Winner
Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink site.
2026 verdict
Price, warranty and storage put the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) ahead of the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) in this in-house comparison.
The SER3 costs less, carries a 3-year warranty against 1 year, and ships with a slightly larger 500 GB SSD, while matching the SER5 Pro's 16 GB of DDR4 in two SODIMM slots and its Windows 11 Pro licence. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the better rated and faster machine: a Ryzen 5 5500U against a Ryzen 3 3200U, DDR4 at 3200 MHz against 2400 MHz, memory expandable to 64 GB rather than 32 GB, 2.5G Ethernet instead of gigabit, Bluetooth 5.4 and a DisplayPort output alongside HDMI. Both include a VESA mount option and an HDMI cable. Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) for the price and the long warranty, and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) if you want noticeably more speed and expansion headroom.
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| Feature | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.00 | $389.00 | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 3200 MT/s | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 480 GB | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores) | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-slot | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
Winner
10% OFF
$269.00
$299.00
- + Price: $269.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Storage Capacity: 500 GB
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6
- - Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s vs 3200 MT/s
$389.00
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s
- - Price: $389.00 vs $269.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) wins overall on price, its 3-year warranty and slightly more storage. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is better rated and considerably faster, with a Ryzen 5 5500U, DDR4-3200 memory, 2.5G Ethernet and support for up to 64 GB.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
Processor and memory speed. The SER5 Pro runs a Ryzen 5 5500U with DDR4-3200 and can take 64 GB, while the SER3 uses a Ryzen 3 3200U with DDR4-2400 and a 32 GB ceiling. The SER3 answers with a 3-year warranty against one year.
Which one has better networking?
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB), with 2.5G Ethernet and Bluetooth 5.4 against gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth 5.2 on the SER3. Both support Wi-Fi 6, so the difference shows mainly on a wired network with a 2.5G switch.
Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want the cheaper machine with the longer 3-year warranty and 500 GB of storage, for browsing, office work and media. It still offers 16 GB of memory, Wi-Fi 6 and Windows 11 Pro.
Who should buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) if you want more speed and room to grow: a Ryzen 5 5500U, DDR4-3200 memory expandable to 64 GB, 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4 and a DisplayPort output alongside HDMI.
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