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Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) edges out Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) in 2026, led by price, warranty, and memory capacity. Its clearest strengths are price, warranty, and memory capacity, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) remains a niche alternative if rating matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureBeelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$629.00$1273.46Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Rating4.54.6Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity24 GB16 GBBeelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
CPU ModelIntel Core 3 304M2 Pro (10-core CPU)Different strengths
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Xe3-LPG16-core GPUDifferent strengths
NPU ModelNPU Intel AI Boost16-core Neural EngineDifferent strengths
Storage Capacity512 GB512 GBTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)?

Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and memory capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) and Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) lists $629.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) lists $1273.46.

Which one looks better on price?

Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is listed at $629.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $1273.46. Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) (better spec).

Who should buy Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)?

Choose Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)?

Choose Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is rating and that matters more than price.

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