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Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the 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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The biggest differences

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

  • Warranty3×Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)3 years vs 1 year
  • Storage Capacity2.1×Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 480 GB
FeatureBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)Winner
Rating4.44.3Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Warranty1 year3 yearsGeekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s5600 MT/sGeekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity480 GB1 TBGeekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD Ryzen 7 8745HSDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores)AMD Radeon 780MDifferent strengths
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie

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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