Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) wins on ratings, memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage over the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB).
It brings a Ryzen 9 8945HS with Radeon 780M graphics, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 and a 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, plus dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, two USB4 Type-C ports, an SD card reader and a Kensington lock in an aluminium chassis. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the entry-level machine here, with a Ryzen 3 3200U, 16 GB of DDR4-2400, a 500 GB SSD, gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and dual HDMI, and its only advantage is the much lower price. Both run Windows 11 Pro, both accept SODIMM upgrades and both carry 3-year warranties. Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) for workstation-class power and storage, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) for basic computing at minimum cost.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Storage Capacity4.1×Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)2 TB vs 500 GB
- Memory Capacity2×Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)32 GB vs 16 GB
| Feature | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 3.8 | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 2 TB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
$319.00
- + Rating: 4.3
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
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- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) wins overall with a Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, a 2 TB Gen4 SSD, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and USB4. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) costs far less and shares the same 3-year warranty.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
Everything performance related: a Ryzen 9 8945HS against a Ryzen 3 3200U, 32 GB of DDR5-5600 against 16 GB of DDR4-2400, and 2 TB of Gen4 storage against 500 GB. The SER3 is a basic office box, the A8 Max a compact workstation.
How much storage does each include?
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) ships with a 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, four times the 500 GB in the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB). Both use M.2 drives, so the SER3 can be upgraded, but the A8 Max starts far ahead.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) if you want top-tier compact performance: Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, 2 TB of Gen4 storage, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 ports and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want the cheapest 16 GB Windows 11 Pro machine for browsing, documents and media, with Wi-Fi 6, dual HDMI, a 500 GB SSD and a 3-year warranty.
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