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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)

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Updated October 2026
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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.
Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
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Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
$379.45$449.0015% OFF
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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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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)Winner
Price$389.00$379.45Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Rating4.34.4Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)AMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores)Different strengths
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen 5 5500UTie
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-slotTie
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie
Memory Speed3200 MT/s3200 MT/sTie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie
Storage Capacity480 GB480 GBTie

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

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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