Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
For heavy creative work in macOS, the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is the workstation of this pair, winning on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage over the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB).
Its 12-core M4 Pro, 16-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine drive 24 GB of unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s and a 512 GB SSD, with three Thunderbolt 5 ports and an internal power supply. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) wins on price, on warranty, three years against one, and on wired networking, with two 2.5G Ethernet ports and two HDMI outputs where the Mac has Gigabit and one HDMI. Both fix their memory at purchase. Choose the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) for video, code and local AI in macOS, and the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) for an affordable quiet Windows desktop.
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| Feature | Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.8 | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 512 GB | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 7735U | M4 Pro (12-core) | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Unified Memory | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 680M (12 CUs) | 16-core GPU | Different strengths |
What the differences mean
Performance class
A 12-core M4 Pro with a 16-core GPU against an eight-core Ryzen 7 7735U with Radeon 680M graphics. Video timelines, compilation and local models run on a different tier of silicon in the Mac, while the EQR7 is built for office work and light gaming.
Memory
24 GB of unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s on the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), against 16 GB of LPDDR5 at 4800 MT/s on the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB). Both are soldered, so neither can be upgraded, but the Mac's pool is faster and half again as large.
Storage
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has 512 GB that cannot be replaced, so growth means external Thunderbolt drives. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) ships 500 GB and leaves a second M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot free for an internal upgrade.
Ports
Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-C ports and one HDMI on the Mac, against two HDMI outputs, four USB-A ports and a data-only USB-C on the EQR7. The Mac wins on bandwidth and display count, the EQR7 on old-style USB-A and dual wired LAN.
Warranty and system
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) carries a three-year warranty and ships Windows 11 Pro. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) carries one year and runs macOS, so software compatibility is the first filter between them.
Which one to buy if
- you edit video, build software or run local AI models
The 12-core M4 Pro, 16-core GPU and 24 GB of fast unified memory are a class above the Ryzen 7 box.
- you want a quiet, affordable Windows desktop or home server
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) covers office work and media quietly, with a built-in power supply and a second drive slot.
- you want dual 2.5G Ethernet
Two wired 2.5G ports are on the EQR7, where the Mac ships Gigabit unless configured at purchase.
- you want Thunderbolt bandwidth and multiple large displays
Three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI give the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) more high-bandwidth routes than the EQR7.
- a longer warranty is part of the decision
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) carries three years against one year on the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB).
$479.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.8
- - Memory Type: LPDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
Winner
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- + Rating: 4.8
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Owners of both machines praise speed and silence, then split on what else matters. Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) owners describe performance as effortless for video timelines, code builds and local models, and note it stays quiet under sustained load; they like the three Thunderbolt 5 ports for drives and large displays, and several arrived from Windows. Their warnings are about permanence: 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage are soldered, there is no USB-A, SD reader or Kensington lock, and Ethernet is Gigabit unless configured otherwise. Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) owners value near-silent operation, a single-cable built-in power supply, dual 2.5G Ethernet and a second M.2 slot, using it for office work, media, home lab and light gaming, while citing its soldered 16 GB and HDMI-only video output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) worth it over the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)?
If your work is heavy, yes. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) wins on memory, storage and performance and crowns a 12-core CPU with a 16-core GPU. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) costs much less and has a longer warranty.
How do the warranties of the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) and the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) compare?
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has a three-year warranty, while the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has a one-year warranty.
Which of the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) and the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has Thunderbolt?
Only the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), with three Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB) has no Thunderbolt or USB4.
Which is better for networking, the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) or the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)?
The Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB), with two 2.5G Ethernet ports. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 6E, against Wi-Fi 6 on the EQR7.
Who should buy the Beelink EQR7 (7735U 16GB + 500GB)?
Windows users who want a quiet, affordable desktop or home server with dual LAN, easy internal storage expansion and a three-year warranty, and who do not need a workstation-class chip.
Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
Editors, developers and local-AI users already in macOS who want near-silent workstation performance, three Thunderbolt 5 ports and a compact aluminium chassis, and who already own a display and input devices.
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