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BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U vs GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501U at 5.3/10.

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition leads on CPU performance, upgradeability, networking, efficiency and noise and build and support.

They score the same on ports and expansion.

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: wait for deal

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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GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

6.8/10verdict: buy

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition suits homelabbers and office users who want a quiet, low-power small desktop with an eight-core CPU. It fits container hosting, light virtual machines and multi-monitor desk setups. It is a weaker choice for anyone who needs fast external devices or strong integrated graphics.

Typically about £469 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 3501UGEEKOM A5 2027 Edition
CPU performance25%6/107/10
Upgradeability20%6/108/10
Networking20%4/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/107/10
Ports and expansion10%5/105/10
Build and support10%5/107/10
Overall5.3/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC Ryzen 5 3501UGEEKOM A5 2027 Edition
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 3.7GHz boost, Radeon Vega 8 graphics at up to 1200MHzAMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, 2–4.5 GHz, integrated Radeon Vega 8
Memory8GB DDR4-2400, one SODIMM module preloaded16GB DDR4-3200, dual channel, two SO-DIMM slots
Storage256GB M.2 2280 SSD (SATA per manufacturer)512GB NVMe M.2 2280 (listing conflict: 256GB stated in one source)
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet (one RJ45 port), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Realtek RTL8125 2.5GbE; Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4
Maximum memory32GB64GB
Storage slotsnot listedUp to three storage drives in total (M.2 slot count not confirmed)
PortsTwo HDMI 2.0 ports (4K@60Hz), USB-C video output, Gigabit Ethernet, abundant USB ports (count not given)2× USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2× HDMI, 2× DisplayPort, 3× USB 3.x Gen 1 Type-A, 2× USB 3.x Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio, SD 4.0 card reader (UHS-II), Kensington lock
Power draw15W typical TDP (design figure, not a measured draw)Idle 6–9W; maximum load just under 45W; 120W adapter per Notebookcheck (65W listed elsewhere)

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 ›

GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

  • + Two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB RAM
  • + Idle draw of 6–9W and quiet running
  • + 36-month warranty
  • − No USB4 or Thunderbolt ports
  • − Weak Vega 8 integrated graphics
  • − Single 2.5GbE port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need USB4, Thunderbolt or fast external storage
  • Anyone wanting strong integrated graphics for gaming or GPU work
  • Builders who need two wired Ethernet ports for routing
Read the full GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition review ›

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