Beelink EQi 304 vs GEEKOM A5
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
GEEKOM A5
Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A5
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A5
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A5
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
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Reviewer impression of fan noise Not available
GEEKOM A5
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Reviewer impression of fan noise
Robtech described fan noise on his 16GB/512GB A5 as low and unobtrusive, though audible. This is his impression of the reviewed unit, not a MiniPCBench noise score.
Robtech · 9:48
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A5
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink EQi 304
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage expansion Yes
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Thunderbolt 4 Yes
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SO-DIMM access
ETA PRIME shows a single SO-DIMM module inside his 24GB EQi configuration after removing the bottom cover.
ETA PRIME · 2:24 -
Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover Not available
GEEKOM A5
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage expansion Not available
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Thunderbolt 4 Not available
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SO-DIMM access Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover
ETA PRIME showed the A5 bottom cover still attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable after removing its four screws. Open it carefully when accessing the memory or drives.
ETA PRIME · 2:13
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A5
Not available
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink EQi 304
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Ubuntu 26.04 check
Lon.TV booted Ubuntu 26.04 and reported working audio, video, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and both Ethernet ports. This checks that version on his unit; it does not establish support for every Linux distribution.
Lon.TV · 9:04
GEEKOM A5
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Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
References
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Beelink. EQi 304 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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Lon.TV. The Beelink Eqi 304 is an Interesting Intel Wildcat Lake Mini PC - Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB RAM / 512GB UFS; Ubuntu 26.04 booted for Linux check. Firmware unverified.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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ETA PRIME. First Look: Intel Wildcat CPU Mini PC (Xe3 iGPU). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB SO-DIMM / Windows 11; reviewer calls installed storage 500GB, while manufacturer specifies 512GB UFS.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion disclosed; acquisition not established.
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GEEKOM. A5 US configurations and specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ETA PRIME. CHEAP Ryzen Mini PC Tested! GEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U) Gaming & Performance Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Affiliate and software-key links; review-unit acquisition not established.
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Robtech. My Favourite GEEKOM Mini PC - GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review sample; affiliate and coupon links.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A5
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | A5 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 6 / 12 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | AMD Radeon integrated graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | A5 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR4 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth version unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | A5 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |