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Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) wins this cross-platform matchup on memory type and speed over the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB).
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The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) answers with more RAM and storage capacity. The Mac Mini pairs a 12-core M4 Pro with 24 GB of unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, three Thunderbolt 5 ports and macOS. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) brings a Core Ultra 9 185H, 32 GB of socketed DDR5 that reaches 96 GB, a 1 TB Gen4 drive and Thunderbolt 4 on an Intel platform, in a 750 g aluminium chassis. Choose the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) for macOS creative and developer work, and the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) when you want more memory and storage capacity in a compact Intel machine.
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The biggest differences

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

  • Storage Capacity2×Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 512 GB
  • Memory Capacity+33%Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 24 GB
FeatureBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)Winner
Rating5.04.7Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5XApple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s8533 MT/sApple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity32 GB24 GBBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity1 TB512 GBBeelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 9 185HM4 Pro (12-core)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelUnified MemoryDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc Graphics16-core GPUDifferent strengths
NPU ModelNPU Intel AI Boost16-core Neural EngineDifferent strengths
Warranty1 year1 yearTie

What the differences mean

Platform

The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) runs macOS on the 12-core M4 Pro with a 16-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) is an Intel machine built on the Core Ultra 9 185H with Intel Arc graphics.

Memory

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) has 32 GB of DDR5-5600 on SO-DIMM slots and accepts 96 GB. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has 24 GB of unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, faster and wider but soldered with no upgrade path.

Storage

The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) ships 1 TB on an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 drive. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has a fixed 512 GB SSD, so more space comes from external Thunderbolt storage.

Thunderbolt

The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, while the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) has one Thunderbolt 4 port. Both also offer HDMI and expose DisplayPort over Thunderbolt.

Rating

The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) carries the higher owner rating of the two, which is the edge that decides a close comparison built on very different platforms.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of the two describe two different kinds of machine. Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) owners focus on workload capacity: several virtual machines under Proxmox, a Plex server, audio production and remote work, and they credit the 32 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 while warning that the fan gets loud under sustained load. Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) owners focus on speed and silence in daily creative and development work, and on how much performance the small aluminium body delivers. Both groups end up talking about fixed decisions, though differently: the SEi14 can grow its memory to 96 GB, while Mac Mini owners accept that 24 GB and the 512 GB SSD are permanent and add external Thunderbolt storage instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) wins on rating and memory speed and is the stronger machine for macOS creative work. The Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) wins on memory and storage capacity and on upgradeability.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

The platform and the memory design. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is a macOS machine with 24 GB of fast soldered unified memory, while the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) is an Intel machine with 32 GB of socketed DDR5 that can reach 96 GB.

Can you upgrade the memory on either mini PC?

On the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) yes, to 96 GB across its SO-DIMM slots. On the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) no, the 24 GB of unified memory is soldered and fixed at purchase.

Which one is quieter, the Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) or the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

Owners give the edge to the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), described as quiet even under sustained load. Beelink SEi14 (32GB + 1TB) owners report quiet normal use but a fan that gets loud under heavy work.

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

Homelab builders and remote workers who want an upgradable Intel machine with lots of RAM and storage and Thunderbolt 4 for Plex and virtual machines.

Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

Creative professionals, developers and local-AI users in the Apple ecosystem who need workstation-class performance, three Thunderbolt 5 ports and near-silent operation.

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