GMKtec M5 PLUS
Score: 80/100
Bosgame E5
Score: 63/100Rankings
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 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 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
16best | 8 | |
— | 2.6 GHzbest | |
4.5 GHzbest | 3.8 GHz | |
512 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 Wbest | 15 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 8 |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 60 W | 65 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 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 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and triple-4K display capability, often buying it for network-appliance or digital-signage projects, though they note outdated Wi-Fi and occasional confusion about upgrade options.
“solid performance for productivity, media streaming, and light virtualization”
“Fast boot times (<15 seconds with PCIe SSD)”
