Winner
Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) earns the nod over Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) on the strength of price, rating, and warranty.
It separates itself most clearly on price, rating, and warranty, while still looking better on memory capacity and storage capacity. The only strong reason to choose Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) is if memory type is more important to you than the overall verdict. For most setups, Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) is the smarter buy.
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| Feature | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $939.00 | $979.99 | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 512 GB | Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | M4 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Unified Memory | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CUs) | 10-core GPU | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | Different strengths |
Winner
$939.00
- + Price: $939.00
- + Rating: 4.8
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
$979.99
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- - Price: $979.99 vs $939.00
- - Rating: 4.7 vs 4.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)?
Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) and Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) lists $939.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) lists $979.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) is listed at $939.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $979.99. Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) (better spec).
Who should buy Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB)?
Choose Beelink SER8 (32GB + 1TB) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than memory type.
Who should buy Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)?
Choose Apple Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is memory type and that matters more than price.
Full comparison table
Compare all 68 Mini PCs side by side
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- 68 Mini PCs
- 41 specs compared
- 38 filters
MINISFORUMX1 Lite-255 (32GB + 1TB)
$699.90
AsusNUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)
$1902.44
MINISFORUMMS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
$2099.00
AsusNUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
$949.99
AsusROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
$2599.00
BeelinkMini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
$339.00
AsusNUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)
$1101.00
GeekomIT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
$1399.00- Beelink
SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
$939.00 
BeelinkSER9 Pro (24GB + 1TB)
$689.00
AppleMac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
$979.99
AppleMac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
$1569.00
AppleMac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
$1273.46
BeelinkSER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
$389.00
GMKtecNucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
$599.99
GeekomGT1 Mega Ultra 9
10% OFF$949.00$854.10
BeelinkMini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
$289.00
MINISFORUMMS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
$3799.00
GeekomA9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)
5% OFF$3999.00$3799.04
GMKtecNucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)
28% OFF$459.99$329.99
Mini PCsBeelinkEQi 304 (24GB + 512GB)
4.3(702)$629.00
Mini PCsBeelinkGTi14 (32GB + 1TB)
4.0(30)$1049.00
Mini PCsBeelinkGTi15 Ultra (64GB + 1TB)
4.3(33)$1499.00
Mini PCsBeelinkGTi15 Ultra (96GB + 2TB)
4.3(218)$1949.00
Mini PCsBeelinkGTR9 Pro (128GB + 2TB)
3.0(17)$3639.00- Mini PCsBeelink
Mini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
4.5(262)$289.00 - Mini PCsBeelink
Mini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
5.0(2)$339.00 
Mini PCsBeelinkMini S13 (N150 16GB + 500GB)
4.2(33)$349.00
Mini PCsBeelinkSEi14 (32GB + 1TB)
4.3(33)$829.00
Mini PCsBeelinkSER10 Max (32GB + 1TB)
5% OFF$1299.00$1229.00
Mini PCsBeelinkSER3 (16GB + 500GB)
4.4(480)10% OFF$299.00$269.00- Mini PCsBeelink
SER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
4.6(37)$389.00 - Mini PCsBeelink
SER8 (32GB + 1TB)
4.8(8)$939.00 
Mini PCsBeelinkSER9 Max (64GB + 1TB)
$1149.00- Mini PCsBeelink
SER9 Pro (24GB + 1TB)
4.8(7)$689.00
- Mini PCsApple
Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
4.6(206)$1273.46 - Mini PCsApple
Mac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
4.7(405)$979.99 - Mini PCsApple
Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
4.7(250)$1569.00 
Mini PCsAppleMac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)
4.4(13)$2199.00
SpeakersAppleHomePod (2nd gen)
4.5(54)$369.99
SpeakersAppleHomePod mini
$99.00
Voice AssistantsAppleHomePod (2nd gen)
4.5(54)$369.99
Voice AssistantsAppleHomePod mini
$99.00