Beelink EQ14 vs GMKtec NucBox K16
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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 K16
Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ14
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ14
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink EQ14
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ14
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode Not available
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Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2 Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode
Team Pandory found the fan loud during gaming in Balanced mode on his 32GB/512GB K16, with more noise in Performance mode. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Team Pandory · 11:27 -
Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2
Mash IT said he hardly noticed the fan while playing Dota 2 in Performance mode on his 32GB/1TB K16. His result differs from Team Pandory's load test; firmware and room conditions were not established as equivalent.
Mash IT · 8:07
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ14
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock
Mash IT unplugged the barrel power supply and powered the K16 from a 100W USB-C dock. This verifies that connection in his setup; it does not establish compatibility with every dock or sustained performance at every power limit.
Mash IT · 9:53
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 K16
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage expansion Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQ14
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
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.
Robtech · 3:00 -
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
GMKtec NucBox K16
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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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GMKtec. NucBox K16 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Team Pandory. GMKtec K16 Review: Premium Ryzen 7 Mini PC w/ Oculink. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro 24H2. Balanced and Performance modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
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Mash IT. GMKtec NucBox K16 - An affordable PC in 2026!!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB SSD. Windows edition and firmware version unconfirmed; Performance mode used for Dota 2.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; review-unit acquisition unconfirmed.
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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 K16
- Supports 16 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox K16 |
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| CPU | Intel Processor N150 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox K16 |
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| Memory type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5-6400 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox K16 |
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| Ethernet | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Wireless | Intel AX101 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ14 | NucBox K16 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |