Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
An N95 office stick is not a Ryzen 7 desktop, and the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) wins this mini PC comparison.
It leads on DDR5 versus DDR4, 5600 MT/s versus 3200 MT/s, 16GB versus 8GB, and 1TB versus 480GB, with Radeon 780M, dual 2.5G Ethernet and two USB4 ports. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is cheaper, still a tiny 115 mm Windows box, and uses Wi-Fi 5 with Bluetooth 4.2. Take the AX8 Max as the daily driver; take the Mini S12 when the brief is a low-power N95 terminal and the spend has to stay small.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Storage Capacity2.1×Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 480 GB
- Memory Capacity2×Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)16 GB vs 8 GB
| Feature | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 1 TB | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel N95 | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Single-channel | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs) | AMD Radeon 780M | Different strengths |
$279.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
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- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 16 GB
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) is better overall on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) wins on price.
What is the biggest difference between Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
The CPU class. The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) uses a Ryzen 7 8745HS with DDR5-5600 and Radeon 780M. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) uses an Intel N95 with 8GB of DDR4-3200 and UHD Graphics (16 EUs).
How does wireless compare on these two?
The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.
Who should buy the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want DDR5, Radeon 780M, 1TB, dual 2.5G Ethernet and USB4 should choose the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB).
Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)?
Buyers who want a cheaper, tiny N95 box with 8GB and 480GB for light office work should choose the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB).
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