Beelink EQi 304 vs GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 64GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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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
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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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
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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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.
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Manufacturer posted a fix for a startup freeze Not available
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro
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Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
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Manufacturer posted a fix for a startup freeze
GMKtec states that BIOS EVO_X1_PRO_103_260812 fixes a startup freeze after Windows update KB5101684. The product page links the model-specific update and instructions. The BIOS installed on current retail units is unconfirmed.
GMKtec
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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GMKtec. EVO-X1 Pro specifications and BIOS notice. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 64GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications and support notice; no MiniPCBench measurements.
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | EVO-X1 Pro |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 12 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | AMD Radeon 890M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | EVO-X1 Pro |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5-6400 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | EVO-X1 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | AMD RZ717 / MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | EVO-X1 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |