Beelink EQ mini vs MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Beelink EQ mini, manufacturer product view
Silver MINISFORUM M2 Pro with front ports and top fingerprint reader
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Beelink EQ mini

Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option

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MINISFORUM M2 Pro

Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Beelink EQ mini

  • Storage expansion Yes
  • Thunderbolt 4 Yes
  • Memory is upgradeable Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test Not available

MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Storage expansion Not available
  • Thunderbolt 4 Not available
  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB-C monitor power did not work in one test

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

References

  1. MINISFORUM. M2 Pro specifications and US preorder configuration. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  2. Robtech. Intel’s Beast in a Mac Mini Form Factor! Minisforum M2 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware version unconfirmed. Tested vertically in balanced and performance modes.

    Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; retail affiliate links disclosed.

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ mini

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM M2 Pro

  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationEQ miniM2 Pro
CPUIntel Core 3 304Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Cores / threads5 / 516 / 16
Processor default TDPNot disclosedNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel Xe3-LPG graphicsIntel Arc B390

Memory and storage

SpecificationEQ miniM2 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5-5600LPDDR5X-7467 onboard
Maximum memoryNot published32 GB
Upgradeable memoryNot publishedNo
Storage slots23

Connectivity

SpecificationEQ miniM2 Pro
Ethernet10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed1 × 10GbE and 1 × 2.5GbE
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0
USB4Not publishedYes
ThunderboltYesNot published

Size and price

SpecificationEQ miniM2 Pro
Enclosure volumeNot published1.81 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned