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Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Apple sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) earns the nod over Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) on the strength of price, warranty, and memory capacity. Its biggest wins come from price, warranty, and memory capacity, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. You should still consider Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) if rating and memory type matter more than raw overall balance. That makes Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Feature	Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)	Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)	Winner
Price	$629.00	$999.00	Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Rating	4.5	4.7	Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X	Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity	24 GB	16 GB	Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
CPU Model	Intel Core 3 304	M4	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel Xe3-LPG	10-core GPU	Different strengths
NPU Model	NPU Intel AI Boost	16-core Neural Engine	Different strengths
Storage Capacity	512 GB	512 GB	Tie

Winner

Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)

$629.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $629.00
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Memory Capacity: 24 GB
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7
- Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X

Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)

$999.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- Price: $999.00 vs $629.00
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 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 (M4 16GB + 512GB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) lists $629.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) lists $999.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is listed at $629.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $999.00. 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 (M4 16GB + 512GB)?

Choose Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is rating and memory type and that matters more than price.

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