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Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) vs Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) wins this entry-level matchup on ratings, memory capacity and storage, with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 and a 480 GB SSD against the 8 GB and 256 GB of the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB).
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Its Ryzen 5 5500U is also a much stronger processor than the Pentium Gold 7505, and it adds 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4 and support for up to 64 GB of memory. The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) is the cheaper machine and carries a 3-year warranty against Beelink's one year, plus two USB-C ports, a Mini DisplayPort, an SD card reader, a Kensington lock and a slimmer 34.2 mm chassis that runs on a 65W supply. Both ship with Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6 and VESA mounts. Buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) for real performance, and the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) for the lowest price and the longest warranty.
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FeatureBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)Winner
Price$389.00$299.00Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)
Rating4.44.3Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Warranty1 year3 yearsGeekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)
Memory Capacity16 GB8 GBBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
Storage Capacity480 GB256 GBBeelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 5 5500UIntel Pentium Gold 7505Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-slotDual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores)Intel UHD Graphics (48 EUs)Different strengths
Memory TypeDDR4DDR4Tie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) or Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?

The Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) wins overall: better ratings, 16 GB of memory against 8 GB, 480 GB of storage against 256 GB and a much faster Ryzen 5 5500U. The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) is cheaper with a 3-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) and the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?

Processor class. The SER5 Pro's Ryzen 5 5500U is a mainstream laptop chip, while the Mini Air12 uses a Pentium Gold 7505 aimed at very light workloads. Memory and storage follow the same pattern, 16 GB and 480 GB against 8 GB and 256 GB.

Which one has the longer warranty?

The Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB), at 3 years against 1 year for the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB). It also includes an SD card reader, USB-C ports and a Kensington lock that the Beelink lacks.

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

Buy the Beelink SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB) if you want a machine that feels quick day to day: Ryzen 5 5500U, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 expandable to 64 GB, a 480 GB SSD, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and both HDMI and DisplayPort.

Who should buy the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB)?

Buy the Geekom Mini Air12 (Pentium 7505 8GB + 256GB) if you want the cheapest option with a 3-year warranty for very light use, plus USB-C, Mini DisplayPort, an SD card reader and a slim 34.2 mm chassis.

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