Rank #9 in Best Mini PC 2026: Ten Listings, Seven Computers
BOSGAME E2 Air Mini PC, Ryzen 5 3501U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BOSGAME E2 Air at £179 is rated 4.2 stars from 92 ratings, with a Ryzen 5 3501U, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.\n\nIt takes ninth because it is the cheapest machine here and the only listing that states its memory once, while 12 per cent of its reviews are one-star.
How those 92 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Memory | 8 GB, 256GB SSD |
|---|---|
| Sibling listing | 16 GB and 512GB for the same model |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro 24H2, compatible with Ubuntu |
| Power plug | Moulded 2-pin BS 4573 UK shaver plug |
| Network | 2 x RJ45 claimed, one fitted |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 92 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent small and compact PC. No bloat ware to remove, easy to set up. Don’t connect to WiFi on initial setup for speedy installation.”
Verified purchase“Much more impressive that I was expecting. Very easy to set up, very quiet. Proper UK power supply. From what I can see, also expandable. Really good value.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Mini PC 2026: Ten Listings, Seven Computers.
Rank #1
NiPoGi AK1PLUS Mini PC, Celeron N5095, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Fanless
£269.99
Rank #2
NiPoGi P2 Mini PC, Ryzen 7 7330U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Triple Display
£299.99
Rank #3
GEEKOM A6 Mini PC, Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Radeon 680M
£499.00
Rank #4
ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 Mini PC, Ryzen R2544, 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB
£239.99
Questions people ask
Is it really 8GB?
Yes: the title, the bullets and the fields all say 8GB on this listing.
Why is it cheaper than the same model above?
Different listing, same machine, a smaller and worse-rated sample.
Does it work with Linux?
The field says Windows 11 Pro 24H2 is compatible with Ubuntu.
Can it be a server?
Yes: automatic power on and wake on LAN are supported.
Why is it ninth?
Because it is the cheapest machine here but 12 per cent of its reviews are one-star.
How many ratings does it have?
92 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 68 per cent five-star and 12 per cent one-star.
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