torn between gmktec and corsair ai 300
I couldn't find one source that has tested both, besides tomshardware, but they didn't test them over the same criteria. (fan noise, power draw, thermals, etc)
From what I can find, they are very similar, and It all comes down to these differences:
Corsair AI 300:
- + Internal PSU = better portability
- + theoretically better hardware and software support
- + slightly higher SSD speeds (6k in crystal mark)
- - comes with windows 11 home, no Hyper-V support, no BitLocker Encryption
- - more fans, and Tomshardware says it was noticeably noisy during load
- - integrated PSU means it's more trouble if it breaks, and potentially drives heat inside
- - $200 more expensive in my region
- - comes with a 1TB SSD
- - Wifi 6
GMKtec Evo X2
- + $200 cheaper in my region
- + comes with a 2TB SSD
- + comes with Windows 11 Pro, Hyper-V support, BitLocker Encryption
- + less fans so theoretically, quieter
- + easier to replace PSU if it breaks, since it's external
- + Wifi 7
- - slightly slower SSD speeds (5k in crystal mark)
- - external PSU, worse portability
- - I've read they have issues with software/bios/ drivers that could be flimsy
Has anyone used both and can tell me if there is any meaningful difference in hardware reliability or something else that would make one a better choice over the other?