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Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs DreamQuest Mini Plus

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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 DreamQuest Mini Plus at 4.7/10.

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

The DreamQuest Mini Plus leads on efficiency and noise.

They score the same on build and support.

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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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 E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550HDreamQuest Mini Plus
CPU performance25%6/104/10
Upgradeability20%6/105/10
Networking20%5/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%4/106/10
Ports and expansion10%6/105/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.4/104.7/10

Specifications

SpecBosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550HDreamQuest Mini Plus
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.7GHz, Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphicsIntel N95
Memory16GB DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM, one module12GB DDR5
Storage512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD512GB M.2 2280 SSD
NetworkingDual 1000Mbps RJ45 (Gigabit) LAN, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, LAN
Maximum memory32GBnot listed
Ports3x 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 jack2 USB C, 2 HDMI, 4 USB 3.2, LAN

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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