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Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) vs Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
These two share a miniature footprint and little else, and the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) wins this mini PC matchup over the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB).
Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
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Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
$2399.00
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The Geekom runs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with Radeon 8060S graphics and LPDDR5X-7500, with 64 GB of memory and a 1 TB Gen 4 drive, against an Intel N95, single-channel DDR4-3200, 8 GB and 480 GB in the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB). It also adds Wi-Fi 7, two USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC reader. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is not without merit: it sips power, runs near silent, has dual HDMI and a second M.2 slot, and it is far cheaper, which is what its better owner rating reflects. Buy the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) for real work; buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) for an always-on low-power box.
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FeatureBeelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$279.00$2399.00Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Rating4.54.3Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Memory TypeDDR4LPDDR5XGeekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s7500 MT/sGeekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity8 GB64 GBGeekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel N95AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationSingle-channelSoldered (non-upgradeable)Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics (16 EUs)AMD Radeon 8060S GraphicsDifferent strengths

What the differences mean

Class of machine

The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) is a 64 GB AI workstation with a Radeon 8060S iGPU and a XDNA 2 NPU, while the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is an entry-level, low-power desktop. They overlap only in size and the idea of a small always-on computer.

Processor

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) uses a four-core Intel N95 built for web, email and streaming, while the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) uses an eight-core-class Ryzen AI Max+ 388. One handles a few containers; the other handles serious multitasking.

Memory and storage

The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) pairs 64 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 with a 1 TB Gen 4 NVMe drive, against 8 GB of single-channel DDR4-3200 and 480 GB in the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB). This is the widest single gap between the two.

Wireless and ports

The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1, an SDXC reader and a fingerprint sensor. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) makes do with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.0 Type-A ports and dual HDMI.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) mostly describe it as a near-silent, very low-power box they leave running permanently, and many are not using it as a desktop at all: Proxmox hosts with a handful of containers, Home Assistant, security camera software, game servers and RV or backup computers. They praise the second M.2 slot, the included VESA bracket, the licensed Windows 11 Pro and the value. Their warnings are about the processor, which they call entry-level, the single-channel memory capped at 16 GB, Wi-Fi 5 with Bluetooth 4.2, and an onboard wireless card that needed a recent Linux kernel before it worked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?

They are not in the same class. The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) wins on every performance spec, with 64 GB of memory, a 1 TB Gen 4 drive and a Radeon 8060S iGPU. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is the cheaper, lower-power box for containers and light desktops.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?

Raw capability. The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core-class Ryzen AI Max+ chip with 64 GB of LPDDR5X, while the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) runs a four-core Intel N95 with 8 GB of single-channel DDR4.

Is the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) still worth buying?

Yes, for a specific job. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is a near-silent, very low-power machine that owners use for Proxmox, Home Assistant and always-on backups, provided the workload stays light.

Which of these two mini PCs is better for gaming?

Neither is a gaming machine. The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) has the stronger Radeon 8060S integrated graphics for casual titles, while the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) uses basic Intel UHD graphics.

Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)?

Buyers who want a silent, cheap, low-power box for containers, cameras or a browser, and who do not need heavy CPU performance or modern wireless.

Who should buy the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?

Anyone who needs a compact Windows 11 Pro machine with 64 GB of memory, strong integrated graphics and modern ports for demanding multitasking or local AI work.

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