Beelink EQi 304 vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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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
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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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 -
Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
Lon.TV · 10:32 -
A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
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. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |