Beelink EQ mini vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Beelink EQ mini
Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ mini
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink EQ mini
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Storage expansion Yes
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Thunderbolt 4 Yes
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Memory is upgradeable Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Storage expansion Not available
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Thunderbolt 4 Not available
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQ mini
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Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
References
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Beelink. EQ mini specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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GMKtec. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
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Specification differences
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |