Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The contest between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the Geekom IT13 (2TB) turns on memory and storage, and the Geekom IT13 wins comfortably.
It ships 32GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 and 2TB of Gen4 storage against the Beelink Mini S12's 8GB and 480GB. Behind that sits a Core i9-13900HK with Iris Xe graphics, plus Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, two USB4 Type-C ports, DisplayPort over USB4, an SD reader, a 2.5-inch SATA bay for extra drives and a three-year warranty. The Beelink Mini S12 rates higher with owners and is the budget choice, with an Intel N95, single-channel memory, Wi-Fi 5, dual HDMI and 2.5G Ethernet in a smaller chassis. Both run Windows 11 Pro. Buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB) if you want a compact workstation with room for storage, and the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) if you want the cheapest small Windows box.
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| Feature | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) | Geekom IT13 (2TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 2 TB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel N95 | Intel Core i9-13900HK | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Single-channel | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Different strengths |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 3200 MT/s | Tie |
What the differences mean
Memory capacity
The Geekom IT13 ships 32GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200, four times the Beelink Mini S12's 8GB of single-channel memory, which is also that machine's ceiling before an upgrade.
Storage capacity
The Geekom IT13 ships a 2TB Gen4 SSD plus an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch SATA bay for more drives. The Beelink Mini S12 ships 480GB across two M.2 2280 slots, with no 2.5-inch bay.
CPU class
The Geekom IT13 runs a Core i9-13900HK built for sustained heavy work like video editing and local AI. The Beelink Mini S12's Intel N95 is a four-core efficiency chip aimed at browsing, media and always-on service roles.
Wireless and USB
The Geekom IT13 has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and two USB4 Type-C ports. The Beelink Mini S12 has Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and USB 3.0 Type-A only, generations behind on both fronts.
Which one to buy if
- the job is 4K video editing, DAWs or local AI work
The Geekom IT13 (2TB)'s Core i9-13900HK and 32GB of memory handle sustained heavy workloads the Beelink Mini S12 was never built for.
- you want the cheapest, quietest always-on box for a home server
Owners specifically choose the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) for its very low power draw and near-silent operation running Proxmox or Home Assistant.
- you need USB4, Wi-Fi 6E or a lot of local storage
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has both, plus a 2.5-inch SATA bay the Beelink Mini S12 does not have.
- you want the higher-rated machine for light everyday tasks
The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) rates higher with owners for browsing, email and streaming, though it is not the more capable machine.
$279.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Memory Capacity: 8 GB vs 32 GB
- - Storage Capacity: 480 GB vs 2 TB
Winner
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- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
What owners say
Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) owners are not buying a desktop replacement so much as a purpose-built low-power box: Proxmox hosts, Home Assistant, security camera recorders and RV or backup machines are the recurring use cases, and the reasons given are consistent, very low power draw, near silence, a second internal M.2 slot and a VESA bracket in the box. The honest limit flagged is the processor, fine for a handful of containers or everyday browsing and nothing heavier, and Linux users needed a recent kernel before the onboard Wi-Fi worked. Geekom IT13 (2TB) owners describe the opposite experience: a small, quiet powerhouse handling 4K video editing, hundreds of RAW photos, professional DAWs and local AI LLMs while staying near-silent at idle, fan only audible under sustained load. Their caveats are that the integrated graphics suit casual games only, the chassis runs warm under heavy compute, and support has been inconsistent, prompt for some, unresponsive for at least one buyer.
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
- Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
- Geekom IT13 (2TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) wins overall: 32 GB of memory against 8 GB, 2 TB of storage against 480 GB, a Core i9-13900HK processor, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E and a three-year warranty. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is significantly cheaper and rates higher with owners.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 and the Geekom IT13?
Capacity. The IT13 has four times the memory and more than four times the storage, and it adds a 2.5-inch SATA bay and an extra M.2 slot for expansion. The Mini S12 has two M.2 slots but only 8 GB of single-channel memory.
Which one is better for storing large files?
The Geekom IT13 (2TB), which combines a 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD with an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch SATA bay, so you can add several terabytes. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has two M.2 slots but starts from a 480 GB drive.
Is the Beelink Mini S12 good as a home server?
Owners specifically choose it for that role, running Proxmox with several containers, Home Assistant and security camera software, thanks to its very low power draw and near-silent operation. The Geekom IT13 is a different class of machine, better suited to heavier compute.
Who should buy the Geekom IT13?
Buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB) if you want a compact workstation with plenty of room: Core i9-13900HK, 32 GB of memory, 2 TB of Gen4 storage plus extra drive bays, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E, an SD reader and a three-year warranty.
Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12?
Buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) if you want the cheapest, smallest Windows 11 Pro machine for browsing, streaming, a home server or basic office use, and you do not need heavy processing or large local storage.
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