Live nowBlack Friday 2026November 27 to 30, 2026Starts in--d--h--m--sSee the deals
Mini PCs · Head to head

Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) vs Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink site.
2026 verdict
On the spec sheet the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) is clearly the stronger computer, winning on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage capacity.
Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Winner
Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Buy on Amazon Netherlands
Its Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB of DDR5-5600 up to 96GB, Thunderbolt 4 and a 1TB Gen 4 drive are a different generation from the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB), its dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U and 500GB PCIe 3.0 drive. What the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) wins is the warranty, three years against one, and it is the budget machine for light work, with the lower price and enough power for browsing and 4K media. Buy the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) for real multi-tasking, storage and Thunderbolt devices, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) when the budget is small and the tasks are light.
vs
News by email

Still comparing? Get what's new by email

New releases and the smart home news worth knowing, in your inbox.

Smart home news and new releases, straight to your inbox

New releases, comparisons and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address.
Tick the box above to finish signing up.
We couldn't verify you're human. Please try again.
Too many attempts. Please try again in an hour.
Your subscription has been successful.

The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Warranty3×Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)3 years vs 1 year
  • Storage Capacity2×Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 500 GB
  • Memory Capacity2×Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
FeatureBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)Winner
Rating5.04.3Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Warranty1 year3 yearsBeelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)
Memory TypeDDR5DDR4Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s2400 MT/sBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity32 GB16 GBBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity1 TB500 GBBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 9 185HAMD Ryzen 3 3200UDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-slotDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc GraphicsAMD Radeon Vega 3Different strengths

What the differences mean

Processor

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) runs a Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and an NPU, while the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) runs a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U with Radeon Vega 3 graphics. The performance gap decides the pair.

Memory

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) has 32GB of DDR5-5600 that reaches 96GB, where the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has 16GB of DDR4-2400 that reaches 32GB. The SEi14 is faster, larger and supports a much higher ceiling.

Storage

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) ships a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 drive, while the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) ships a 500GB PCIe 3.0 drive. The SEi14 holds twice as much on a faster interface.

Connectivity and warranty

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) adds Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, where the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has two HDMI outputs and no USB-C video. Against that, the Beelink SER3 has a three-year warranty to the SEi14's one year.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both Beelink machines report quiet, compact boxes that do their job, but the workloads and the caveats differ. Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) owners talk about longevity and value, with units still running after years of light daily use and enough power for browsing, documents and 4K media, and they accept a slow dual-core chip plus occasional reports of reboots. Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) owners describe a much faster machine for multitasking, virtual machines and creative software, running Proxmox and Plex, and they flag fan noise under heavy load plus a DisplayPort cable that has to be rated for the output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) or Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) wins on every performance row, with a Core Ultra 9, 32GB of DDR5, Thunderbolt 4 and a 1TB Gen 4 drive. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the budget choice for light work, with the lower price and a longer warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?

The processor and memory generation. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) pairs a Core Ultra 9 with DDR5-5600, while the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) pairs a dual-core Ryzen 3 with DDR4-2400.

Can the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) be upgraded?

Yes. It has two DDR4 SODIMM slots that reach 32GB and a replaceable M.2 drive. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) is more expandable still, with DDR5 up to 96GB and a free M.2 slot.

Which one is quieter under load?

The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) stays quiet because it does less, and owners describe the fan as often idle. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) is powerful but owners report the fan getting noticeably loud under sustained heavy workloads.

Who should buy the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a compact, quiet, powerful desktop or home server for virtualization, creative software and Thunderbolt peripherals.

Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?

Anyone on a tight budget who needs a small, quiet Windows or Linux machine for browsing, documents and 4K media.

Spotted something wrong on this page? Tell us and we will fix it.

AmazonOur store on AmazonShop our ideas on AmazonLists of the smart home setups we would put together ourselves, ready to add to your Amazon cart.Shop on Amazon
Full comparison table

Compare all 113 Mini PCs side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Mini PCs in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 113 Mini PCs
  • 41 specs compared
  • 38 filters
Open the full comparison
More Mini PCs

Top Mini PCs to compare next

113 mini PCs from 7 brands compared: Geekom, Beelink, GMKtec, Asus and more. CPU, RAM, storage, ports, GPU and NPU specs, side by side.

All Mini PCs
Beelink

More Beelink products

A sharper look at other Beelink products worth comparing.

Explore Beelink
Independent · Not sponsoredBrands never pay for placement or rankings. Affiliate commissions never influence our comparisons.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.

© 2026 Smart Home Compared
Search