Beelink EQ mini vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Beelink EQ mini, manufacturer product view

Black MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG viewed from the front and above

Beelink EQ mini Image: Beelink

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Image: MSI

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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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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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Memory
Storage

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
Security lock also restricts bottom access Not available

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Storage expansion Not available
Thunderbolt 4 Not available
Memory is upgradeable Yes
Storage is upgradeable Yes
Security lock also restricts bottom access

7Is it good value?

Beelink EQ mini

Not available

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Not available

8Will it be dependable?

Beelink EQ mini

Network boot stack was disabled by default Not available

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Network boot stack was disabled by default

References

Beelink. EQ mini specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed September 6, 2026.

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.
MSI. Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed September 6, 2026.

Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
Level1Techs. Finally! Panther Lake! A Quick Look at the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG. Video review. May 31, 2026. Accessed September 6, 2026.

Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 32GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB Phison SSD / Windows 11 Pro. BIOS EB211IMS.1A20 dated March 4, 2026 shown. Power profile unconfirmed.

Disclosure: Reviewer thanks MSI for access to the hardware; whether the unit was loaned or retained is unclear. Affiliate link disclosed.

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ mini

Provides 2 storage slots versus 1

Higher listed specifications for MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

Specification	EQ mini	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
CPU	Intel Core 3 304	Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
Cores / threads	5 / 5	16 / 16
Processor default TDP	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Integrated graphics	Intel Xe3-LPG graphics	Intel Graphics

Memory and storage

Specification	EQ mini	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Memory type	LPDDR5-5600	DDR5 SO-DIMM
Maximum memory	Not published	96 GB
Upgradeable memory	Not published	Yes
Storage slots	2	1

Connectivity

Specification	EQ mini	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Ethernet	10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed	2 x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE
Wireless		Wi-Fi 7; adapter model and Bluetooth version unconfirmed for this SKU
USB4	Not published	Yes
Thunderbolt	Yes	Yes

Size and price

Specification	EQ mini	Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
Enclosure volume	Not published	0.51 liters
List price	Not published	Not published
Product class	Not assigned	Not assigned