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BOSGAME E5 Mini PC vs NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC at 4.3/10.

The BOSGAME E5 Mini PC leads on CPU performance, upgradeability, networking, efficiency and noise and ports and expansion.

They score the same on build and support.

The biggest difference is upgradeability, where the BOSGAME E5 Mini PC scores 8/10 to the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC's 4/10.

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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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightBOSGAME E5 Mini PCNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPU performance25%5/104/10
Upgradeability20%8/104/10
Networking20%5/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/104/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall5.8/104.3/10

Specifications

SpecBOSGAME E5 Mini PCNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPUAMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8GHz, Radeon graphicsIntel Celeron N5095, 4 cores/4 threads, up to 2.9 GHz burst, 4 MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 16 EU
Memory16GB DDR4 (16GB x1) SO-DIMM, 3200MHz, on the 16GB configurations16GB (type conflicting: LPDDR4 or DDR4)
Storage512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD on the 16GB/512GB Amazon UK configuration; manufacturer page lists 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, scalable to 4TB256GB M.2 SSD
NetworkingDual RJ45 LAN, manufacturer lists 1000Mbps x2 (third-party sources and Amazon UK title say 2.5G; unresolved); Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.01 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth (4.2, 5.0 or 5.2 conflicting)
Maximum memory64GBnot listed
Storage slotsTwo M.2 slots: one occupied, one extra internal M.2 slot for a second SSD up to 2TB1 x M.2 slot (SATA and NVMe PCIe), 1 x 2.5 inch SATA3.0 SSD bay
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 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DC input, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 1/8 inch audio jack
Power drawPower consumption 25 watts per Amazon.com listing; 15W TDP per third-party review; adapter ratings conflict (19V/3.42A or 12V/3A)15 W (listing figure, not measured)

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 ›

NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

  • + Two HDMI 2.0 outputs for dual-display setups
  • + M.2 slot plus a 2.5 inch SATA bay
  • + Owners call it good value at entry level
  • − Four-core Celeron with limited processor headroom
  • − Gigabit Ethernet only, with no faster option
  • − No USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run several virtual machines or heavy workloads
  • Homelabbers who need faster-than-gigabit or multiple network ports
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink for fast external devices
Read the full NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC review ›

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