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Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) vs GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
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The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) takes this one on newer silicon and memory, winning on rating, memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage capacity.
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Its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V graphics, 47 TOPS NPU, soldered LPDDR5X-8533, USB4 and 1TB drive are a generation ahead of the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) and its DDR4-3200 platform. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) keeps the lower price, a three-year warranty, a built-in power supply and two memory slots that grow to 64GB, none of which the GMKtec offers. Pick the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) for current hardware, USB4 and a fixed compact desktop, and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) for a cheap, expandable, warranty-backed machine.
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FeatureBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$389.00$1099.99Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Rating4.44.7GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)
Memory TypeDDR4LPDDR5XGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s8533 MT/sGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Core Ultra 7 258VDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotSoldered (non-upgradeable)Different strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 CUs)Intel Arc 140VDifferent strengths

What the differences mean

Processor and AI

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) runs an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) runs an older Ryzen 5 5500U with no AI engine. The GMKtec is a generation newer.

Memory

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 soldered to the board, where the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has 16GB of DDR4-3200 across two slots that reach 64GB. The GMKtec is faster and larger, the Beelink is upgradeable.

Storage

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) ships a 1TB M.2 NVMe drive with a second M.2 slot, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) ships 480GB with a second M.2 slot of its own. The GMKtec doubles the included capacity.

Connectivity and warranty

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) adds a USB4 port with power delivery and display output, where the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) has no USB4 or Thunderbolt. Against that, the Beelink carries a three-year warranty to the GMKtec's one year.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) use it for two roles and rate it highly for both. Some keep it as a family or office desktop for browsing, email, printing and 4K video, often replacing an ageing tower, while others run it headless as a Proxmox host, a small Docker cluster or a multiplayer game server. They praise the quiet operation, the built-in 85W power supply that removes the external brick, the easy memory and storage upgrades and the dual Gigabit Ethernet, and several report months of trouble-free use. Their warnings are hard-to-find BIOS updates, older integrated graphics and Gigabit-only networking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the more modern machine, with newer Intel silicon, an NPU, faster memory, USB4 and a 1TB drive. The Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) is the value pick with upgradeable memory, a built-in power supply and a three-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

The platform generation. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) pairs a Core Ultra 7 258V with soldered LPDDR5X and USB4, while the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) pairs an older Ryzen 5 5500U with upgradeable DDR4 and no USB4.

Can you upgrade the memory in the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB)?

Only the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB), which has two SODIMM slots up to 64GB. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has 32GB of soldered LPDDR5X that cannot be expanded.

Does the Beelink EQR5 (5500U 16GB + 480GB) need an external power adapter?

No. Its 85W supply is built into the chassis, so it runs from a standard AC cable. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses an external 100W adapter instead.

Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a fixed compact desktop with current Intel silicon, a 47 TOPS NPU, USB4 and a 1TB drive.

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

Anyone who wants a cheaper, quiet machine with upgradeable memory, a built-in power supply and a longer warranty for desktop or server use.

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