Updated November 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 wins on ratings, memory type, memory speed, memory capacity and storage over the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB).
It runs an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 and a 2 TB Gen4 SSD, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports and an SD 4.0 reader in a 680g aluminium chassis. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is the budget machine, built on a Ryzen 3 3200U with 16 GB of DDR4-2400, a 500 GB SSD, gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and dual HDMI, and it competes on price alone. Both ship with Windows 11 Pro and 3-year warranties. Buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 for high-end performance and modern I/O, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want a cheap everyday desktop.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Storage Capacity4.1×Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 92 TB vs 500 GB
- Memory Capacity2×Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 932 GB vs 16 GB
| Feature | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.6 | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 2 TB | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Intel Arc Graphics | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
$319.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
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- + Rating: 4.6
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 wins overall: better ratings, a Core Ultra 9 185H, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, a 2 TB Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G Ethernet and USB4. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is far cheaper and shares the 3-year warranty.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
Class of processor and memory. The GT1 Mega runs a Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and 32 GB of DDR5-5600, while the SER3 uses a Ryzen 3 3200U with 16 GB of DDR4-2400, aimed at basic desktop work.
Which one has faster networking?
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, which is adequate but a generation or two behind.
Who should buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
Buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 if you want a high-end compact desktop with a Core Ultra 9 185H, Arc graphics, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, 2 TB of Gen4 storage, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G Ethernet and two USB4 ports.
Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want an inexpensive 16 GB Windows 11 Pro machine for browsing, documents and media playback, with Wi-Fi 6, dual HDMI, a 500 GB SSD and a 3-year warranty.
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