Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Four low-power cores against eight Ryzen cores, and the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the mini PC this comparison crowns.
It wins on memory type and storage capacity, moving to DDR5 with a 64GB ceiling and doubling the drive to 1TB, and it adds a USB4 port, an SD card reader, a Kensington lock and Windows 11 Pro. The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) keeps the lower price and the better owner rating, and its N100 stays efficient enough to leave on all day as a media server or kiosk. Both offer 2.5G Ethernet and a three-year warranty. Pick the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) for real desktop work with room to grow; keep the Mini S12 Pro for a quiet, low-power always-on job.
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| Feature | Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $339.00 | $739.00 | Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 | Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel N100 | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS with Radeon 780M graphics and an NPU, while the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) uses a four-core Intel N100 with UHD graphics. Browsers full of tabs and light creative work are comfortable on the A8 and a stretch on the N100.
Memory
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) uses DDR5 in a SODIMM slot and takes 64GB; the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) has 16GB of DDR4 that is both the shipped and the maximum figure. Only the A8 gives you a path to more memory.
Storage
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ships a 1TB PCIe 4.0 drive against the Mini S12 Pro's 500GB, and both expand through a single M.2 slot. For a machine holding a media library, the A8's headroom shows.
Ports and software
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) adds USB4, an SD card reader and a Kensington lock, and it ships Windows 11 Pro; the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) runs Windows 11 Home, has no USB4 or card reader, and offers four high-speed USB-A ports. Docks and security on one side, plain connectivity on the other.
Role and power
The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) is built around a low-power chip, which is why it suits a box that never sleeps, while the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is a full desktop part. The right pick depends on whether the machine is a server or a workstation.
Which one to buy if
- the machine will run unattended as a media server
The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) stays efficient and quiet enough to leave on all day, with 2.5G Ethernet for a NAS link.
- you will edit photos or keep many apps open at once
Eight Ryzen cores with Radeon 780M graphics are far more capable than the four-core N100.
- you want room to add memory later
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) takes DDR5 to 64GB; the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) is fixed at 16GB.
- you want the lowest cost for browsing and email
The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) covers light office work well for less money.
- you want USB4 and an SD card reader
Only the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) offers those ports.
$339.00
- + Price: $339.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Storage Capacity: 500 GB vs 1 TB
Winner
$739.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Price: $739.00 vs $339.00
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mini PC should I buy, Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the better overall machine, ahead on memory type and storage capacity and equipped with USB4 and Windows 11 Pro. The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) still wins on price and owner feedback.
Where do the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) actually diverge?
The silicon and the software. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS with DDR5 and Windows 11 Pro, while the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) runs a four-core Intel N100 with fixed DDR4 and Windows 11 Home.
Do the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) have USB4 or Thunderbolt?
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has one USB4 Type-C port and no Thunderbolt. The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) has neither USB4 nor Thunderbolt.
Can the memory be upgraded on these two mini PCs?
Yes on the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), which uses DDR5 SODIMM modules and takes 64GB. The Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB) tops out at its 16GB of DDR4, so it cannot be expanded.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want a compact Windows desktop with an eight-core Ryzen 7, DDR5, 1TB of storage, USB4 and an SD reader, and who may want to add memory later.
Who should buy the Beelink Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)?
Buyers who want a low-power always-on box for media, light office work or a kiosk, and who do not need to upgrade the memory.
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