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BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD vs GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD at 5.3/10.

The GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS leads on upgradeability, networking and ports and expansion.

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

The biggest difference is networking, where the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 7/10 to the BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD's 4/10.

BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD

5.3/10verdict: skip

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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GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

6.4/10verdict: wait for deal

The M6 Ultra is for buyers who want a compact Ryzen 5 mini PC with room to grow on memory and storage. Dual 2.5GbE and two M.2 slots make it a fit for homelab duties and Linux or Windows desktop use. It suits people who value expandability over the lowest idle power draw.

Typically about £549.96 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, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSDGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
CPU performance25%6/106/10
Upgradeability20%6/108/10
Networking20%4/107/10
Efficiency and noise15%5/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/106/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.3/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSDGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 3.7GHz boost, Radeon Vega 8 graphics at up to 1200MHzAMD Ryzen 5 7640HS: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0GHz, Radeon 760M integrated graphics
Memory8GB DDR4-2400, one SODIMM module preloaded2x SO-DIMM DDR5 slots, DDR5-4800, 16GB or 32GB configurations
Storage256GB M.2 2280 SSD (SATA per manufacturer)PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB or 1TB options
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet (one RJ45 port), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet
Maximum memory32GB128GB
Storage slotsnot listed2x M.2 2280, up to 8TB each
PortsTwo HDMI 2.0 ports (4K@60Hz), USB-C video output, Gigabit Ethernet, abundant USB ports (count not given)3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB4 full-function, 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1x DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio jack
Power draw15W typical TDP (design figure, not a measured draw)19V/6.32A 120W external DC adapter; CPU TDP 35W-50W

Strengths and weaknesses

BOSGAME E2Air Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD

  • + 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, AMD Ryzen 5 3501U up to 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD review ›

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

  • + Two SO-DIMM slots, 128GB maximum, two M.2 slots
  • + Dual 2.5GbE plus Wi-Fi 6E
  • + Owners report quiet running in normal use
  • − Idle draw about 10W, toward the upper end
  • − Fan clearly audible when gaming or rendering
  • − No warranty or BIOS update details in the research

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need the lowest possible idle power for an always-on box
  • Anyone wanting a silent machine under sustained gaming or rendering loads
  • Buyers who need 10GbE, SFP+ or OCuLink
Read the full GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS review ›

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