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Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) vs Geekom IT13 (2TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Storage bays decide a desktop that has to keep growing, and the Geekom IT13 (2TB) is the mini PC that has them.
Geekom IT13 (2TB)
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Geekom IT13 (2TB)
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A Core i9-13900HK, 32 GB of DDR4-3200 and a 2 TB SSD sit beside an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch bay, with two USB4 ports, 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U with 16 GB of DDR4-2400, a 500 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD, gigabit Ethernet and dual HDMI, and it has no USB4 and no DisplayPort. Both run Windows 11 Pro with a three-year warranty. Use the Geekom IT13 (2TB) for editing, local models or a media server, and the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) for browsing, documents and 4K playback.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Storage Capacity4.1×Geekom IT13 (2TB)2 TB vs 500 GB
  • Memory Capacity2×Geekom IT13 (2TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
FeatureBeelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)Geekom IT13 (2TB)Winner
Rating4.34.4Geekom IT13 (2TB)
Memory Speed2400 MT/s3200 MT/sGeekom IT13 (2TB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGeekom IT13 (2TB)
Storage Capacity500 GB2 TBGeekom IT13 (2TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 3 3200UIntel Core i9-13900HKDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Vega 3Intel Iris Xe GraphicsDifferent strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie

What the differences mean

Processor class

The Geekom IT13 (2TB) uses a Core i9-13900HK with Iris Xe graphics. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) uses a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U with Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Everyday browsing and 4K playback fit the Beelink. Editing, a DAW or a stack of virtual machines is the work owners of the Geekom actually describe. Neither GPU is a discrete gaming part.

Memory

The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has 32 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 and can take 64 GB. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has 16 GB of DDR4-2400 and stops at 32 GB. Both use SODIMM slots you can open. The speed gap is 3200 MT/s against 2400 MT/s, which is a real step even before the extra capacity.

Storage bays

The Geekom IT13 (2TB) ships 2 TB and still has an M.2 2242 SATA slot plus a 2.5 inch SATA bay. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) ships 500 GB on one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD. If the plan is a media library or a second drive for projects, the Geekom is the chassis that already has the room.

Ports

The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has two USB4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 outputs, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, an SD reader and a Kensington lock. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) has four USB 3.2 ports, two HDMI outputs, gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, and it has no USB4, no DisplayPort and no SD reader. Bluetooth is 5.2 on both.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both machines praise a small box that stays quiet at idle and a setup that does not fight them. Past that they describe different jobs. Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) owners talk about units still running years later, a fan that seems off through light use, and Windows 11 Pro arriving licensed with memory they can reach in two slots. A minority report spontaneous reboots, and they call the dual-core processor the limit once the work gets serious. Geekom IT13 (2TB) owners instead describe 4K editing, large photo batches, music software and always-on media serving, and they single out the metal chassis. Their complaints are heat under a long load, Iris Xe graphics that are not for serious games, and support that was prompt for some and silent for at least one buyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

The Geekom IT13 (2TB). It has a Core i9-13900HK, 32 GB of DDR4-3200, a 2 TB SSD, two USB4 ports and Wi-Fi 6E. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U with 16 GB, a 500 GB SSD and gigabit Ethernet, better suited to browsing and documents than to heavy work.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

Class of computer, not a small spec tweak. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) is a Core i9 with 32 GB, 2 TB and three storage bays. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) is a dual-core Ryzen 3 with 16 GB and a single 500 GB SSD. Both run Windows 11 Pro.

Does the Geekom IT13 (2TB) have more storage than the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?

Yes. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) ships with 2 TB and still has an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch SATA bay. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) ships with a 500 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD and does not list a second bay.

Do both the Beelink SER3 and the Geekom IT13 run Windows?

Yes. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom IT13 (2TB) both come with Windows 11 Pro. The operating system is not the split. Processor, memory, storage and ports are.

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

Someone who wants a small Windows 11 Pro desktop for browsing, office files and 4K playback, with dual HDMI and 16 GB of DDR4, and who does not need USB4, Wi-Fi 6E or a large internal library.

Who should buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

Anyone editing video or photos, running music software or a media server, or who wants 32 GB, a 2 TB SSD, USB4 and room for another drive. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) is the stronger mini PC of this pair.

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