Beelink EQ mini vs GMKtec NucBox K17
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Beelink EQ mini
Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
GMKtec NucBox K17
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ mini
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress
Robtech found the included 1TB eKit Store SSD reached thermal-throttling territory when he stressed the CPU and SSD together for an extended period. This concern applies to his drive and test conditions; it is not a normalized temperature result.
Robtech · 9:56
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ mini
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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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 K17
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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 K17
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8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQ mini
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance Not available
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance
Robtech reported large performance changes between power cycles on his review unit. He said a BIOS supplied by GMKtec, dated August 13, fixed the issue. This records his result; the installed firmware on current retail units is unconfirmed.
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Team Pandory booted Batocera 43 from USB and reported working Wi-Fi and an 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller on his 16GB/512GB unit. This is a basic compatibility check for that configuration.
Team Pandory · 10:27
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 K17 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. One of Their Best Mini PCs Yet, BUT...GMKtec K17 Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB eKit Store PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Reviewer tested a supplied August 13 BIOS update; Balanced and Performance modes.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Team Pandory. This $559 Mini PC Has Surprisingly Powerful Graphics! [GMKTEC K17 Review]. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; Batocera 43. Firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K17 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 8 / 8 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | Intel Arc 130V |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K17 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K17 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed | 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ mini | NucBox K17 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |