Beelink EQi 304 vs GEEKOM A8 Max
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
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 EQi 304
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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 EQi 304
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A8 Max
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GEEKOM A8 Max
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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.
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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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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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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 EQi 304
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GEEKOM A8 Max
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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 A8 Max
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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. 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
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Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
- Provides 2 storage slots versus
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A8 Max
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | A8 Max |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | AMD Radeon 780M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | A8 Max |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | A8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | A8 Max |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |