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Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Newer chip, twice the storage, triple the warranty: the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the better mini PC of these two.
Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
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Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
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It runs an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M graphics on DDR5, ships with a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and adds USB4, two HDMI outputs, Wi-Fi 6E and an SD card reader, all covered for three years. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the lower priced choice, with a six-core Ryzen 5 5500U on DDR4, 480 GB of storage, HDMI plus DisplayPort, 2.5G Ethernet and a one-year warranty. Both have 16 GB that grows to 64 GB and ship with Windows 11 Pro, an HDMI cable and a VESA mount. Choose the Beelink for a budget office desktop or home server, and the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) if you want more speed, more storage and more ports for the years ahead.
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FeatureBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$379.45$599.00Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Warranty1 year3 yearsGeekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen 7 6800HDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores)AMD Radeon 680MDifferent strengths
Rating4.44.4Tie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie

What the differences mean

Processor and memory

The Geekom's eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M on DDR5 is a clear step above the Beelink's six-core Ryzen 5 5500U on DDR4. For office work both are fine; for photo editing, many browser tabs or light gaming the Geekom has the headroom.

Storage

The Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ships with 1 TB on PCIe 4.0 and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) with 480 GB, which fills up quickly if you keep photos or video on the machine.

Warranty

Geekom covers the A6 for three years and Beelink the SER5 Pro for one. Geekom owners do report slow support, but the coverage on paper is three times longer.

Ports

The Geekom adds a USB4 port, a second HDMI output and an SD card reader. The Beelink has HDMI and a full-size DisplayPort, which some monitors prefer, and neither has Thunderbolt.

Size

At 112 x 112 x 37 mm the Geekom is noticeably smaller than the Beelink at 126 x 113 x 42 mm; both mount behind a monitor with the included VESA bracket.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) owners describe a painless first boot and a machine that stays quiet without overheating, and many say it is smaller than they expected. Build quality gets specific praise, as does a specification that feels generous for the money, and nobody complains about running out of ports. The complaints are mostly about after-sales service: one owner whose second HDMI port failed after five months found support slow and non-technical despite the three-year warranty. Others note the integrated Radeon 680M is not meant for demanding games, and one found the 2.5G networking slower than an older workstation adapter for heavy file transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Between the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), which is better?

The Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB). It has a faster eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H on DDR5, a 1 TB SSD, USB4, dual HDMI, an SD reader and a three-year warranty. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the budget option for office work and light home server duty.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?

The platform generation. The Geekom pairs a Ryzen 7 6800H with DDR5 memory and a PCIe 4.0 SSD; the Beelink uses an older Ryzen 5 5500U with DDR4. The Geekom also doubles the storage.

Can the memory be upgraded on both?

Yes. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) both use SODIMM memory and both accept up to 64 GB, DDR4 on the Beelink and DDR5 on the Geekom.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), with three years against one year on the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB).

Who should buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?

Buyers on a tight budget who need a small Windows 11 Pro desktop for office work, streaming or an always-on home server, and who can add storage later.

Who should buy the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?

Anyone who wants a faster, smaller everyday desktop with 1 TB of storage, USB4, dual HDMI, an SD reader and a three-year warranty.

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