Beelink EQ14 vs Beelink SER9 MAX
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Beelink EQ14
N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA SSD / dual Gigabit LAN / Windows 11 Home / Navy Blue / US power cord
Beelink SER9 MAX
Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ14
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Beelink SER9 MAX
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ14
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Beelink SER9 MAX
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ14
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Beelink SER9 MAX
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ14
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Beelink SER9 MAX
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ14
Not available
Beelink SER9 MAX
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink EQ14
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage expansion Yes
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USB4 Not available
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Upgradeable storage Not available
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Bottom-cover access Not available
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Memory is upgradeable Not available
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Storage expansion Not available
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USB4 Yes
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Upgradeable storage Yes
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Bottom-cover access
ETA PRIME demonstrates removal of the bottom cover after undoing four screws.
ETA PRIME · 2:05
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ14
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Beelink SER9 MAX
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8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQ14
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Early Ubuntu display support
In December 2024, Robtech reported graphics support problems when booting Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS from USB on his N150 EQ14. This is a dated software compatibility finding, not a test of current Linux releases.
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Later Linux kernel check
In January 2025, Lifting Linux reported limited display settings with Ubuntu’s kernel 6.8 and said upgrading to kernel 6.12 resolved the problem on his N150 EQ14. His Linux installation differs from the Windows 11 Home configuration listed here.
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Proxmox installation caveat Not available
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Early Ubuntu display support Not available
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Later Linux kernel check Not available
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Proxmox installation caveat
VirtualizationHowto encountered a blinking Proxmox VE 9 installer while using a TinyPilot remote KVM. He installed VE 8 and upgraded to VE 9, and cautioned that the problem could be specific to his setup.
VirtualizationHowto · 11:24
References
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Beelink. EQ14 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA SSD / dual Gigabit LAN / Windows 11 Home / Navy Blue / US power cord
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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Robtech. Not What You Think - Beelink EQ14 Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA / Gigabit Ethernet; Windows 11 Pro supplied. Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS live USB shown; firmware unverified.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Lifting Linux. Linux on Intel’s N150: Beelink EQ14 Tested!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA / Gigabit Ethernet; Arch Linux and Ubuntu installations, including kernel 6.12. Firmware unverified.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed. Same creator as Elevated Systems; unit acquisition not established.
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Beelink. SER9 MAX H255/H260/H350 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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ETA PRIME. SER9 MAX Mini PC First Look! Ryzen 7 H 255 Quiet, Cool, and Powerful. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 with 1TB SSD; installed RAM capacity not verified.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion are disclosed; unit acquisition was not established.
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VirtualizationHowto. Beelink SER9 Max Review and Proxmox 10 Gig Mini PC Giveaway. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 running Proxmox; RAM capacity and firmware not established. TinyPilot remote KVM used for installation.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit; the reviewer says the review was unpaid. Video includes a Nakivo sponsor segment.
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ14
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ14 | SER9 MAX |
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| CPU | Intel Processor N150 | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ14 | SER9 MAX |
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| Memory type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | Not published |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Not published |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ14 | SER9 MAX |
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| Ethernet | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) | 1 × 10Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel AX101 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ14 | SER9 MAX |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |