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DreamQuest Mini Plus vs NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The DreamQuest Mini Plus scores 4.7/10 overall, ahead of the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC at 4.3/10.

The DreamQuest Mini Plus leads on upgradeability, efficiency and noise and ports and expansion.

They score the same on CPU performance, networking and build and support.

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

CriterionWeightDreamQuest Mini PlusNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPU performance25%4/104/10
Upgradeability20%5/104/10
Networking20%4/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/104/10
Build and support10%5/105/10
Overall4.7/104.3/10

Specifications

SpecDreamQuest Mini PlusNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPUIntel N95Intel Celeron N5095, 4 cores/4 threads, up to 2.9 GHz burst, 4 MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 16 EU
Memory12GB DDR516GB (type conflicting: LPDDR4 or DDR4)
Storage512GB M.2 2280 SSD256GB M.2 SSD
NetworkingWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, LAN1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth (4.2, 5.0 or 5.2 conflicting)
Storage slotsnot listed1 x M.2 slot (SATA and NVMe PCIe), 1 x 2.5 inch SATA3.0 SSD bay
Ports2 USB C, 2 HDMI, 4 USB 3.2, LAN2 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 drawnot listed15 W (listing figure, not measured)

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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