Beelink EQ14 vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Beelink EQ14
N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA SSD / dual Gigabit LAN / Windows 11 Home / Navy Blue / US power cord
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ14
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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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
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage expansion Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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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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Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Early Ubuntu display support Not available
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Later Linux kernel check Not available
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
Lon.TV · 10:32 -
A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
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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GMKtec. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQ14
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
- Supports 16 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | Intel Processor N150 | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Memory type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Ethernet | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Intel AX101 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |