Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Beelink and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) is the more capable mini PC of these two, carried by its Radeon 8060S graphics and its faster memory.
Its 64GB of LPDDR5X runs at 7500 MT/s against the DDR5-5600 in the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB), and it adds an XDNA 2 NPU and Wi-Fi 7 that the Beelink does not have. Where the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) strikes back is value and flexibility: it is the less expensive of the pair, the better reviewed, and its two SO-DIMM slots let memory grow to 128GB, while the Geekom's 64GB is soldered for good. The Beelink also brings a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port and Thunderbolt 3 over USB4, and the Geekom answers with an SDXC reader and a fingerprint sensor. Pick the Geekom A9 Mega for GPU and local AI work, and the Beelink SER9 Max for a fast wired network and room to add memory later.
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| Feature | Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) | Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1149.00 | $2399.00 | Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 7500 MT/s | Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CUs) | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Graphics and AI acceleration
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) runs Radeon 8060S graphics with an XDNA 2 NPU, a class well above the Radeon 780M in the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB), which carries no NPU at all. For local models, 3D work or gaming on integrated graphics, only the Geekom has the headroom.
Memory speed and upgradability
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) uses soldered LPDDR5X at 7500 MT/s, fast and shared with its GPU but fixed at 64GB. The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) uses DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots, slower but able to grow to 128GB later.
Wired networking
The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) has a single 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, while the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) has two 2.5G ports. One very fast link points to the Beelink; two separate links suit a router, firewall or home lab role.
Ports and extras
The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) offers Thunderbolt 3 through its USB4 port, which the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) does not. The Geekom answers with an SDXC reader and a fingerprint sensor that the Beelink leaves out.
Wireless
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) ships Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, where the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) runs Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It matters if you rely on wireless rather than a wired port.
Which one to buy if
- you run local AI models or play on integrated graphics
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) pairs a Radeon 8060S with an XDNA 2 NPU, a graphics class the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) cannot match.
- you need a 10 Gigabit wired link
Only the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) carries a 10 Gigabit port; the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) stops at dual 2.5G.
- you plan to add memory in a year or two
The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) takes two SO-DIMM modules up to 128GB, while the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) is soldered at 64GB.
- you want to spend as little as possible
The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) is the more affordable and the better reviewed of the two.
- you want Wi-Fi 7, an SD reader and a fingerprint sensor
Those three come with the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) and not with the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB).
$1149.00
- + Price: $1149.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- - Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s vs 7500 MT/s
Winner
$2399.00
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 7500 MT/s
- - Price: $2399.00 vs $1149.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) or Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) takes it on capability, with Radeon 8060S graphics, an XDNA 2 NPU and faster LPDDR5X memory. The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) is the better buy for a fast wired network and for anyone who wants memory they can still upgrade.
What is the biggest difference between the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) and the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?
The graphics class. The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) uses Radeon 8060S graphics with a dedicated NPU, while the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) relies on Radeon 780M and no NPU. Memory follows the same split: fast soldered LPDDR5X on the Geekom, slower but upgradeable DDR5 on the Beelink.
Can you upgrade the memory in the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) or the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?
Only in the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB), which uses two SO-DIMM slots and supports up to 128GB. The Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) ships 64GB of LPDDR5X soldered to the board, so that is its ceiling.
Which has better networking, the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) or the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?
They are built for different jobs. The Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB) has one 10 Gigabit Ethernet port for a single very fast link, and the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) has two 2.5G ports for separate networks. The Geekom also adds Wi-Fi 7 over the Beelink's Wi-Fi 6.
Who should buy the Beelink SER9 Max (64GB + 1TB)?
Buyers on a 10 Gigabit network, anyone who wants to add memory later up to 128GB, and users who value Thunderbolt 3 over USB4, the lower price and the stronger owner feedback.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)?
Anyone whose work leans on the GPU or on-device AI, since the Geekom A9 Mega (64GB + 1TB) brings a Radeon 8060S, an XDNA 2 NPU and Wi-Fi 7, along with an SD reader and a fingerprint sensor.
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