ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs Beelink EQ mini

Black ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 viewed from the front
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Image: ASUS
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55

Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU

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Beelink EQ mini

Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option

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1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

ASUS ExpertCenter PN55

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access
  • Storage expansion Not available
  • Thunderbolt 4 Not available

Beelink EQ mini

  • Memory is upgradeable Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access Not available
  • Storage expansion Yes
  • Thunderbolt 4 Yes

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

ASUS ExpertCenter PN55

  • Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked

References

  1. ASUS. ExpertCenter PN55 US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  2. Level1Techs. Is it Worth it? A Quick Overview of the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 64GB DDR5-5600, 2 x 32GB / 1TB Micron NVMe SSD. Performance mode for benchmarks. Windows edition, Linux distribution, kernel and firmware version unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Acquisition terms unconfirmed. YouTube displays an affiliate product tag; editor links ASUS in the description.

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Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationExpertCenter PN55EQ mini
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 7 450Intel Core 3 304
Cores / threads8 / 165 / 5
Processor default TDP45 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 860MIntel Xe3-LPG graphics

Memory and storage

SpecificationExpertCenter PN55EQ mini
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GBLPDDR5-5600
Maximum memory96 GBNot published
Upgradeable memoryYesNot published
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationExpertCenter PN55EQ mini
Ethernet2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed
WirelessWi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesNot published
ThunderboltNot publishedYes

Size and price

SpecificationExpertCenter PN55EQ mini
Enclosure volumeNot publishedNot published
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned