Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
For a cheap, compact desktop, the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is the better buy of these two budget mini PCs.
It leads on storage capacity with 512 GB against 480 GB and on price, and it is the lighter box at 280 g. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) answers with a three-year warranty, faster DDR4 at 3200 MT/s against 2666 MHz, a built-in 85W power supply and two Gigabit Ethernet ports plus two HDMI outputs rated for 4K at 60Hz. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) counters with one 2.5 Gigabit port, a Kensington slot, a VESA mount in the box and HDMI 1.4 outputs that cap dual 4K at 24 Hz. Pick the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) for a cheap home server or a media box on a 2.5G network, and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) for a dual-monitor desk that should run from a single cable.
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| Feature | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) | GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $439.00 | $459.99 | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 2666 MHz | Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 512 GB | GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Core i3-10110U | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs) | Intel UHD Graphics (up to 1000 MHz) | Different strengths |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Power supply
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has an internal 85W supply, so it runs from a standard AC cable and leaves no brick on the desk. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) uses an external 36W adapter, which is smaller to place but is still a brick to find room for.
Warranty
Beelink backs the EQR5 for three years and GMKtec covers the G3 Pro for one. For a cheap box that will sit behind a monitor or run headless for years, that is the difference between a small repair bill and a replacement.
Memory speed
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) runs DDR4 at 3200 MT/s and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) at 2666 MHz. Both ship 16 GB and take up to 64 GB, so the practical effect is a small edge in everyday responsiveness rather than a different machine.
Networking
The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, the faster single link for transfers. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has two Gigabit ports instead, which suits firewall or router experiments better than raw throughput.
Video output
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) drives two screens at 4K 60Hz over HDMI. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) also has two HDMI ports but on version 1.4, so two 4K displays drop to 24 Hz, a limit you notice on a desktop you look at all day.
Which one to buy if
- the machine is for a cheap home server or media box
The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) pairs its lower price with a 2.5 Gigabit port and a free second M.2 slot.
- you want two smooth 4K monitors
Only the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) runs both its HDMI outputs at 4K 60Hz instead of 24 Hz.
- you want the box covered for longer
Beelink covers the EQR5 for three years against GMKtec's one year on the G3 Pro.
- you want the tidiest desk with no power brick
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has an internal power supply and needs only a power cable.
- you are mounting it behind a monitor
The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) ships with a VESA plate and weighs 280 g, while the EQR5 includes no mount.
$439.00
- + Price: $439.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Storage Capacity: 480 GB vs 512 GB
Winner
$459.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Storage Capacity: 512 GB
- - Price: $459.99 vs $439.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Owners of both budget boxes praise the same basics: an easy Windows 11 Pro setup, a small case that disappears behind a monitor and memory and storage that can both be upgraded. After that they notice different things. Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) owners talk about how quiet it stays in daily use and under home-server loads, the convenience of a built-in power supply that needs only an AC cable, and the value they got. GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) owners single out the dual-channel memory that many cheap mini PCs skip, the free M.2 slot and the 2.5 Gigabit port, while their complaints are a fan that becomes audible under load and a few units that failed early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) or GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?
The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) takes it on price, storage capacity and weight. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) wins on warranty, memory speed, a built-in power supply and dual 4K 60Hz HDMI, so the better pick depends on which of those matters to you.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?
Power and video. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has an internal 85W supply and two HDMI ports at 4K 60Hz, while the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) uses an external 36W adapter and HDMI 1.4 ports that limit dual 4K to 24 Hz.
Do both mini PCs support 64 GB of memory?
Yes. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) both ship 16 GB of DDR4 in two SODIMM slots and accept up to 64 GB.
Which one is quieter?
The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is the safer choice for a quiet room, since owners describe it as silent to quiet. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has a fan that owners hear under load.
Who should buy the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?
Anyone who wants a quiet dual-monitor desktop with a three-year warranty, an internal power supply and two HDMI outputs at 4K 60Hz.
Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?
Buyers after the cheapest of the two for a home server or media box, especially on a 2.5G network, who can live with HDMI 1.4 and a one-year warranty.
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