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Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) vs GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Beelink or GMKtec, the choice splits on processor class versus networking, and the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) beats the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) on price and memory capacity.
GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
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GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
$679.99
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It runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U that outmuscles the EQi 304's five-core, efficiency-focused Core 3 304. The EQi 304 answers with a longer three-year warranty against the M7 Ultra's one year, plus a built-in power supply and 10 Gigabit Ethernet that the M7 Ultra cannot match, features aimed squarely at home servers and fast local networks. Both ship the same 512GB of storage, so this comparison is really about processor class versus networking and warranty. Buyers who want a genuine performance mini PC with more memory should choose the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra; buyers who want 10 Gigabit Ethernet, an internal power supply and the longer warranty for an always-on server should pick the Beelink EQi 304.
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FeatureBeelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$629.00$679.99Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Rating4.34.5GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity24 GB32 GBGMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
CPU ModelIntel Core 3 304AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850UDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Xe3-LPGAMD Radeon 680M (12 cores, 2200 MHz)Different strengths
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5Tie
Storage Capacity512 GB512 GBTie

What the differences mean

CPU class

The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra runs an eight-core, sixteen-thread Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, built for heavier work. The Beelink EQi 304 uses a five-core, five-thread Intel Core 3 304, an efficiency part suited to always-on and light-duty tasks.

Networking

The Beelink EQi 304 has a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside a 2.5G port. The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra has dual 2.5G Ethernet ports instead, with no 10G option.

Power supply

The Beelink EQi 304 has an internal 85W power supply, so it connects with a standard AC cable. The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra runs off a 120W external brick.

Warranty

The Beelink EQi 304 carries a three-year warranty against one year on the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, which matters most to a buyer planning to leave either box running for years.

Which one to buy if

  • you want stronger CPU performance for desktop use or light creative work
    GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)

    The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra's eight-core Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U outmuscles the EQi 304's five-core efficiency chip.

  • the machine is for a home server or NAS front end
    Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)

    The Beelink EQi 304's 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in power supply and three-year warranty all suit an always-on role better.

  • you want the lower price and more installed memory
    GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)

    The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra ships 32GB against the Beelink EQi 304's 24GB, for less money.

  • a tidy desk with no external power brick matters
    Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)

    The Beelink EQi 304's power supply sits inside the chassis; the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra needs an external adapter.

What owners say

GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) owners repeatedly single out how quiet it runs, describing the dual-fan cooling as silent even while multitasking, and how much expandability the aluminium chassis hides: the top cover comes off without tools and a second NVMe drive drops straight into the free M.2 slot. The front OCuLink port earns specific praise as an upgrade path that means not replacing the whole machine when interest shifts toward GPU computing or local language models. Two owners hit a Windows activation problem on first boot that needed an email to support, resolved quickly, and one unit failed within two months with the graphics output dying. GMKtec's support gets unprompted praise for turning both issues around fast, and the integrated graphics are flagged as unsuitable for PC-tethered VR.

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)
  • GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)?

The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) wins on price and memory capacity. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) answers with a longer warranty, a built-in power supply and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

GMKtec vs Beelink: which mini PC has better networking?

For raw networking speed, the Beelink EQi 304's 10 Gigabit Ethernet port beats the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra's dual 2.5G ports. For CPU performance, the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra's eight-core Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U is the stronger machine.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQi 304 and the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra?

Processor class and networking. The EQi 304 uses a five-core efficiency-focused Intel Core 3 304 with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, while the M7 Ultra uses an eight-core performance-focused Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with dual 2.5G Ethernet.

Which one needs an external power adapter?

The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra does, running off a 120W external brick. The Beelink EQi 304 has an internal 85W power supply, so it connects with a standard AC cable instead.

Who should buy the Beelink EQi 304?

Buyers who want 10 Gigabit Ethernet, a built-in power supply and a longer three-year warranty for an always-on server or NAS front end.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra?

Buyers who want stronger CPU performance and more memory for general desktop use, virtualization or light creative work.

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