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Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) vs Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Two Beelinks, both fixed at 16GB and 500GB, and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) takes this one on price and owner feedback.
Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
Winner
Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
$339.00
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Its four-core N100 is built to stay on cheaply, it ships with four high-speed USB-A ports, and it is the better reviewed of the pair. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) wins on memory type and carries the stronger processor, an eight-core Ryzen 7 7735U with Radeon 680M graphics and faster LPDDR5 against the Mini's DDR4. Neither can add memory and both cap at 16GB, and both hide an 85W power supply behind a three-year warranty. Pick the Mini S12 Pro for a quiet, low-power appliance, the EQR7 for far more CPU and graphics.
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FeatureBeelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)Winner
Price$479.00$339.00Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
Rating4.34.5Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
Memory TypeLPDDR5DDR4Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 7 7735UIntel N100Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelSingle-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon 680M (12 CUs)Intel UHD GraphicsDifferent strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie
Storage Capacity500 GB500 GBTie

What the differences mean

Processor

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 7735U with Radeon 680M graphics, while the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) uses a four-core Intel N100 with UHD graphics. Real multitasking, photo work and light gaming are EQR7 jobs.

Memory type

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) uses fast LPDDR5 while the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) uses single-channel DDR4. Both are fixed at 16GB, so the EQR7's memory is simply quicker for the same capacity.

Role and power

The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) is an efficiency box meant to run all day as a media server, kiosk or second computer, while the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) is a mid-range desktop chip. The two suit different jobs even though their memory and storage match.

Operating system

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) ships Windows 11 Pro; the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) ships Windows 11 Home. For a machine that may join a managed or work setting, the Pro license on the EQR7 is worth noting.

Networking and ports

Both offer 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, but the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has two 2.5G Ethernet ports against the Beelink Mini S12 Pro's one, while the Mini S12 Pro has four USB-A ports to the EQR7's three. A second network link is EQR7 territory.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) put silence first, describing it as near-silent even under load thanks to its heat pipe, fins, silent fan and SSD heatsink. They also like that it is small and quick, standing in for full towers in everyday work, and that the built-in 85W supply removes the brick. Windows 11 Pro comes preinstalled, and the Radeon 680M handles older games acceptably. The warnings are consistent: the 16GB of LPDDR5 is soldered and cannot grow, and video is HDMI-only, with the USB-C port carrying data alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) or Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?

The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) wins on price and owner feedback and is the better always-on appliance. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) wins on memory type and carries the much stronger processor.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?

The processor class. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 7735U with Radeon 680M graphics, while the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) runs a four-core Intel N100 with integrated UHD graphics.

Do the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) have the same memory and storage?

Their capacity matches at 16GB and 500GB, but the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) uses faster LPDDR5 and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) uses single-channel DDR4. Neither can be expanded.

Which operating system comes with the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) ships Windows 11 Pro and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) ships Windows 11 Home.

Who should buy the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)?

Buyers who want an eight-core desktop for office work, media and light gaming, and who value Windows 11 Pro and a second 2.5G Ethernet port.

Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?

Buyers who want a cheap, quiet, low-power box for media playback or light office work, with 2.5G Ethernet and plenty of USB-A ports.

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