Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Between two budget boxes the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) wins on price, memory capacity and storage, offering 16 GB of DDR4 and a 500 GB SSD against the 8 GB and 256 GB of the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB), and costing less while doing it. Its Ryzen 3 3200U with Vega 3 graphics is also a stronger everyday performer than the Pentium Gold 7505, and both machines share Wi-Fi 6, gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2, Windows 11 Pro and 3-year warranties. The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) answers with a slimmer 34.2 mm chassis, two USB-C ports, a Mini DisplayPort, an SD card reader, a Kensington lock and a 65W power supply, plus dual-channel memory expandable to 32 GB. Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) for more memory and storage per dollar, and the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) if you want USB-C, an SD reader and the thinner case.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Memory Capacity2×Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)16 GB vs 8 GB
- Storage Capacity+95%Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)500 GB vs 256 GB
| Feature | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) | Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $269.00 | Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 8 GB | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 256 GB | Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | Intel Pentium Gold 7505 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EUs) | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.3 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Tie |
Winner
$299.00
- + Memory Capacity: 16 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 500 GB
- - Price: $299.00 vs $269.00
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$269.00
$299.00
- + Price: $269.00
- - Memory Capacity: 8 GB vs 16 GB
- - Storage Capacity: 256 GB vs 500 GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) or Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?
The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) wins overall: it is cheaper and doubles both the memory, at 16 GB, and the storage, at 500 GB. The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) offers USB-C ports, an SD card reader and a slimmer chassis.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) and the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?
Memory and storage out of the box. The SER3 ships with 16 GB and 500 GB, the Mini Air12 with 8 GB and 256 GB. Both can be upgraded, but the SER3 needs no immediate investment to feel comfortable in daily use.
Which one has better connectivity?
The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) has the more varied set, with two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, three Type-A ports, HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort and an SD card reader. The Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) offers four USB 3.2 Type-A ports and dual HDMI, with no USB-C.
Who should buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB)?
Buy the Beelink SER3 (16GB + 500GB) if you want the most memory and storage for the money in an entry-level Windows 11 Pro machine, with a Ryzen 3 processor, Wi-Fi 6, dual HDMI and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?
Buy the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) if you want a slimmer 34.2 mm box with USB-C, Mini DisplayPort, an SD card reader and a Kensington lock, and you plan to add memory yourself, up to 32 GB in dual channel.
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