Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is in a different league, winning on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage against the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB).
It runs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M graphics, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 expandable to 128 GB, and a 1 TB Gen4 SSD across two M.2 slots, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, two USB4 ports, an SD 4.0 reader and a 3-year warranty. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) wins on price and owner ratings, and it is much smaller, built around the Intel N95, 8 GB of DDR4, a 480 GB SSD, Wi-Fi 5 and dual HDMI. Both run Windows 11 Pro. Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) for cutting-edge performance and networking, and the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) if you just need a cheap, tiny Windows machine.
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| Feature | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.00 | $1169.10 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | Intel N95 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Single-channel | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs) | AMD Radeon 890M | Different strengths |
$289.00
- + Price: $289.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
Winner
10% OFF
$1169.10
$1299.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Price: $1169.10 vs $289.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins overall with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB of DDR5-5600 expandable to 128 GB, a 1 TB Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is cheaper and better rated, but far less capable.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Everything under the lid. The A9 Max pairs a current-generation Ryzen AI processor and Radeon 890M graphics with DDR5-5600 and Wi-Fi 7, while the Mini S12 uses an Intel N95 with 8 GB of DDR4 and Wi-Fi 5, aimed at light desktop use.
Which one is more future-proof?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), which supports up to 128 GB of memory, two M.2 SSDs, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB4. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) tops out at 16 GB of single-channel DDR4 and Wi-Fi 5.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want the most powerful compact desktop here, with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics, 32 GB of DDR5 upgradable to 128 GB, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G Ethernet 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 a very cheap, very small Windows 11 Pro machine for browsing, streaming or signage. It offers 2.5G Ethernet and dual HDMI, but its 8 GB of memory is the practical ceiling.
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