Beelink EQ mini vs GMKtec NucBox K16
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Beelink EQ mini
Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
GMKtec NucBox K16
Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ mini
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode Not available
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Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2 Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode
Team Pandory found the fan loud during gaming in Balanced mode on his 32GB/512GB K16, with more noise in Performance mode. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Team Pandory · 11:27 -
Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2
Mash IT said he hardly noticed the fan while playing Dota 2 in Performance mode on his 32GB/1TB K16. His result differs from Team Pandory's load test; firmware and room conditions were not established as equivalent.
Mash IT · 8:07
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ mini
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock
Mash IT unplugged the barrel power supply and powered the K16 from a 100W USB-C dock. This verifies that connection in his setup; it does not establish compatibility with every dock or sustained performance at every power limit.
Mash IT · 9:53
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 K16
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Storage expansion Not available
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Thunderbolt 4 Not available
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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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 K16 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Team Pandory. GMKtec K16 Review: Premium Ryzen 7 Mini PC w/ Oculink. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro 24H2. Balanced and Performance modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
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Mash IT. GMKtec NucBox K16 - An affordable PC in 2026!!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB SSD. Windows edition and firmware version unconfirmed; Performance mode used for Dota 2.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; review-unit acquisition unconfirmed.
Value for money
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Verified specifications
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Processor
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K16 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | AMD Radeon 680M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K16 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-5600 | LPDDR5-6400 onboard |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K16 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Wireless | MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K16 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |