Beelink EQi 304 vs MINISFORUM AI X1
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
MINISFORUM AI X1
Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
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Fan noise did not intrude during review Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Fan noise did not intrude during review
Mr. Sujano described the fans as audible but unobtrusive during his use of the Ryzen 7 255 model. This is his subjective experience, without a comparable sound-pressure measurement.
Mr. Sujano · 7:40
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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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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OCuLink takes the second SSD slot
Robtech installed the supplied M.2-to-OCuLink adapter in the second storage slot. Using that adapter leaves room for one internal M.2 SSD in the reviewed AI X1.
Robtech · 3:54
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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 -
Protective film left on a thermal pad Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1
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Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
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Protective film left on a thermal pad
Robtech found protective plastic still covering a memory/storage thermal pad in his review sample and left it in place for his thermal tests. This is a fault observed on that unit, not an established failure rate.
Robtech · 3:35
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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MINISFORUM. AI X1 specifications and US configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US adapter; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The Most Requested Mini PC Review - Minisforum AI X1. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600 / 1TB Kingston PCIe 4 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. OCuLink adapter installed during review.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; affiliate links disclosed.
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Mr. Sujano. Mini PC that packs a Punch: minisforum AI X1 review - AMD Ryzen 7 255. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 255 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows; OS edition, firmware and installed memory layout unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Reviewer says MINISFORUM sent the unit; affiliate links disclosed.
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Specification differences
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | AI X1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 |
| 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 | AI X1 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | AI X1 |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | AI X1 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |