Beelink EQ14 vs GEEKOM A8 Max
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Beelink EQ14
N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA SSD / dual Gigabit LAN / Windows 11 Home / Navy Blue / US power cord
GEEKOM A8 Max
Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ14
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Video editing with effects Not available
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Video editing with effects
TT Technology reported choppy playback when adding heavier effects and stabilization to a 4K Premiere Pro timeline on his 32GB/2TB unit. He found proxies useful for smoother editing. This is a report about his project, not a MiniPCBench performance measurement.
TT Technology · 3:21
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ14
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ14
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ14
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ14
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GEEKOM A8 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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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Opening the case Not available
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage expansion Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Opening the case
Robtech showed that opening his A8 Max required removing four glued rubber feet before prying off the bottom cover. Allow extra care and time when accessing the memory or SSD.
Robtech · 2:03
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ14
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GEEKOM A8 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.
Lifting Linux · 5:54
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Early Ubuntu display support Not available
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Later Linux kernel check Not available
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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GEEKOM. A8 Max specifications and US retail configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Bigger and Better Ryzen Mini PC - GEEKOM A8 MAX Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review unit; affiliate and coupon links.
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TT Technology. Geekom A8 Max - Epic Mini Pc!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; UK power adapter; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Sponsored by GEEKOM; manufacturer supplied unit and retail/coupon links.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ14
- Provides 2 storage slots versus
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A8 Max
- Supports 48 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ14 | A8 Max |
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| CPU | Intel Processor N150 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| 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 | A8 Max |
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| Memory type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ14 | A8 Max |
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| Ethernet | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) | 2 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel AX101 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ14 | A8 Max |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |