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Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) vs Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)

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Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Everyday office work on a small desk is a better match for the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB).
Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)
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Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)
$569.00
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A six-core Ryzen 5 7430U, 2.5G Ethernet, an SD reader and four display outputs are the practical gap, even though the counted storage edge is only 512 GB against 500 GB. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the lower priced basic desktop, a dual-core Ryzen 3 with the same 16 GB and the same three-year warranty. Choose the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) for a current small-office Windows PC, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) when the budget is the constraint and the work stays light.
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FeatureBeelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$299.00$569.00Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)
Storage Capacity500 GB512 GBGeekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 3 3200UAMD Ryzen 5 7430UDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Vega 3AMD Radeon Vega 7Different strengths
Rating4.34.3Tie
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie

What the differences mean

Processor

The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) uses a six-core Ryzen 5 7430U with Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) uses a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U with Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Neither has an NPU, and neither is a gaming PC. For documents, browsers and light creative work, six cores against two is the difference you feel. The storage row that helps decide the comparison is only 512 GB against 500 GB.

Memory ceiling

Both ship with 16 GB of DDR4 in two SO-DIMM slots. The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) lists 64 GB. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) lists 32 GB and runs its memory at 2400 MT/s. The A5 Pro's memory speed is not published, so it should not be called faster. What is known is the higher maximum and the newer processor around it.

Ports and networking

The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) has 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB-C outputs with DisplayPort, an SD reader and a Kensington slot, and it is described as driving four displays. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, two HDMI ports and four USB 3.2 ports, with no USB-C video, no SD reader and no lock slot. Both include Bluetooth 5.2.

Mounting and size

The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) weighs 652 g, measures about 112 mm square, and includes a VESA mount and an HDMI cable. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) weighs 930 g, includes an HDMI cable and no VESA mount, and its dimensions are not published. Both use an external adapter. The A5 Pro's adapter is rated 65 W. The SER3's adapter rating is not published.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both treat these as quiet replacements for a tower, and both groups say setup is straightforward on Windows 11 Pro. They notice different things after that. Owners of the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) emphasize years of light duty, a fan that often stays off, and many browser tabs, with a minority reporting spontaneous reboots or crashes. Owners of the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) emphasize a bloat-free first boot, an aluminium box small enough to sit on the desk, and jobs like daily Photoshop or light CAD. One of them had to give up on reusing a 2.5-inch drive because this model has no bay for it, and another got a Linux boot problem solved by email after support escalated it the same day. Neither group pretends the integrated graphics are for games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)?

The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) for a current small desktop: six cores, 2.5G Ethernet, an SD reader and up to four displays. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the lower priced pick for light Windows use. The SSD difference, 512 GB against 500 GB, should not be the reason you choose.

Beelink or Geekom, the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)?

Geekom if you want the newer office machine. The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) has the Ryzen 5 7430U, a higher memory ceiling and a VESA mount. Beelink if price leads. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) keeps a three-year warranty and 16 GB, on an older dual-core Ryzen 3.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)?

The processor. A dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U against a six-core Ryzen 5 7430U, then the ports: Gigabit and two HDMI outputs against 2.5G Ethernet, USB-C video and an SD reader. Both ship with 16 GB of DDR4 and Windows 11 Pro.

Do the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) have a 2.5-inch drive bay?

No. The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) is M.2 only, which caught an owner who wanted to reuse a 2.5-inch drive. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) uses an M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD as well. Neither gives you a laptop-style hard-drive bay.

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

Someone who wants the lower price for browsing, documents and streaming, accepts a dual-core processor and 32 GB as the memory ceiling, and does not need a VESA mount or 2.5G Ethernet.

Who should buy the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)?

Someone building a quiet home or small-business Windows desk who wants six cores, room for 64 GB, four displays and a VESA mount, and who is not planning to game or to install a 2.5-inch drive inside.

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