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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom GT13 Max

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
A flagship-core desktop faces a budget home-lab box, and the Geekom GT13 Max wins this mini PC comparison on processor, memory and storage.
Geekom GT13 Max
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Geekom GT13 Max
$849.00

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Its 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and an AI Boost NPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600 that reaches 64GB, a 1TB Gen 4 drive with a second M.2 slot, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and two USB4 ports make it a serious compact workstation. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) takes the price row and stays the quieter, brickless option with a built-in 85W supply, a three-year warranty, two M.2 slots and dual Ethernet, on an older six-core chip that is Gigabit only. Choose the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) for cheap, quiet self-hosting, and the Geekom GT13 Max for heavy multitasking, creative work or a home lab that needs current ports.
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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Geekom GT13 MaxWinner
Price$389.00$849.00Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom GT13 Max
Memory Speed3200 MT/s5600 MT/sGeekom GT13 Max
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom GT13 Max
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Core Ultra 9 185HDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)Intel Arc GraphicsDifferent strengths
Rating4.44.4Tie
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie

What the differences mean

Processor class

The Geekom GT13 Max runs a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and an AI Boost NPU, which puts software development, virtualization and light AI work in reach. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) uses a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U, an older mobile chip suited to everyday tasks and light servers.

Memory

The Geekom GT13 Max ships 16GB of DDR5-5600 in dual channel and accepts 64GB, with faster bandwidth for its stronger integrated graphics. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) uses DDR4-3200 in two SO-DIMM slots, also up to 64GB, so both are upgradeable but the Geekom is quicker.

Storage

The Geekom GT13 Max boots from a 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 drive and adds a second M.2 2242 SATA slot for expansion. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) starts at 480GB across two M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slots, so it is smaller out of the box but simpler to grow with a matching drive.

Networking and ports

The Geekom GT13 Max has dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and two USB4 ports, plus an SD 4.0 reader. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 with no USB4, no DisplayPort and no SD reader.

Power and warranty

The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) builds its 85W supply into the case, so it needs no external brick, and it is covered for three years. The Geekom GT13 Max uses an external 120W adapter but matches the three-year warranty, so the desk-cleanliness edge goes to the Beelink.

Which one to buy if

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Geekom GT13 Max

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$849.00

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  • + Memory Type: DDR5
  • + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
  • + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
  • - Price: $849.00 vs $389.00

What owners say

Owners of the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) describe it as quiet to silent in daily use, with good thermals even while it runs several virtual machines, and they appreciate the built-in 85W power supply that removes the external brick. 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 earn repeated 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or Geekom GT13 Max?

The Geekom GT13 Max is the more capable mini PC, with a 16-core Core Ultra 9, DDR5, a 1TB Gen 4 drive, USB4 and dual 2.5G Ethernet. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) wins on price, quiet operation and a built-in power supply.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom GT13 Max?

The compute class. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with DDR4 and Gigabit Ethernet, while the Geekom GT13 Max is a 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H with DDR5, USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet.

Does either machine have a built-in power supply, the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or the Geekom GT13 Max?

Only the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB), which has an 85W supply inside the case. The Geekom GT13 Max uses an external 120W adapter.

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

Anyone who wants a quiet, affordable desktop or home server with dual Ethernet, two M.2 slots and a three-year warranty.

Who should buy the Geekom GT13 Max?

Buyers who want a compact workstation for heavy multitasking, creative work or a home lab, with USB4, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and upgradeable DDR5.

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