Beelink EQ mini vs GMKtec NucBox K15
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Beelink EQ mini
Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
GMKtec NucBox K15
Core Ultra 5 125U / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray and black / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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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
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Opening the case requires care around the fan cable Not available
GMKtec NucBox K15
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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
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Opening the case requires care around the fan cable
Team Pandory demonstrated removing the feet, metal cover and case screws to reach the replaceable memory and SSDs. The upper fan remains connected to the mainboard as the case opens, so the cable needs care during access.
Team Pandory · 12:02
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K15
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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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Batocera 42 connected to Wi-Fi and a controller Not available
GMKtec NucBox K15
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working video, audio, Bluetooth, networking and Wi-Fi during an Ubuntu test on his 32GB/1TB K15. The distribution version was not specified, so this does not establish compatibility with every Linux release.
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Batocera 42 connected to Wi-Fi and a controller
Team Pandory reported that Batocera 42 booted and connected to Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth controller on his 48GB/1TB K15. This is a basic compatibility check on that configuration.
Team Pandory · 9:44
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 K15 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 125U / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray and black / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. GMKTec K15 Mini PC Review - The "Toyota Camry" Mini PC With Plenty of Upgrade Options. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 125U / 32GB DDR5-4800 / 1TB NVMe SSD. Windows edition and firmware version unconfirmed; Ubuntu version unspecified. Performance mode used.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
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Team Pandory. This Mini PC Runs Shockingly Cool and Quiet [GMKTEC K15 Review]. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 125U / 48GB DDR5-4800 / 1TB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro; Batocera 42 also tested. Firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ mini
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K15
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K15 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 12 / 14 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K15 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-5600 | DDR5 SO-DIMM; up to 5600 MT/s supported |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K15 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Wireless | MediaTek RZ616 / MT7922 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K15 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |