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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
A budget self-hosting box against a premium AI-capable desktop, and the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) wins this mini PC comparison on processor, memory and storage.
Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
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Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
$1399.00
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Its 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with a 50 TOPS NPU, 32GB of DDR5 up to 64GB, three internal storage bays, dual USB4 ports, two HDMI outputs and Wi-Fi 7 make it a genuine compact workstation with room for AI work. 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 and dual Ethernet, on an older six-core chip with no NPU and only Gigabit. Choose the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) for cheap, quiet home-server duty, and the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) for AI-accelerated work, lots of storage or four displays.
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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$389.00$1399.00Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Rating4.34.4Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Core Ultra 7 356HDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)Intel Xe3 GraphicsDifferent strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie

What the differences mean

Processor and AI

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) runs a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with a 50 TOPS NPU for on-device AI, plus Xe3 graphics. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) uses a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with no NPU, so AI acceleration and heavy multitasking are out of its range.

Memory

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) ships 32GB of DDR5 that can be taken to 64GB, double the installed memory of the cheaper machine. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has 16GB of DDR4-3200, also upgradeable to 64GB, so both can grow but the Geekom starts further ahead.

Storage

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) is built around storage: a 1TB M.2 2280 Gen 4 SSD alongside an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch SATA bay. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) offers 480GB across two M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slots, which is expandable but slower and smaller to start.

Networking and ports

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two USB4 ports, an SD reader and a Kensington lock, but only one 2.5G Ethernet port. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has no USB4 or SD reader, but its two Ethernet ports are useful for a separated home-lab network even at Gigabit.

Price and power

The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is far cheaper and the only one of the two with a built-in 85W supply, so it needs no brick. The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) costs considerably more and uses an external adapter, but both carry a three-year warranty.

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 good thermals even under a home-server load, and they value the built-in 85W supply that means no external brick. They run it as a family or office desktop for email, browsing and 4K video, and headless as a Proxmox host with Docker containers and multiplayer game servers. The free second M.2 slot and the 64GB memory ceiling come up often. 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 Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) is the more capable mini PC, with a 16-core Core Ultra 7, a 50 TOPS NPU, 32GB of DDR5 and three storage bays. 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 IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

The platform and AI capability. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is a six-core Ryzen 5 with 16GB of DDR4 and no NPU, while the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) is a 16-core Core Ultra 7 with a 50 TOPS NPU, 32GB of DDR5 and dual USB4.

Which has more storage bays, the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB), which has an M.2 2280 Gen 4 SSD plus an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch SATA bay. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two M.2 2280 slots.

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 IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want AI acceleration, 32GB of DDR5, three storage bays, dual USB4 and four display outputs in a compact metal chassis.

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