Beelink EQi 304 vs MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink EQi 304
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MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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3Can it game?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM M2 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
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USB-C monitor power did not work in one test Not available
MINISFORUM M2 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
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USB-C monitor power did not work in one test
Robtech reported that his M2 Pro briefly powered on and then shut down when powered from his USB-C test monitor. The manufacturer advertises USB-C power input, but this result does not establish compatibility with every monitor, cable or power supply.
Robtech · 2:38
7Is it good value?
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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
MINISFORUM M2 Pro
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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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MINISFORUM. M2 Pro specifications and US preorder configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / silver chassis / US power cord; included OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Intel’s Beast in a Mac Mini Form Factor! Minisforum M2 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 32GB LPDDR5X-7467 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware version unconfirmed. Tested vertically in balanced and performance modes.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied a free review sample; retail affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
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 MINISFORUM M2 Pro
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EQi 304 | M2 Pro |
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| CPU | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 5 / 5 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EQi 304 | M2 Pro |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EQi 304 | M2 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 × 10GbE and 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB4 | Not published | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | EQi 304 | M2 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1.81 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |