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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink site.
2026 verdict
The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) is on another level, winning on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage capacity over the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB).
Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
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Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
$1499.00
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A 16-core Core Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T graphics, 64GB of DDR5-5600 that reaches 128GB, dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet, an internal 145W supply and a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot for an external GPU are features the EQR5 simply does not have. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) remains the affordable starter box, with the lower price and enough power for family computing or a first server. Buy the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) as a compact main machine on a fast network, and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) when budget and simplicity matter most.
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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$389.00$1499.00Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Rating4.34.4Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s5600 MT/sBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity16 GB64 GBBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Core Ultra 9 285HDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)Intel Arc 140TDifferent strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie

What the differences mean

Processor

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) runs a 16-core Core Ultra 9 285H with Arc 140T graphics and an NPU, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) runs a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U. The GTi15 Ultra is a workstation-class chip.

Memory

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) has 64GB of DDR5-5600 in two slots that reach 128GB, where the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has 16GB of DDR4-3200 that reaches 64GB. Both are upgradeable, but the GTi15 starts far higher.

Networking

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) carries two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, four times the common 2.5G speed, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two Gigabit ports. Fast local transfers on the GTi15 are in a different league.

Graphics expansion and audio

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) has a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot for a desktop GPU through Beelink's EX Pro dock, plus built-in speakers, a microphone array and a fingerprint sensor. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) relies on integrated graphics and needs external audio.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) describe it as a quiet, good-value box that does two jobs well. Some use it as a family or office desktop for browsing, email, printing and 4K video, and some run it headless as a Proxmox host with several virtual machines, a Docker cluster or a game server. The features they keep mentioning are the built-in 85W power supply that removes the brick, the dual Gigabit Ethernet, the free second M.2 slot and the memory they upgraded to 32GB. Their warnings are hard-to-find BIOS updates, older integrated graphics and Gigabit-only networking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) or Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) is far more powerful, with a 16-core Core Ultra 9, 64GB of DDR5, dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet and a PCIe slot for an external GPU. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is the affordable starter box.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

The processor and expansion. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) pairs a 16-core Core Ultra 9 with DDR5-5600, dual 10G Ethernet and an external GPU slot, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) pairs a Ryzen 5 5500U with DDR4 and Gigabit Ethernet.

Can the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) use an external graphics card?

No. It relies on its integrated Radeon graphics and has no OCuLink or PCIe slot for a desktop GPU. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) is the one with a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot for an eGPU dock.

Which one has faster networking, the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) or the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB), with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) offers two Gigabit ports, which suit ordinary home networks but not fast large-file transfers.

Who should buy the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a compact main desktop with workstation-class CPU, high memory, 10G networking and a path to a real graphics card.

Who should buy the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

Anyone who wants an inexpensive, quiet machine for family computing, an office desk or a first home server.

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