Beelink SER8 (24GB + 1TB) Review: Ryzen 7 8845HS With a Free Memory Slot to Grow Into
This build of the Beelink SER8 pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, its Radeon 780M graphics (12 compute units) and Ryzen AI engine with a single 24GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with Windows 11 Pro installed and a three-year warranty. It has a USB4 port at 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5G Ethernet and vapor chamber cooling in a 135 mm metal case. The memory runs single-channel as shipped, with the second slot free for expansion up to 256GB, and the trade-offs are Wi-Fi 6, an external power adapter and no SD card reader.
- Everyday desktop replacement
- Multi-monitor home office
- Planned memory upgrades
- Light gaming
Pros
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M graphics and Ryzen AI engine
- Second SO-DIMM slot free, up to 256GB of DDR5
- Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, 1TB SSD included
- USB4 at 40Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4
- 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- Vapor chamber cooling in a compact metal case
- Three-year warranty, Windows 11 Pro and an HDMI cable included
Cons
- Single memory module, single-channel until upgraded
- Wi-Fi 6 rather than a newer generation
- External power adapter
- Two of the USB ports are USB 2.0
- No SD card reader, fingerprint sensor or Kensington lock slot
- No built-in speakers or microphone
Who is the Beelink SER8 (24GB + 1TB) for?
It suits someone who wants a capable Windows desktop without a tower, for office work, browsing with many tabs, photo editing, development and media, with the integrated Radeon 780M covering lighter games. This configuration fits a buyer who finds 24GB enough for now or plans to add a second memory module later.
What the Beelink SER8 (24GB + 1TB) offers
The Ryzen 7 8845HS is paired with Radeon 780M graphics with 12 compute units and AMD's Ryzen AI engine. Memory is one 24GB DDR5 SO-DIMM at 5600 MT/s, with a second slot free and a maximum of 256GB. Storage uses two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, one holding the included 1TB drive. For displays and peripherals there is HDMI 2.1 (4K at 120Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K at 144Hz) and a USB4 Type-C port at 40Gbps that is Thunderbolt 3 compatible, plus two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, two USB 2.0 ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Networking is 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 on an Intel AX200 card and Bluetooth 5.2. Cooling is MSC 2.0 with a vapor chamber, the case is metal and weighs 750 g, and an HDMI cable comes in the box.
What to know before you buy
Because the 24GB is a single module, memory runs single-channel until a second SO-DIMM is added, and integrated graphics generally benefit from dual-channel bandwidth. Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi 6 rather than a newer generation, there is one Ethernet port, and power comes from an external 19V, 5.26A adapter. There is no SD card slot, no fingerprint sensor, no Kensington lock slot, no built-in speakers or microphone and no VESA mount in the box.
Is the Beelink SER8 (24GB + 1TB) worth it?
The SER8 platform is well equipped for its size: eight-core Ryzen, capable integrated graphics, USB4, two display outputs plus USB4 and two Gen 4 storage slots, backed by a three-year warranty. The 24GB build makes the most sense when it costs clearly less than a dual-channel configuration, or when you will add a module anyway; if you want the best graphics performance out of the box, a two-module build is the safer choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 24GB in the Beelink SER8 one module or two?
One. This configuration ships with a single 24GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM and the second slot empty, so memory runs single-channel until another module is added.
How much memory can the Beelink SER8 take?
Up to 256GB of DDR5 across its two SO-DIMM slots.
Can I add a second SSD to the Beelink SER8?
Yes. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, and the included 1TB drive uses only one.
Does the Beelink SER8 support Thunderbolt?
Its USB4 Type-C port runs at 40Gbps and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices.
Does the Beelink SER8 have an internal power supply?
No. It runs from an external 19V, 5.26A power adapter.
