Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
A 5500U value box against current Zen 4, and the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) wins this mini PC comparison.
It leads on a 3 year warranty versus 1 year, DDR5 versus DDR4, 5600 MT/s versus 3200 MT/s, and 1TB versus 480GB, with a Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M and two USB4 ports. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) is cheaper, still a 16GB SODIMM machine to 64GB, and uses a Ryzen 5 5500U with a dedicated DisplayPort. Choose the AX8 Max as the faster-memory daily driver; choose the SER5 Pro when a 5500U and a DisplayPort at the lower price are enough.
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| Feature | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $389.00 | $584.10 | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 | Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB | 1 TB | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-slot | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores) | AMD Radeon 780M | Different strengths |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
$389.00
- + Price: $389.00
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
Winner
10% OFF
$584.10
$649.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- - Price: $584.10 vs $389.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) or Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) is better overall on warranty, memory type, memory speed and storage. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) wins on price.
What is the biggest difference between Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) and Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
The CPU generation and the memory. The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) uses a Ryzen 7 8745HS with DDR5-5600 and Radeon 780M. The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) uses a Ryzen 5 5500U with DDR4-3200 and Radeon Graphics (7 cores).
Which of these two has a dedicated DisplayPort?
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) has a dedicated DisplayPort. The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) uses two HDMI 2.0 ports and does not list a dedicated DisplayPort.
Who should buy the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want DDR5, Radeon 780M, 1TB, USB4 and a three-year warranty should choose the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB).
Who should buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)?
Buyers who want a cheaper 16GB Ryzen 5 5500U box with a dedicated DisplayPort should choose the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB).
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