Beelink EQi 304 vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
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Noticeable fan noise under load Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Noticeable fan noise under load
ServeTheHome describes its Core Ultra 9 285 and RTX A1000 unit as quiet at idle but loud under load, with warm exhaust. This observation applies to the reviewer’s more powerful CPU configuration; noise was not measured on this catalog SKU.
ServeTheHome · 15:43
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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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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Memory access through the bottom panel Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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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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Memory access through the bottom panel
ServeTheHome shows the memory sockets and two SSD positions beneath the removable bottom panel. Its unit has one 32GB CSODIMM installed. The reviewed Core Ultra 9 285 differs from this Core Ultra 7 265 configuration.
ServeTheHome · 10:12
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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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
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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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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Lenovo PSREF. ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 30K50050US specifications. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ServeTheHome. Even an NVIDIA GPU and 3x SSDs fit in 1L Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen2. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285, RTX A1000 8GB, 32GB single DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. OS edition and firmware unconfirmed; CPU differs from this catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Lenovo supplied the review system; loan versus retained status was not specified. Affiliate links disclosed.
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 Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
- Supports 64 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Not published | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |