BOSGAME E5 Mini PC vs GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC

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both 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 E5 Mini PC at 5.8/10.

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC leads on efficiency and noise.

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

They score the same on ports and expansion and build and support.

The biggest difference is CPU performance, where the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC scores 8/10 to the BOSGAME E5 Mini PC's 5/10.

BOSGAME E5 Mini PC

5.8/10verdict: skip

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

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

7.0/10verdict: wait for deal

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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	BOSGAME E5 Mini PC	GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC
CPU performance	25%	5/10	8/10
Upgradeability	20%	8/10	9/10
Networking	20%	5/10	8/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	6/10	4/10
Ports and expansion	10%	5/10	5/10
Build and support	10%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.8/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	BOSGAME E5 Mini PC	GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Mini PC
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphics	AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, base 2.0GHz, boost up to 4.5GHz, 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 cache
Memory	16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations	2 x SO-DIMM slots, DDR4 3200 MT/s, dual-channel, 16GB or 32GB pre-installed depending on configuration
Storage	512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB	PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB pre-installed in the 16GB configuration; 1TB in the 32GB configuration
Networking	Dual RJ45 LAN, manufacturer lists 1000Mbps x2 (third-party sources and Amazon UK title say 2.5G; unresolved); Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0	Dual 2.5G Ethernet (2 x RJ45, Realtek RTL8125); Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616, up to 2.4Gbps); Bluetooth 5.2
Maximum memory	64GB	64GB (2 x 32GB)
Storage slots	Two M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TB	2 x M.2 slots; slot 1 supports SATA and PCIe, slot 2 supports PCIe only; max 8TB per slot, 16TB total
Ports	USB 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 jack	2 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 draw	Power consumption 25 watts per Amazon.com listing; 15W TDP per third-party review; adapter ratings conflict (19V/3.42A or 12V/3A)	Manufacturer TDP modes: Silent 10W, Balanced 15W, Performance 35W (peak 35W); DC 19V / 3.42A adapter

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

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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

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