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Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) vs GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) is the better all-rounder of this pair, with soldered LPDDR5, an internal power supply and a longer warranty.
Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
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Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
$539.00
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Its eight-core Ryzen 7 7735U and Radeon 680M graphics handle office work, media and light gaming quietly, and it brings two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) offers 32 GB of memory, a second 2.5G port pairing that suits servers and Wi-Fi 6E, but it runs DDR4 and PCIe 3.0, uses an external adapter and gives only a one-year warranty. Pick the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) for newer memory, an internal power supply and the longer warranty, and the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) if you need 32 GB from the start for virtualisation.
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The biggest differences

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

  • Warranty3×Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)3 years vs 1 year
  • Memory Capacity2×GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)32 GB vs 16 GB
FeatureBeelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$539.00$419.99GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
Rating4.34.4GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
Memory TypeLPDDR5DDR4Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
Memory Speed4800 MT/s3200 MT/sBeelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
Storage Capacity500 GB512 GBGMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 7 7735UAMD Ryzen 7 7730UDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon 680M (12 CUs)AMD Radeon Graphics (8 cores, up to 2000 MHz)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie

What the differences mean

Memory type and size

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has 16 GB of soldered LPDDR5-4800 that can never be expanded. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) ships 32 GB of DDR4-3200 across two SO-DIMM slots and takes 64 GB. The GMKtec gives more memory and room to grow, the Beelink the newer memory technology.

Power

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) builds its 85W power supply into the case, so it runs from a plain AC cable. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) uses an external 65W adapter. The Beelink gives the tidier desk and is the easier machine to move around.

Display outputs

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) drives two monitors through two HDMI ports at 4K 60Hz. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) adds DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB-C output, for three displays with 8K support on DisplayPort. The GMKtec suits a busier desk.

Wireless

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Both have dual 2.5G Ethernet, so on Wi-Fi the GMKtec reaches the newer 6 GHz band and the Beelink does not.

Warranty

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) is covered for three years. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) carries a one-year warranty. On two machines in the same class, the Beelink protects the purchase for longer.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Both groups lead with quiet operation, and both describe a small machine that feels quick for its size. Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) owners call it near-silent even under load, like that it arrives with Windows 11 Pro and no external power brick, and mention value repeatedly now that separate memory has become costly; they also note that the Radeon 680M plays older and lighter games acceptably. Their warnings are the soldered 16 GB that cannot be upgraded, HDMI-only output with no USB4 or DisplayPort, a plain plastic case, and isolated reports of unexpected restarts. GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) owners focus on performance per watt, describe it as silent in normal use and praise Linux support, reporting clean installs of Fedora and Mint and virtualisation without trouble, plus GMKtec support answering quickly. They flag the older DDR4 and PCIe 3.0 platform, graphics that run hot under gaming, and a rare sleep-wake fault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) or GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)?

The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) is the better all-round desktop, with LPDDR5 memory, an internal power supply and a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) is the better server or virtualisation box, thanks to 32 GB of memory and dual 2.5G Ethernet.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) and the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)?

Memory and power. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has fast but soldered LPDDR5 and an internal 85W supply, while the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) offers 32 GB of upgradeable DDR4 and an external adapter in exchange for a shorter warranty.

Can the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) memory be upgraded?

No. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5 is soldered to the board, so it cannot be replaced or expanded, though its storage can grow through a second M.2 slot. If you want upgradeable memory, the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) has two SO-DIMM slots.

Which one is better for Proxmox or pfSense?

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra (32GB + 512GB), because it ships with 32 GB of memory and two 2.5G Ethernet ports, and owners report running Proxmox and Linux on it without performance issues. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) also has dual 2.5G but is capped at 16 GB.

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

Buyers who want a quiet, compact Windows desktop with an internal power supply, dual 2.5G networking and a three-year warranty for office work, media and light gaming, and who are certain 16 GB of memory is enough.

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