Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink site.
2026 verdict
These two Beelink desktops share the same Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB of DDR4 and a 480GB-class drive, so the split comes down to price, ports and warranty, and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) takes it on price.
It adds 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and a third display output over its HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C trio, plus Bluetooth 5.4 and a VESA bracket, which makes it the sharper buy for a cheap multi-monitor office desktop. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) wins on warranty and flexibility: a built-in 85W power supply, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two M.2 slots and a three-year warranty. Choose the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) for a cheap triple-screen desk, and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) when warranty, a brickless build or dual networking matter more.
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| Feature | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $439.00 | $429.00 | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs) | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores) | Different strengths |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Tie |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-slot | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 3200 MT/s | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 480 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Wired networking
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, which suits a separated home-lab network with one link to the router and one to a NAS. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) has a single 2.5 Gigabit port, faster for one connection but without the second link.
Display outputs
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) drives three screens through HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) drives two over HDMI only, with no DisplayPort, so a three-monitor desk is not possible on it.
Power and warranty
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) builds the 85W supply into the case and carries a three-year warranty. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the cheaper machine but its warranty is one year, and its power adapter is not documented in the catalog.
Storage expansion
Both ship a 480GB M.2 NVMe drive, so the working capacity is the same. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slots, so a second drive can be added, while the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) uses a single M.2 2280 slot.
Bluetooth and price
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) carries Bluetooth 5.4 against Bluetooth 5.2 on the EQR5, a small edge for newer accessories. Price is the larger factor: the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the cheaper of the two and that is what decides this pairing.
Which one to buy if
- you want a cheap triple-monitor office desktop
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) costs less and its HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C outputs drive three screens.
- you need two wired network ports
Only the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has dual Ethernet, useful for a firewall or separated home-lab network.
- you want a longer warranty
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is covered for three years against one year on the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB).
- you want no power brick on the desk
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has its 85W supply inside the case, so it runs from a single cable.
$439.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Price: $439.00 vs $429.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
Winner
$429.00
- + Price: $429.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Owners of the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) describe it as quiet to silent in daily use, with thermals that hold up even while it runs several virtual machines, and they like that the 85W supply is built in so only a power cable is needed. They use it as a family or office desktop for email, browsing and 4K video, and headless as a Proxmox host running Docker containers and multiplayer game servers. The free second M.2 slot and the 64GB memory ceiling get frequent mention. Their complaints are Gigabit-only networking, no USB4 or DisplayPort, BIOS files that are hard to find, and a Windows reinstall that may need a product key from Beelink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) edges it on price and adds 2.5G Ethernet with a third display output. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) wins on warranty, dual wired ports and a built-in power supply.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
The ports and the price. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) has 2.5G Ethernet and three display outputs for less money, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two Gigabit ports, two HDMI outputs and a three-year warranty.
Do the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) use the same processor?
Yes. Both use a six-core, twelve-thread Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon graphics, so processor performance is effectively the same and the choice rests on ports, price and warranty.
Who should buy the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?
Anyone who wants a quiet, single-cable desktop or home server with dual Ethernet, two M.2 slots and a three-year warranty.
Who should buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
Budget buyers who want a compact desktop for three monitors and 2.5G networking at the lowest price.
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