Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Workstation or tidy home server? For raw power the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is the stronger mini PC of these two, and the better reviewed.
Its 12-core M4 Pro, 16-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine run on fast LPDDR5X unified memory, and three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI drive a multi-monitor desk. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is the lower priced machine and built for a different job: a five-core Intel Core 3 304 efficiency chip, a 10G plus a 2.5G Ethernet port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two free M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots, SODIMM memory up to 64 GB and a three-year warranty. Both have 24 GB of memory, 512 GB of storage and a built-in power supply. Pick the Mac for editing, development and local AI, and the Beelink for a 10 Gigabit home server or a quiet office box you can expand.
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| Feature | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.00 | $1569.00 | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.7 | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 3 304 | M4 Pro (12-core) | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Xe3-LPG | 16-core GPU | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | NPU Intel AI Boost | 16-core Neural Engine | Different strengths |
| Memory Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor
The Mac's 12-core M4 Pro with a 16-core GPU is a workstation chip. The Beelink's Intel Core 3 304 has one performance core and four efficiency cores, so it suits always-on and light work, not rendering or big compiles.
Networking
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has a 10 Gigabit port and a 2.5G port, which is what a fast NAS or a 10G home network needs. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) in this configuration has one Gigabit port.
Expansion
The Beelink leaves two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots free next to its onboard UFS flash and takes up to 64 GB of SODIMM memory. On the Mac the memory and SSD are soldered, so the 24 GB and 512 GB are permanent.
Warranty
Beelink covers the EQi 304 for three years; Apple covers the Mac Mini for one.
Fast ports and displays
Three Thunderbolt 5 ports on the Mac against two Thunderbolt 4 on the Beelink. Both have one HDMI output, so either can run three screens, but the Mac has more bandwidth for high-resolution displays and fast external drives.
Which one to buy if
- you edit video, compile code or run local AI models
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has the cores, GPU and Neural Engine these jobs lean on.
- your NAS or network runs at 10 Gigabit
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has a 10G Ethernet port built in, plus a 2.5G port.
- you want to add drives or memory over time
Two free M.2 slots and memory up to 64 GB on the Beelink, against a sealed configuration on the Mac.
- you need Windows
The Beelink ships with Windows 11 Pro; the Mac runs macOS.
$629.00
- + Price: $629.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.7
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
Winner
$1569.00
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- - Price: $1569.00 vs $629.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) owners describe two things above all: speed that makes daily and creative work feel effortless, and a machine that stays quiet even under sustained load. The small footprint is the other constant, and multi-display users like having three Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI at the back plus USB-C and a headphone jack at the front. What they criticise is permanence. Memory and the SSD are soldered, so several owners added external Thunderbolt storage rather than upgrading, and the lack of USB-A, an SD reader and a Kensington slot sends older peripherals to a dock. At least one owner also found the price steep for a computer that arrives without a screen.
Price history compared
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- Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) for performance and owner satisfaction. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is the cheaper, more expandable box, with 10G Ethernet, two free M.2 slots and a three-year warranty, but its five-core efficiency processor is far slower.
Beelink vs Mac Mini: what is the biggest difference?
What each is built for. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is a compact workstation with a 12-core chip and Thunderbolt 5. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) is a low-power Windows box with 10G networking and room for more storage and memory.
Which is better as a home server?
The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB). A 10G and a 2.5G Ethernet port, two free M.2 2280 slots and expandable memory suit a server, while the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) here has Gigabit Ethernet and no internal expansion.
Do both have a built-in power supply?
Yes. The Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB) has an internal 85 W supply and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) an internal 155 W one, so neither needs a power brick on the desk.
Who should buy the Beelink EQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)?
Home lab and NAS users on a 10 Gigabit network, and anyone who wants a quiet, expandable Windows 11 Pro office box with a three-year warranty.
Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
Video editors, developers and local AI users on macOS who want workstation performance in a small box and do not need to upgrade it later.
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