GMKtec M5 PLUS
Score: 80/100
Acemagic V1 Ryzen
Score: 73/100Rankings
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus packs an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U into a compact metal chassis with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and triple-4K display support, offering solid productivity performance but suffers from Wi-Fi overheating and fan noise.
The ACEMAGIC Mini PC with a Ryzen 3 4300U offers a compact, low-power solution with solid everyday performance and triple-4K display capability. It shines in media playback and office tasks but can overheat during prolonged heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 4 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
16best | 4 | |
— | 2.7 GHzbest | |
4.5 GHzbest | 3.7 GHz | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 Wbest | — |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 4 |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage Type | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 60 W | 65 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the M5 Plus for its desktop-class CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and triple-4K display capability, calling it a solid choice for productivity, media streaming and light virtualization.
Everyday users appreciate the fast boot times, quiet operation in typical use, and reliable networking, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi module overheating, a noisy top fan, and occasional SSD detection or display flicker issues.
Professional reviewers note the Ryzen 4300U remains a solid, energy-efficient choice for non-gaming workloads and praise the triple-4K outputs, while warning about limited cooling for sustained performance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth performance, quiet operation and versatile ports, but many report overheating, thermal throttling and occasional audio jack issues.
“solid performance for productivity, media streaming, and light virtualization”
“Fast boot times (<15 seconds with PCIe SSD)”
“Plays 4K films without any problems and the WiFi is very stable.”
