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Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
For a Windows workstation meant to last several years, the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is far more machine than the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB).
Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
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Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
$1599.00
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It doubles the memory to 32GB of DDR5 with a 128GB ceiling, ships 2TB across two PCIe 4.0 slots, adds a 50 TOPS NPU for local AI, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, two USB4 ports and a three-year warranty against one. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) sits at the other end of the market: it is the lower priced and better rated of the two, and its six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C video still makes a capable three-screen office desktop. Choose the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) for AI, creative work and a home lab, and the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) for office work and browsing on a small budget.
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FeatureBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)Winner
Price$389.00$1599.00Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Warranty1 year3 yearsGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Storage Capacity480 GB2 TBGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores)AMD Radeon 890MDifferent strengths
Rating4.44.4Tie

What the differences mean

Processor and AI

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) runs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with an XDNA 2 NPU rated at 50 TOPS, enough for local language models. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) runs a previous-generation Ryzen 5 5500U with no NPU, fine for office work, media and a home server.

Memory

32GB of dual-channel DDR5 expandable to 128GB on the Geekom, against 16GB of DDR4-3200 expandable to 64GB on the Beelink. The Geekom has room for large models and many virtual machines.

Storage

The A9 Max ships 2TB and has two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. The SER5 Pro has 480GB on a single NVMe drive, which its own spec summary calls small for a primary machine.

Connectivity

The Geekom adds two 2.5G Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 7, two USB4 ports, six USB-A ports and an SD card reader. The Beelink has one 2.5G port, Wi-Fi 6, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and no card reader.

Warranty

Three years on the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470), one year on the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Geekom vs Beelink: which is better, the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) or the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the far more capable machine, with 32GB of DDR5, 2TB of storage, a 50 TOPS NPU, Wi-Fi 7 and a three-year warranty. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is the lower priced, better rated budget pick for office use.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER5 Pro and the Geekom A9 Max?

Market class. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is an entry-level desktop with a previous-generation Ryzen 5 5500U. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) sits at the top of the mini PC market with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, an NPU and far more memory and storage.

Beelink or Geekom: which has the better warranty?

Geekom. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) comes with three years of warranty, the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) with one year.

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

Buyers on a budget who need an office or home desktop with three-monitor output, 2.5G Ethernet and memory that can grow to 64GB.

Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Anyone running local AI, video editing, virtual machines or a home lab who wants the most memory, storage and networking in a small box.

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