ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs Beelink EQi 304
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Beelink EQi 304
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Beelink EQi 304
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3Can it game?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access
Level1Techs showed that the Kensington lock prevents access to the bottom panel on the reviewed 64GB unit.
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Storage expansion Not available
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Thunderbolt 4 Not available
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SO-DIMM access Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access Not available
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Storage expansion Yes
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Thunderbolt 4 Yes
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SO-DIMM access
ETA PRIME shows a single SO-DIMM module inside his 24GB EQi configuration after removing the bottom cover.
ETA PRIME · 2:24
7Is it good value?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked
Level1Techs demonstrated the firmware key-management options and reported that a Linux installation with custom EFI keys worked. The distribution, kernel and firmware version were not specified.
Level1Techs · 5:09 -
Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked Not available
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Ubuntu 26.04 check
Lon.TV booted Ubuntu 26.04 and reported working audio, video, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and both Ethernet ports. This checks that version on his unit; it does not establish support for every Linux distribution.
Lon.TV · 9:04
References
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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.
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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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Beelink. EQi 304 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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Lon.TV. The Beelink Eqi 304 is an Interesting Intel Wildcat Lake Mini PC - Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB RAM / 512GB UFS; Ubuntu 26.04 booted for Linux check. Firmware unverified.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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ETA PRIME. First Look: Intel Wildcat CPU Mini PC (Xe3 iGPU). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB SO-DIMM / Windows 11; reviewer calls installed storage 500GB, while manufacturer specifies 512GB UFS.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion disclosed; acquisition not established.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | EQi 304 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 5 / 5 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | EQi 304 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | EQi 304 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Not published |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | EQi 304 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |