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BOSGAME M3 Review

The BOSGAME M3 delivers exceptional value at $609 (32GB/1TB), undercutting competitors like the Beelink GTi14 155H ($819) by 25% while offering identical Meteor Lake specs. Intel’s Core Ultra 7 155H (6P+8E+2LP cores, 4.8GHz) outperforms the older P2 Pro’s i9-12900H in multi-threaded workloads (Cinebench R23: 12,450 vs. 11,342) and AI tasks, thanks to its 34 TOPS NPU and Arc GPU (112EU vs. Iris Xe’s 96EU). The dual M.2 slots and 96GB RAM support future-proof upgrades, though the 1.18L chassis is slightly larger than the P2 Pro (0.98L).

Gaming sees a 30–40% boost over the P2 Pro’s Iris Xe, with playable 1080p/Medium in Genshin Impact (55–60fps) and Fortnite (50fps). The NPU accelerates local AI workflows (e.g., Llama2-13B runs at 12 tokens/sec), while Thunderbolt 4 enables eGPUs with minimal loss. However, the plastic chassis lacks premium rivals’ aluminum builds, and the 120W power adapter is bulky. At $609, it’s a steal for creators needing Meteor Lake’s AI/GPU advances without Beelink’s premium tax.

Compared to the Beelink GTi14 (same CPU), the M3 sacrifices only the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface but saves $210—a fair trade for most users. The P2 Pro’s i9-12900H now seems outdated, with weaker iGPU and no NPU. If you prioritize raw AI/GPU performance per dollar, the M3 is arguably the best-value Meteor Lake mini PC today.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class pricing: $609 for Meteor Lake (155H) undercuts Beelink by 25% with identical CPU/NPU specs.
  • Superior iGPU: Arc Graphics (112EU) outperforms P2 Pro’s Iris Xe by 30–40% in gaming and AV1 decoding.
  • Dual M.2 slots: Future-proof storage vs. single-slot P2 Pro.
  • AI-ready: 34 TOPS NPU + pre-installed Llama2-13B for local AI tasks.
  • Triple 4K/8K support: HDMI 2.1 + DP 1.4a + Thunderbolt 4.

Cons

  • Plastic chassis: Lacks premium feel of aluminum competitors.
  • No PCIe 5.0 x8: Beelink GTi14 offers eGPU flexibility (for $210 more).
  • Bulkier than P2 Pro: 1.18L vs. 0.98L, though cooler under load.
  • Noisy at 65W: Fan hits 38dB during sustained loads.

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