Beelink EQ14 vs ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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Beelink EQ14
N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 500GB SATA SSD / dual Gigabit LAN / Windows 11 Home / Navy Blue / US power cord
ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
Intel N150 / 8GB DDR5 / 128GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQ14
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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQ14
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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQ14
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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQ14
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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQ14
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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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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
ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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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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ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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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
ZOTAC ZBOX CI360 nano
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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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ZOTAC. CI360 nano user manual. Product page. Accessed .
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQ14 | ZBOX CI360 nano |
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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 Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQ14 | ZBOX CI360 nano |
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| Memory type | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; one module |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQ14 | ZBOX CI360 nano |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111H) | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel AX101 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EQ14 | ZBOX CI360 nano |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.92 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |