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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is the sharper buy here, the cheaper mini PC with the better owner record between the two.
Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Winner
Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
$439.00
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It adds a built-in 85W power supply, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two HDMI outputs at 4K 60Hz, two M.2 slots and a three-year warranty, with 16 GB of DDR4 that can be taken to 64 GB. The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) wins on storage with a 1 TB NVMe drive against 480 GB, and it answers with four display outputs through two HDMI and two USB-C ports, six USB ports, an SD card reader, a Kensington lock and the same 64 GB ceiling in an aluminium chassis. Both run Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) for the best value on a quiet desktop or home server, and the Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) if you want more storage and up to four screens.
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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$439.00$569.00Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Rating4.34.6Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen 5 7530UDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)AMD Radeon Vega 7Different strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie

What the differences mean

Storage

The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) ships a 1 TB NVMe drive, more than double the 480 GB in the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB). Both have a second M.2 slot for expansion.

Display outputs

The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) drives up to four screens through two HDMI 2.0 and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is limited to two HDMI outputs at 4K 60Hz because its USB-C port is data only.

Ports

The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) adds an SD card reader, a Kensington lock slot and two USB-C ports to its six USB connections. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has four USB ports and no SD reader or security slot.

Power and networking

The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) keeps its 85W supply inside the case and has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) uses an external 65W adapter and a single 2.5 Gigabit port.

Price and rating

The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is the cheaper box and the better rated by owners, while the Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) charges more for its larger drive and extra ports.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) owners rate it highly as both an everyday Windows desktop and an always-on home server. They describe it as quiet to silent in daily use, appreciate the single-cable setup from the built-in supply and note that it boots quickly with little preinstalled software. Home-lab owners report running Proxmox, Docker containers and multiplayer game servers, helped by the dual Gigabit ports, the free second M.2 slot and memory that reaches 64 GB. Their warnings are that BIOS updates are hard to find, that a clean Windows install may need a product key from Beelink, and that the older processor has basic integrated graphics with a data-only USB-C, no USB4 and no DisplayPort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)?

The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) wins on price and owner rating, with a built-in power supply and two Gigabit ports. The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) wins on storage, with a 1 TB drive, and on display outputs, driving up to four screens.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)?

Displays and storage. The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) drives four screens and ships 1 TB, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) tops out at two HDMI screens and 480 GB but costs less and runs from one cable.

Do both need an external power adapter?

No. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has its 85W supply built in. The Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB) does use an external 65W adapter, so it adds a brick to the desk.

Can both be upgraded?

Yes. Both take up to 64 GB of DDR4 across two SODIMM slots and have a second M.2 slot for extra storage, so either can grow after purchase.

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

Buyers who want the best value on a quiet desktop or small home server, with two Gigabit ports, an internal power supply and a three-year warranty.

Who should buy the Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition (16GB + 1TB)?

Anyone who wants more storage out of the box, up to four displays and an SD reader and Kensington lock, in a compact aluminium office PC.

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