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BOSGAME E5 Mini PC 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 E5 Mini PC at 5.8/10.

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

They score the same on upgradeability and ports and expansion.

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The E5 is for homelabbers who want a compact box with two Ethernet ports and room to add RAM and storage. It suits firewall, light server and everyday desktop work better than gaming. Buyers who need confirmed 2.5GbE or fast external expansion should check the details first.

Typically about £245.65 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 E5 Mini PCGEEKOM A5 2027 Edition
CPU performance25%5/107/10
Upgradeability20%8/108/10
Networking20%5/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/107/10
Ports and expansion10%5/105/10
Build and support10%5/107/10
Overall5.8/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E5 Mini PCGEEKOM A5 2027 Edition
CPUAMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphicsAMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, 2–4.5 GHz, integrated Radeon Vega 8
Memory16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations16GB DDR4-3200, dual channel, two SO-DIMM slots
Storage512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB512GB NVMe M.2 2280 (listing conflict: 256GB stated in one source)
NetworkingDual RJ45 LAN, manufacturer lists 1000Mbps x2 (third-party sources and Amazon UK title say 2.5G; unresolved); Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0Realtek RTL8125 2.5GbE; Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4
Maximum memory64GB64GB
Storage slotsTwo M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TBUp to three storage drives in total (M.2 slot count not confirmed)
PortsUSB 3.2 Type-A x3, USB 2.0 Type-A x1, RJ45 LAN x2, HDMI 2.0 x1, DisplayPort x1, USB-C video output (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack2× 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 drawPower consumption 25 watts per Amazon.com listing; 15W TDP per third-party review; adapter ratings conflict (19V/3.42A or 12V/3A)Idle 6–9W; maximum load just under 45W; 120W adapter per Notebookcheck (65W listed elsewhere)

Strengths and weaknesses

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

  • + SO-DIMM RAM with a 64GB ceiling and a spare M.2 slot
  • + Dual LAN praised for homelab and firewall use
  • + Three video outputs, including USB-C
  • − Network speed is disputed: manufacturer lists gigabit, others say 2.5G
  • − Integrated graphics too weak for demanding games, owners say
  • − Several users report Bluetooth factory defects

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed 2.5GbE on both ports
  • Gamers wanting strong integrated graphics
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink expansion
Read the full BOSGAME E5 Mini PC 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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