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Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) vs GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
For a daily Windows desk driving three screens, the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) is the stronger buy over the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB).
GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
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GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
$649.99

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It doubles the memory to 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 expandable to 64GB and doubles the storage to 1TB, and runs a four-core, eight-thread Core i7-1185G7 with Iris Xe graphics where the Beelink has a four-core N95 with single-channel memory capped at 16GB. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 also beat the Beelink's Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is the cheaper option, one owners praise for its low power draw, and the two share 2.5G Ethernet, two HDMI ports, a second M.2 slot, a VESA bracket and Windows 11 Pro. Pick the Beelink for an always-on utility box and the GMKtec for a desktop you sit at every day.
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FeatureBeelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$279.00$649.99Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Rating4.54.4Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
Memory Capacity8 GB16 GBGMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel N95Intel Core i7-1185G7Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationSingle-channelDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics (16 EUs)Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz)Different strengths
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie
Memory Speed3200 MT/s3200 MT/sTie

What the differences mean

Processor

Both have four cores, but the GMKtec's Core i7-1185G7 runs eight threads up to 4.8 GHz with Iris Xe G7 graphics, while the Beelink's N95 is an entry-level chip its own owners call no powerhouse. For office suites and video calls the GMKtec has more headroom.

Memory

8GB of single-channel DDR4 capped at 16GB on the Beelink, against 16GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 with a 64GB ceiling on the GMKtec. Many open tabs and apps are where you would feel it.

Storage

480GB against 1TB. Both keep a second slot free: a PCIe 3.0 x1 M.2 2280 on the Beelink and an M.2 2242 SATA bay on the GMKtec, so either can take another drive later.

Displays

Two HDMI ports on the Beelink drive two screens. The GMKtec adds DisplayPort over its USB-C port for a third 4K 60Hz display.

Wireless

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 on the Beelink, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 on the GMKtec. Wired, both have 2.5G Ethernet.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) owners mostly bought it to leave running: Proxmox hosts with half a dozen containers, Home Assistant, security camera recorders, Minecraft servers and RV desktops. They praise a fan they can barely hear at idle, very low power draw, a second SSD that goes in with four screws and a bracket that hangs it behind a VESA 100 monitor. Their warnings are just as consistent: the N95 handles a handful of containers or everyday browsing and nothing heavier, the Intel AX101 Wi-Fi needed Linux kernel 6.4 before it worked, one unit ran warm, and some buyers received a configuration that did not match the listing.

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)
  • GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) as a desktop: twice the memory and storage, an eight-thread i7, a third display output and newer wireless. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) is the cheaper, proven choice for a low-power home server.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Memory and processor headroom. The GMKtec has 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 that grows to 64GB and a Core i7-1185G7, while the Beelink has 8GB of single-channel memory capped at 16GB and an entry-level N95.

Does the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) have USB4?

No. Despite what the marketplace listing title suggests, its single Type-C port runs at 5Gbps and carries DisplayPort video. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has no Type-C port at all, only four USB 3.0 Type-A.

Can I add a second SSD to the Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) or the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Yes, to both. The Beelink Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB) has a second M.2 2280 slot and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) has an M.2 2242 SATA bay next to its 1TB drive.

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

Anyone who wants an inexpensive, quiet Windows 11 Pro box to leave running as a home server, camera recorder or spare PC.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Office and home users who want a small, VESA-mountable Windows desktop for three 4K screens with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage.

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