Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Double the storage at a lower price puts the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ahead of the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) in this mini PC pairing, with an eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS that outpaces the EQi 304's five-core efficiency chip for everyday multitasking. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has the higher owner rating and ships with more memory out of the box, plus a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port and dual Thunderbolt 4 that the A8 does not include. Both use DDR5 memory and back their machines with a three-year warranty. Buyers who want more storage, a stronger CPU and an SD card reader for office and creative work should choose the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB); buyers who want a higher-rated box with more memory and faster networking should choose the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB).
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| Feature | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.00 | $639.00 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 24 GB | 16 GB | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Xe3-LPG | AMD Radeon 780M | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | NPU Intel AI Boost | AMD Ryzen AI NPU | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.3 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
$629.00
- + Price: $629.00
- + Memory Capacity: 24 GB
- - Storage Capacity: 512 GB vs 1 TB
Winner
$639.00
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Price: $639.00 vs $629.00
- - Memory Capacity: 16 GB vs 24 GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) comes out ahead overall, winning on price and storage capacity against the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB).
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQi 304 and the Geekom A8?
CPU class and storage. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS with a 1TB SSD, while the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) runs a five-core efficiency processor with 512GB of storage.
Which one ships with more memory?
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) does, with 24GB of DDR5 against the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)'s 16GB, though both use the same DDR5 standard and share the same 64GB memory ceiling.
Which has better wired networking?
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB), with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port and dual Thunderbolt 4. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has a single 2.5G Ethernet port and no Thunderbolt, relying on a USB4 port instead.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want more storage, a stronger CPU and an SD card reader for office or creative work should choose the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB).
Who should buy the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)?
Buyers who want more memory out of the box and faster wired networking with Thunderbolt 4 should choose the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB).
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