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Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) vs GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Beelink and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) is the more complete option versus GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) in 2026, helped most by warranty, memory type, and memory speed.
What pushes it ahead is warranty, memory type, and memory speed, and memory capacity keeps the advantage from looking narrow. You should still consider GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) if its specific feature mix matters more than raw overall balance. That makes Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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The biggest differences

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

  • Warranty3×Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)3 years vs 1 year
  • Memory Capacity2×Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
FeatureBeelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)Winner
Warranty3 years1 yearBeelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR5DDR4Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s3200 MT/sBeelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity32 GB16 GBBeelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 7 8845HSIntel Core i7-1185G7Different strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon 780M (12 CUs)Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz)Different strengths
Rating4.24.2Tie
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Storage Capacity1 TB1 TBTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) or GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, memory type, and memory speed.

What is the biggest difference between Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) and GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Warranty is one of the clearest differences: Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) lists 3 years, while GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) lists 1 year.

Who should buy Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) if your priority is warranty and memory type and that matters more than the competing advantages.

Who should buy GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Choose GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than warranty.

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