMM module preloaded12GB DDR5
Storage256GB M.2 2280 SSD (SATA per manufacturer)512GB M.2 2280 SSD
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet (one RJ45 port), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, LAN
Maximum memory32GBnot listed
PortsTwo HDMI 2.0 ports (4K@60Hz), USB-C video output, Gigabit Ethernet, abundant USB ports (count not given)2 USB C, 2 HDMI, 4 USB 3.2, LAN
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 ›

DreamQuest Mini Plus

  • + Quiet cooling and low idle power draw reported
  • + 12GB DDR5 and 512GB M.2 SSD included
  • + Two HDMI outputs and plenty of USB ports
  • − Reports of heat and sudden shutdowns under sustained load
  • − Modest 15W processor, unsuited to modern gaming
  • − LAN speed not listed beside WiFi 6

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to game on a mini PC
  • Anyone running sustained heavy workloads such as long transcodes or builds
  • Homelabbers who need multi-gig networking, USB4 or OCuLink
Read the full DreamQuest Mini Plus review ›

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