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Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H at 5.4/10.

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

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC leads on CPU performance, upgradeability and networking.

They score the same on efficiency and noise and build and support.

The biggest difference is upgradeability, where the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC scores 9/10 to the Bosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550H's 6/10.

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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GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC

GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC

7.0/10verdict: buy

The NucBox M5 Ultra suits homelabbers who want an 8-core Ryzen 7 in a small box with two 2.5GbE ports. It also suits buyers who plan to add RAM and storage over time. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs quiet running, fast external ports or high-settings gaming.

Typically about £289.99 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 3550HGMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC
CPU performance25%6/108/10
Upgradeability20%6/109/10
Networking20%5/108/10
Efficiency and noise15%4/104/10
Ports and expansion10%6/105/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.4/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecBosgame E4 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 5 3550HGMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.7GHz, Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphicsAMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, base 2.0GHz, boost up to 4.5GHz, 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache
Memory16GB DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM, one module2 x SO-DIMM slots, DDR4 3200 MT/s, dual-channel, 16GB or 32GB pre-installed depending on configuration
Storage512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDPCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB pre-installed in the 16GB configuration; 1TB in the 32GB configuration
NetworkingDual 1000Mbps RJ45 (Gigabit) LAN, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0Dual 2.5G Ethernet (2 x RJ45, Realtek RTL8125); Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616, up to 2.4Gbps); Bluetooth 5.2
Maximum memory32GB64GB (2 x 32GB)
Storage slotsnot listed2 x M.2 slots; slot 1 supports SATA and PCIe, slot 2 supports PCIe only; max 8TB per slot, 16TB total
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 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (front), 2 x USB 2.0 (rear), 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DP/PD (front), 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (up to 8K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack, DC power input, 2 x 2.5G Ethernet
Power drawnot listedManufacturer TDP modes: Silent 10W, Balanced 15W, Performance 35W (peak 35W); DC 19V / 3.42A adapter

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 ›

GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC

  • + Dual 2.5GbE suits Proxmox and NAS use
  • + Two SO-DIMM slots, 64GB maximum
  • + Two M.2 slots, 16TB total
  • − Owners report fan noise in Performance mode
  • − 85–90°C reported under sustained load
  • − No USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a quiet machine running at full load
  • Anyone wanting USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink for fast external devices
  • Gamers who want high-settings AAA titles
Read the full GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC review ›

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