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Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) vs GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
The newer platform with the faster memory wins: the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the pick over the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB), despite giving up capacity and the longer warranty.
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
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It wins on price, owner feedback, memory type and memory speed, running LPDDR5X-8533 on an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with a 47 TOPS NPU and selling for less than the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB). The Beelink GTi15 Ultra answers with 64GB of upgradeable DDR5, a three-year warranty, dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet, an internal power supply and a PCIe slot for a desktop GPU dock. Buy the GMKtec K17 Plus for faster memory, AI acceleration and the lower price; buy the Beelink GTi15 Ultra if you need more RAM, dual 10GbE or a route to discrete graphics.
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The biggest differences

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

  • Warranty3×Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)3 years vs 1 year
  • Memory Capacity2×Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)64 GB vs 32 GB
FeatureBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$1499.00$1099.99GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.44.7GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5XGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s8533 MT/sGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity64 GB32 GBBeelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core Ultra 7 258VDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelSoldered (non-upgradeable)Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc 140TIntel Arc 140VDifferent strengths
NPU ModelNPU Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)Different strengths
Storage Capacity1 TB1 TBTie

What the differences mean

Memory type and speed

The GMKtec K17 Plus runs LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s; the Beelink GTi15 Ultra uses DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots. The K17 Plus has the faster memory, but it is soldered, which is the trade-off to accept.

Memory capacity and upgrades

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra ships 64GB and expands to 128GB, while the GMKtec K17 Plus has 32GB soldered and cannot grow. Heavy virtualisation or a large media library pushes toward the GTi15 Ultra.

Networking

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra has two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports against one 2.5G port on the GMKtec K17 Plus. For a NAS, a router or link aggregation the GTi15 Ultra is the clear networking win.

Power and expansion

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra has an internal 145W power supply and a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot for Beelink's external GPU dock. The GMKtec K17 Plus uses a 100W external adapter and has no equivalent expansion path.

AI acceleration

The GMKtec K17 Plus includes a 47 TOPS Intel NPU, giving it a clear on-device AI advantage over the Beelink GTi15 Ultra and its Intel AI Boost. For small local models and AI-enhanced software, that is the K17 Plus's strongest argument.

Warranty and chassis

Beelink backs the GTi15 Ultra for three years against one year on the GMKtec K17 Plus, and the GTi15 Ultra also adds speakers, a microphone array, an SD card reader and a fingerprint sensor. The K17 Plus stays smaller and lighter at 460g.

Which one to buy if

  • you want faster memory and a dedicated NPU for local AI
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    The GMKtec K17 Plus runs LPDDR5X-8533 with a 47 TOPS NPU, ahead of the Beelink GTi15 Ultra on both.

  • you need more than 32GB of RAM
    Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)

    The Beelink GTi15 Ultra starts at 64GB and reaches 128GB; the GMKtec K17 Plus is soldered at 32GB.

  • you run dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet or a NAS
    Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)

    Only the Beelink GTi15 Ultra has two 10GbE ports; the GMKtec K17 Plus has one 2.5G port.

  • you want a single-cable desk with no power brick
    Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)

    The Beelink GTi15 Ultra has an internal 145W power supply; the GMKtec K17 Plus uses an external adapter.

  • you want the more affordable option
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    The GMKtec K17 Plus costs less than the Beelink GTi15 Ultra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) or GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) wins on price, memory speed, memory type and owner feedback, with a 47 TOPS NPU on a newer Intel platform. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) is the better machine for more RAM, dual 10GbE, an internal power supply and a future GPU dock.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

The memory approach. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses faster LPDDR5X-8533 that is soldered at 32GB, while the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) uses slower DDR5-5600 that starts at 64GB and expands to 128GB.

Do the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) both have 10 Gigabit Ethernet?

No. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) has two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has a single 2.5G port and Wi-Fi 6E.

Can you upgrade the memory on the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

Only the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB), which uses SO-DIMM slots and reaches 128GB. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has soldered LPDDR5X, so its 32GB is fixed for life.

Which has the better AI acceleration, the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) or the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB), whose dedicated Intel NPU is rated at 47 TOPS. The Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) relies on Intel AI Boost, so it trails on NPU throughput even though it offers more memory.

Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB), and who should buy the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)?

Buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) for on-device AI, faster memory and a lower price in a compact metal chassis. Buy the Beelink GTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB) for 64GB and up, dual 10GbE, an internal power supply and a PCIe path to a desktop GPU.

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