Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) sweeps this comparison on ratings, memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage, leaving the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) only the price advantage.
The A8 Max runs a Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M graphics, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 expandable to 64 GB, and a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, with dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, two USB4 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 ports, an SD reader and a 3-year warranty. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is a much smaller and much cheaper machine built around the Intel N95, 8 GB of single-channel DDR4 and a 480 GB SSD, with 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 and dual HDMI. Both run Windows 11 Pro. Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) for workstation-grade capability in a small box, and the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) for the cheapest possible Windows mini PC.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Memory Capacity4×Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)32 GB vs 8 GB
- Storage Capacity2.1×Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)1 TB vs 480 GB
| Feature | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.00 | €949.00 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) |
| CPU Model | Intel N95 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Single-channel | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs) | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M | Different strengths |
$279.00
- + Price: $279.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
Winner
€949.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Price: €949.00 vs $279.00
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) wins overall by a wide margin: a Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, a 1 TB Gen4 SSD, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, USB4 and a 3-year warranty. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) wins only on price.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?
Memory. The A8 Max ships with 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600, four times the 8 GB of single-channel DDR4 in the Mini S12, which changes what each machine can realistically do. The processor gap between the Ryzen 7 8845HS and the Intel N95 is just as large.
Which has better expansion and ports?
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7), with two USB4 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, dual 2.5G Ethernet, an SD card slot and a Kensington lock. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) offers four USB 3.0 ports, dual HDMI and a single 2.5G Ethernet port.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?
Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) if you want a compact machine that replaces a desktop tower: Ryzen 7 8845HS performance, 32 GB of DDR5, 1 TB of Gen4 storage, dual 2.5G networking, USB4 and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)?
Buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) if you need an inexpensive, very small Windows 11 Pro box for browsing, streaming, signage or basic office work, and you do not expect it to handle demanding software.
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