Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins on memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage against the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB), and the hardware behind those rows is current-generation throughout: a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M graphics, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 expandable to 128 GB, a 1 TB Gen4 SSD across two M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, two USB4 ports and an SD 4.0 reader. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the budget alternative, with a Ryzen 3 3200U, 16 GB of DDR4-2400, a 500 GB SSD, gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, and it wins only on price. Both run Windows 11 Pro and both carry 3-year warranties. Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want the most future-proof compact desktop, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you only need the basics cheaply.
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| Feature | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.00 | $1169.10 | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | AMD Radeon 890M | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
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$269.00
$299.00
- + Price: $269.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
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$1169.10
$1299.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Price: $1169.10 vs $269.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins overall, with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB of DDR5-5600 expandable to 128 GB, a 1 TB Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is much cheaper with the same 3-year warranty.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Generation. The A9 Max uses a current Ryzen AI processor with Radeon 890M graphics, DDR5-5600 and Wi-Fi 7, while the SER3 runs a Ryzen 3 3200U with DDR4-2400 and Wi-Fi 6, several generations behind.
How much memory can each take?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) supports up to 128 GB of DDR5, an unusually high ceiling for a mini PC, while the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) tops out at 32 GB of DDR4. Both use SODIMM modules in two slots.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want the most capable and future-proof option: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics, 32 GB of DDR5 upgradable to 128 GB, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and USB4.
Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want a low-cost 16 GB Windows 11 Pro machine for everyday browsing, documents and streaming, with Wi-Fi 6, dual HDMI and a 3-year warranty.
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