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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
In this 2026 Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) vs Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) comparison, Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) comes out ahead thanks to memory capacity and storage capacity.
It wins the broader comparison through memory capacity and storage capacity, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. There is still a case for Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB), but mainly if rating is what you value most. In practical terms, Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) is the easier product to recommend.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Storage Capacity2.1×Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 480 GB
  • Memory Capacity2×Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)Winner
Rating4.34.1Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGeekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Core i9-12900HDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EUs)Different strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie
Memory Speed3200 MT/s3200 MT/sTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)?

Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for memory capacity and storage capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) lists 4.3, while Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) lists 4.1.

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

Choose Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) if your priority is rating and that matters more than memory capacity.

Who should buy Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Geekom XT12 Pro (i9 32GB + 1TB) if your priority is memory capacity and storage capacity and that matters more than rating.

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