Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Weigh raw compute against networking speed and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins the compute argument, taking this mini PC matchup over the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB).
It wins on memory capacity and storage capacity, powered by a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 against the EQi 304's five-core, efficiency-focused Intel Core 3 304. The Beelink EQi 304 answers with features the A9 Max cannot match: a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside its 2.5G port, dual Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort output, and a power supply built into the chassis instead of an external brick, plus a lower price and a higher owner rating. Both carry the same three-year warranty and ship DDR5 memory with an onboard NPU. Choose the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) for heavier CPU work and more memory and storage headroom, and choose the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) for the fastest home networking, Thunderbolt peripherals and a tidy, brick-free desk.
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| Feature | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.00 | $1499.00 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 3.9 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 24 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Xe3-LPG | AMD Radeon 890M | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | NPU Intel AI Boost | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
What the differences mean
CPU class
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs a twelve-core, twenty-four-thread Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 built for heavier multitasking and content creation. The Beelink EQi 304 uses a five-core, five-thread Intel Core 3 304 aimed at low power draw over raw throughput.
Networking
The Beelink EQi 304 has a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside a 2.5G port. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) carries two 2.5G Ethernet ports instead, with no 10G option.
Thunderbolt versus USB4
The Beelink EQi 304 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports carrying DisplayPort output. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has two USB4 ports instead, fast but not Thunderbolt certified.
Power supply
The Beelink EQi 304's 85W power supply is built into the chassis, so it takes a standard AC cable. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) relies on an external 120W adapter.
Memory and storage capacity
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage, against the Beelink EQi 304's 24GB and 512GB, and its ceiling reaches 128GB of DDR5 and 8TB combined across two NVMe slots.
Which one to buy if
- you run demanding multitasking, content creation or local AI work
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)'s twelve-core processor and higher memory and storage ceiling give it the headroom the EQi 304 does not have.
- you want the fastest home networking on the desk
The Beelink EQi 304 pairs a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port with a 2.5G port, well past the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)'s dual 2.5G ports.
- Thunderbolt peripherals matter more than USB4
The Beelink EQi 304 carries two Thunderbolt 4 ports; the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has USB4 instead.
- a tidy desk with no power brick is the priority
The Beelink EQi 304's 85W supply is built into the chassis, unlike the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)'s external 120W adapter.
$629.00
- + Price: $629.00
- + Rating: 4.3
- - Memory Capacity: 24 GB vs 32 GB
- - Storage Capacity: 512 GB vs 1 TB
Winner
$1499.00
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Price: $1499.00 vs $629.00
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.3
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
- Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
- Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins overall on memory capacity and storage capacity, powered by a much stronger twelve-core processor. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) still wins on price and owner rating, and answers with 10 Gigabit Ethernet and dual Thunderbolt 4 the A9 Max does not have.
What's the biggest difference between them?
CPU class versus networking. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 built for heavier workloads, while the Beelink EQi 304 uses a five-core efficiency chip but pairs it with 10 Gigabit Ethernet and dual Thunderbolt 4, ports the A9 Max lacks entirely.
Which one has better networking?
The Beelink EQi 304 is the standout here, with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside a 2.5G port. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) carries two 2.5G Ethernet ports instead, with no 10G option.
Does the Beelink EQi 304 need an external power adapter?
No. Its 85W power supply is built into the chassis, unlike the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), which relies on an external 120W adapter.
Who should buy the Beelink EQi 304?
Buyers who want the fastest home networking, Thunderbolt 4 peripherals and a tidy desk with no power brick, and who do not need heavy CPU performance.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buyers running demanding multitasking, content creation or local AI workloads who need more memory and storage headroom than the EQi 304 offers.
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