Geekom AX8 Max
Score: 85/100
Bosgame E5
Score: 63/100Rankings
The GEEKOM AX8 Max is a compact, all-metal mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering strong CPU and iGPU performance, quad-display support, dual 2.5 GbE LAN, and extensive connectivity in a VESA-mountable chassis.
The BOSGAME E5 combines a Ryzen 3 5300U with 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, offering dual Gigabit Ethernet and triple-4K display support in a compact VESA-mountable chassis. It targets networking-centric and productivity use cases but lags behind in wireless speed and modern I/O.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 4 | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
16best | 8 | |
— | 2.6 GHzbest | |
— | 3.8 GHzbest | |
1,024 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 15 Wbest |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 8 |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the AX8 Max as a compact powerhouse with excellent CPU and iGPU performance, premium metal chassis, and a rich port selection that includes dual 2.5 GbE and USB4. They commend its quiet IceBlast cooling and upgrade flexibility, but criticize misleading specifications, Bluetooth version confusion, lack of front USB-C, and early firmware bugs.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, solid build quality, quiet operation, and the ability to easily add more RAM or storage. Common frustrations revolve around missing advertised features such as the M.2 SATA slot and SD card reader, Bluetooth version mismatches, lack of front USB-C, and the need to apply a BIOS update to resolve early firmware protection issues.
Professional reviewers commend the BOSGAME E5 for its networking-centric design, especially the dual Gigabit Ethernet, while noting the modest CPU, lack of Wi-Fi 6/6E and absence of Thunderbolt as limitations.
Everyday users praise the E5 for its dual LAN ports, quiet operation, generous RAM/SSD configuration, and triple-4K display capability, often buying it for network-appliance or digital-signage projects, though they note outdated Wi-Fi and occasional confusion about upgrade options.
“Excellent CPU performance with 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 8745HS”
“Strong integrated Radeon 780M graphics comparable to GTX 1650”
“Quiet IceBlast 2.0 cooling system”
