Qazipo JND13
Score: 82/100
GMKtec M8
Score: 83/100Rankings
The GMKtec NucBox M8 combines a 6-core Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, USB4 and OCuLink, delivering strong productivity performance and multi-monitor support in a compact chassis, though its soldered RAM and modest iGPU limit high-end gaming.
The QAZIPO Mini PC combines an octa-core Intel i3-N305, dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and triple-4K display support in a compact VESA-mountable chassis. It offers excellent connectivity and performance for productivity and home-lab tasks, though memory bandwidth and graphics are limited.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 6 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
8 | 12best | |
1.8 GHz | 3.3 GHzbest | |
3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHzbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 Wbest | 35 W |
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Performance(5) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 6 |
CPU Threads | 8 | 12 |
Base Clock (GHz) | 1.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 6 W | 35 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.41 kg | 0.49 kg |
Memory(1) | ||
RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 3.0 NVMe |
Ports(1) | ||
USB‑C/3.0 Ports | 5 | 3 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 36 W | 100 W |
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Professional reviewers note that the i3-N305's eight cores and high turbo frequency give the QAZIPO Mini PC a clear performance edge over legacy N100/N95 and J4125-based devices, while its dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity place it among the best-connected mini PCs in its segment. The triple-4K display support and dense I/O are highlighted as strong productivity features, though the lack of ECC memory and single-channel RAM are seen as drawbacks for server-grade reliability.
Everyday users rate the device around 4.5/5, praising its smooth day-to-day performance, ability to drive three 4K monitors, and the dual 2.5 Gbps LAN for homelab router or NAS builds. The compact form factor and VESA mounting are frequently mentioned as convenient, while occasional overheating and the non-PD USB-C port are the most common complaints.
Professional reviewers commend the NucBox M8 for its compact yet powerful Ryzen 5 PRO CPU, enterprise-grade security, and a rare set of connectivity options including dual 2.5 GbE LAN, USB4 and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion.
Everyday users love the M8 as a space-saving home-office and media-center machine, praising its responsiveness, multi-monitor support and dual LAN capabilities, while the most frequent complaint is audible fan noise during demanding tasks.
“smooth performance for office work, web browsing, and video conferencing.”
“dual 2.5G LAN is lauded by homelab enthusiasts using it as a PfSense firewall, OPNsense router, or UnRAID server.”
