Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
A five-core efficiency chip and a sixteen-core flagship rarely meet at the same size, and the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is the one this comparison picks.
It wins on price and on memory capacity, 24GB of DDR5 against 16GB, and it brings 10 Gigabit Ethernet, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two free M.2 slots and a built-in 85W power supply. The Geekom GT13 Max is the better reviewed of the two and the more powerful machine by a wide margin, with its 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H, Intel Arc graphics, a 1TB drive, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet. Both carry an NPU, a 64GB memory ceiling and a three-year warranty. Take the EQi 304 for a network-heavy home server; take the Geekom GT13 Max for heavy multitasking and newer wireless.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Storage Capacity2×Geekom GT13 Max1 TB vs 512 GB
- Memory Capacity+50%Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)24 GB vs 16 GB
| Feature | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) | Geekom GT13 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.00 | $849.00 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.0 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 24 GB | 16 GB | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | Geekom GT13 Max |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Xe3-LPG | Intel Arc Graphics | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| NPU Model | NPU Intel AI Boost | NPU Intel AI Boost | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor class
The Geekom GT13 Max runs a 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H with Intel Arc graphics, while the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) uses a five-core Core 3 304. For compiles, virtual machines and creative work the GT13 Max is in a different league; the EQi 304 is built to stay on all day at low power.
Networking
The EQi 304 has a 10 Gigabit port next to a 2.5 Gigabit one, while the Geekom GT13 Max runs two 2.5 Gigabit ports and adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The EQi 304 moves bulk files faster over wires; the GT13 Max has the newer wireless.
Memory against storage
The EQi 304 ships 24GB of DDR5 against the GT13 Max's 16GB, but the GT13 Max counters with a 1TB boot drive against 512GB. More memory on day one against double the included storage is the trade here.
Ports and displays
The Geekom GT13 Max adds an SD 4.0 reader, a Mini DisplayPort and a Kensington lock slot; the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) answers with two Thunderbolt 4 ports. A card reader and a security slot on one side, Thunderbolt docks on the other.
Power design
The EQi 304 hides its 85W supply inside the chassis, so it runs from a single AC cable, while the Geekom GT13 Max needs an external 120W brick. For an always-on box in a cupboard, that is a difference you notice.
Which one to buy if
- this will be a home server or NAS front end
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) pairs a 10 Gigabit port with a built-in power supply, which suits an always-on box that moves large files.
- you need CPU headroom for compiles or virtual machines
The 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H in the Geekom GT13 Max is far more processor than the five-core Core 3 304.
- you want the newest wireless networking
The Geekom GT13 Max has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, against Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 on the EQi 304.
- you want Thunderbolt docks and fast external drives
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has two Thunderbolt 4 ports; the GT13 Max relies on USB4.
- you handle camera cards and want a reader built in
The Geekom GT13 Max has an SD 4.0 card reader; the EQi 304 has no card slot at all.
Winner
$629.00
- + Price: $629.00
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Memory Capacity: 24 GB
- - Storage Capacity: 512 GB vs 1 TB
$849.00
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Price: $849.00 vs $629.00
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Geekom GT13 Max?
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) wins this comparison on price and memory capacity, and it brings 10 Gigabit Ethernet and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. The Geekom GT13 Max wins on owner feedback and storage capacity and has the far faster processor.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) and the Geekom GT13 Max?
Processor class. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) runs a five-core Intel Core 3 304 built for efficiency, while the Geekom GT13 Max runs a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H made for heavy work.
Which has better networking, the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or the Geekom GT13 Max?
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has one 10 Gigabit and one 2.5 Gigabit port with Wi-Fi 6. The Geekom GT13 Max has two 2.5 Gigabit ports with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, so the two lead on different halves of the question.
Which of these mini PCs needs an external power adapter?
The Geekom GT13 Max uses an external 120W adapter. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has a built-in 85W power supply, so it connects with a single AC cable.
Who should buy the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)?
Buyers who want 10 Gigabit networking, Thunderbolt 4, a single-cable setup and upgradable memory for a home server or light desktop at a lower price.
Who should buy the Geekom GT13 Max?
Buyers who need real CPU headroom for heavy workloads, plus Wi-Fi 7, USB4, an SD reader and a 1TB drive.
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