Beelink EQ mini vs MINISFORUM AI X1
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Beelink EQ mini
Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option
MINISFORUM AI X1
Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ mini
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ mini
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ mini
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ mini
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Fan noise did not intrude during review Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Fan noise did not intrude during review
Mr. Sujano described the fans as audible but unobtrusive during his use of the Ryzen 7 255 model. This is his subjective experience, without a comparable sound-pressure measurement.
Mr. Sujano · 7:40
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ mini
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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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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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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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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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot
Robtech installed the supplied M.2-to-OCuLink adapter in the second storage slot. Using that adapter leaves room for one internal M.2 SSD in the reviewed AI X1.
Robtech · 3:54
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ mini
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MINISFORUM AI X1
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8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQ mini
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Protective film left on a thermal pad Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Protective film left on a thermal pad
Robtech found protective plastic still covering a memory/storage thermal pad in his review sample and left it in place for his thermal tests. This is a fault observed on that unit, not an established failure rate.
Robtech · 3:35
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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MINISFORUM. AI X1 specifications and US configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The Most Requested Mini PC Review - Minisforum AI X1. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600 / 1TB Kingston PCIe 4 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. OCuLink adapter installed during review.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; affiliate links disclosed.
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Mr. Sujano. Mini PC that packs a Punch: minisforum AI X1 review - AMD Ryzen 7 255. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows; OS edition, firmware and installed memory layout unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Reviewer says MINISFORUM sent the unit; affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ mini
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ mini | AI X1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | AMD Radeon 780M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ mini | AI X1 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ mini | AI X1 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ mini | AI X1 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |