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Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
Cheaper, faster in memory and better reviewed, the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) takes this mini PC matchup, while the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) brings the capacity.
Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
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Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
$279.00

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The Beelink pairs an Intel N95 with 8 GB of DDR4 at the higher clock of the two and a 480 GB drive in a 115 x 102 x 39 mm chassis owners leave running around the clock. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) answers with 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 that can grow to 64 GB, a 512 GB drive, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Pick the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) as a quiet, cheap always-on box, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) when you want more memory and modern wireless.
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FeatureBeelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$279.00$309.99Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Rating4.54.4Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s2666 MHzBeelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Memory Capacity8 GB16 GBGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)
Storage Capacity480 GB512 GBGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)
CPU ModelIntel N95Intel Core i3-10110UDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationSingle-channelDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics (16 EUs)Intel UHD Graphics (up to 1000 MHz)Different strengths
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie

What the differences mean

Memory speed and channels

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) runs a single DDR4-3200 module, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) runs two DDR4-2666 modules, so the Beelink has the faster clock and the GMKtec the two channels.

Capacity and ceiling

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) ships with 8 GB of memory and 480 GB of storage, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) ships with 16 GB and 512 GB and takes memory to 64 GB.

Wireless

The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is a generation or more behind on Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.

Processor

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) uses a four-core Intel N95, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) a two-core Core i3-10110U, two different classes of chip for light desktop work.

Storage slots

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has two M.2 2280 slots, one full PCIe 3.0 x4 and one x1, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) pairs an M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slot with a shorter M.2 2242 SATA slot.

Warranty

The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) carries a one-year warranty, and Beelink does not publish one for the Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB).

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both boxes are mostly after the same thing, a small machine that is quiet and cheap to run, and they split on how much power they need. Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) owners run Proxmox containers, Home Assistant, camera recording and even Minecraft servers, and praise the near-silent fan, the second M.2 slot and the VESA bracket; their warnings are the entry-level processor, memory capped at 16 GB and Wi-Fi 5 that needed a recent Linux kernel. GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) owners like the tiny plastic case, the dual-channel 16 GB that can grow to 64 GB and the free M.2 slot, and they complain about the lack of USB-C, HDMI 1.4 limiting dual 4K to 24 Hz and a fan you can hear under load.

Price history compared

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) for a cheap, quiet always-on box, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) when you want more memory, more storage and modern wireless. The Beelink is cheaper and better reviewed, and the GMKtec more expandable.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

Memory. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) runs a single faster DDR4-3200 module with a 16 GB ceiling, and the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) runs two slower DDR4-2666 modules for dual-channel bandwidth up to 64 GB.

Can the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) be upgraded?

Yes, within limits. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has a second M.2 2280 slot, but its single-channel memory tops out at 16 GB. The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) reaches 64 GB and also has a free M.2 slot.

Which has better Wi-Fi, the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

The GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB), with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) uses Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.

Which is the better home server of the two?

Both work for a home server. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is favored for low power and silence, while the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) gives more memory and storage headroom for virtual machines.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB), and who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)?

Buy the GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) for office work and light virtualization with room to grow. Buy the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) for a cheap, silent always-on box running containers or a browser.

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