OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice Review | 107 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.0

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

5.4

Memory

16.0%

8.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

5.7

Storage

15.0%

9.3

Network

13.0%

2.4

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.3

Expansion

8.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.6

Audio

Good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.4

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    6.1

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

  • No image
No image

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Maxsun MS-eSport B850ITX WIFI ICE is a compact Mini-ITX motherboard featuring the AM5 socket and AMD B850 chipset, supporting Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors with a TDP range of 88W–180W. Key specifications include two DDR5 slots supporting up to 96GB at 8000MHz (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-end GPUs, and dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots for fast storage. Its standout pros include a robust 6+2+1 phase 50A DrMOS power design, built-in Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5G Ethernet, and a sleek white 'ICE' aesthetic. However, notable cons include the use of an older HDMI 1.4 port (limited to 4K @ 30Hz), a lack of integrated M.2 heatsinks, and a BIOS interface that some users find less intuitive than major competitors.

Technical Specifications of Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

?

Memory

16.0%

?

Platform & Features

16.0%

?

Storage

15.0%

?

Network

13.0%

?

Ports & USB

8.0%

?

Expansion

8.0%

?

Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

6.0
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a technical score of 6.01 points, which is lower than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

7.1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 58.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maxsun
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

AM5
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 85.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 14.2% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD B850
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice uses the AMD B850 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 89.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.9% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

Mini-ITX
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
Show more
DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

2
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

96 GB
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is less than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 2.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

5,200 MT/s
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports memory speeds up to 5200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 60.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% of motherboards.
Show more
N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

2x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 62.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

2
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/10
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 86.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.3% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

6
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.2% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

12
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 16.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

?
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
Show more
LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

2.5 Gbps
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
Show more
Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC897
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.3% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

97 dB
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has an audio SNR of 97 dB, which is lower than that of 67.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.8% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

?
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 38.2% of motherboards.
Show more
VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

6+2+1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 6+2+1 VRM phases, which is fewer than 69.1% of motherboards and equal to 2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

3
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has 3 fan headers, which is fewer than 76.7% of motherboards and equal to 15% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

?
Show more

Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM5 vs LGA 1151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
    When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
    What it is: A rear I/O button used to clear BIOS or CMOS settings quickly.
    When it matters: When you overclock or troubleshoot and want an easier reset method.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes built-in Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and accessories.
    When it matters: When you want to connect wireless peripherals without an adapter.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    20Gbps Type-C header
    What it is: The number of internal USB 3.2 Gen2 headers for front-panel USB-C ports.
    When it matters: When your case includes front USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.1 vs 0
  • Newer CPU socket
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • 4 years newer release date
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2,025 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 62.2% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,000 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 135 mm shorter
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 74 mm narrower
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.

Total
Platform & Features
Memory
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Power & Cooling
  • No BIOS flashback support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Fewer BIOS update options
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    Also lists UEFI shell BIOS update.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • 25% less maximum memory capacity
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (96 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • Fewer RAID options
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • Older HDMI version
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 18 dB lower audio SNR
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More basic audio codec
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • 2 fewer fan headers
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (6+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • No NVMe RAID support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.6 vs 8
  • No BIOS flashback support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
    When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

    Importance: HIGH

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.2x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
    When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=14

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.12 vs 15
  • Fewer RAID options
    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & Cooling

Graphic comparison of Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice?

  • Excellent budget value for a Mini-ITX AM5 motherboard
  • Sleek aesthetic with a white PCB and orange accents
  • Features a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for modern GPUs
  • Includes two M.2 slots (one on the front, one on the back) for storage
  • BIOS is available in English from the start and is relatively easy to navigate
  • Good memory overclocking support, reaching up to 8000MHz with EXPO

What customers dislike about Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice?

  • No built-in USB-C port on the rear I/O
  • Rear I/O is considered weak, featuring mostly USB 2.0 ports
  • Onboard M.2 slots lack pre-installed heatsinks, which can lead to SSD overheating
  • WiFi and Bluetooth performance may be inconsistent due to lower-tier Realtek chips
  • Official driver support can be difficult to find or navigate on the manufacturer's website
  • Some users reported issues with ARGB and fan control software

Video reviews

Compare Maxsun Esport B850ITX WiFi Ice with

VS
VS

Compare