Beelink GTi15 Ultra vs HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Beelink GTi15 Ultra
Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver, US
HP Z2 Mini G1a
BN8E8UA#ABA: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Windows and Linux support Windows and Ubuntu tested
Robtech found no suspicious software in Windows 11 Pro, booted Ubuntu without trouble, and reported that both 10GbE ports worked under Ubuntu on the loan sample.
Operating-system and device-detection check · Exact 64GB/1TB review unit
Robtech · 4:30 -
Geekbench 6 single-core Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Windows and Linux support Not available
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Geekbench 6 single-core 2934 points
Andrew Marc David measured 2,934 in Geekbench 6 single-core on HP's 128GB review unit.
Geekbench 6 single-core · Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; two 1TB HP Z Turbo SSDs; HP-supplied review unit
Andrew Marc David · 7:00
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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CPU and creator performance Fast CPU; mixed iGPU
Robtech found the GTi15 Ultra's strongest multi-core, AV1 encoding, code-compilation, and Adobe Premiere results in the higher-power Performance mode. The integrated graphics result was weaker than other reviewed 285H systems despite the CPU gains.
Cinebench, Geekbench, encoding, code compilation, Photoshop, and Premiere tests · Default 54W and Performance 65W modes; exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
Robtech · 4:47 -
Ten-minute CPU load 65W sustained
TechTablets ran Cinebench R23 for ten minutes at a 65W limit and reported strong sustained performance without identifying throttling in the narration.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · 65W BIOS power limit; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
TechTablets · 10:17 -
Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
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3DMark Time Spy stress-test stability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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CPU and creator performance Not available
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Ten-minute CPU load Not available
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Geekbench 6 multi-core 16687 points
The same HP-supplied 128GB unit scored 16,687 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; two 1TB HP Z Turbo SSDs
Andrew Marc David · 7:00 -
3DMark Time Spy stress-test stability 97 %
Andrew Marc David reported a 97 percent pass result in the 3DMark Time Spy stress test, which he interpreted as little observed throttling during that run.
3DMark Time Spy stress test · 128GB/2TB review unit; HP default performance configuration; run length not narrated
Andrew Marc David · 8:35
3Can it game?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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The Witcher 3 24 fps
TechTablets observed about 24 FPS in The Witcher 3 at 1080p Low on the Arc 140T, improving to roughly 47 to 48 FPS after dropping to 720p.
The Witcher 3 gameplay · 1080p Low; Arc 140T; 65W mode; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
TechTablets · 12:10 -
Counter-Strike 2 60 fps
Tame That Tech reported 60 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p High on the exact review system.
Counter-Strike 2 gameplay · 1080p High; Arc 140T; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 6:01 -
Desktop-GPU expansion Optional PCIe 5.0 x8 dock
ALKtech tested the optional EX Pro dock with a desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The proprietary PCIe 5.0 x8 connection enables desktop-class graphics, but the dock and graphics card are separate purchases and are not part of this retail configuration.
External GPU installation and game benchmarks · Beelink EX Pro dock and MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ALKtech · 20:58 -
Gaming capability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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The Witcher 3 Not available
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Counter-Strike 2 Not available
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Desktop-GPU expansion Not available
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Gaming capability Playable with adjusted settings
Andrew Marc David found the Radeon 8060S capable of playable frame rates with adjusted settings, but the narration did not state complete game, resolution, preset, and frame-rate combinations suitable for a catalog measurement.
Review gaming suite · 128GB/2TB review unit; individual on-screen results not normalized
Andrew Marc David · 7:55
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Cinebench 2024 peak CPU temperature 93 C
ALKtech measured a 93 C peak during Cinebench 2024 multi-core in a 29.7 C room, with an 89 C average package temperature.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · 65W mode; 29.7 C ambient; exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
ALKtech · 16:13 -
Full-load sound level 37 dBA
ServeTheHome measured about 37 dBA at full CPU load in a 34 dBA studio and found the system unusually quiet for its performance class.
Full CPU utilization · 34 dBA room floor; exact 64GB/1TB purchased unit
ServeTheHome · 15:27 -
Maximum-load noise Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 noise Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Cinebench 2024 peak CPU temperature Not available
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Full-load sound level Not available
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Maximum-load noise 70 dB
Andrew Marc David reported up to 70 dB under maximum load. The review did not state microphone distance or ambient noise, so the result is retained as attributed evidence only.
Maximum-load noise test · 128GB/2TB review unit; measurement distance and room floor not reported
Andrew Marc David · 8:04 -
Cyberpunk 2077 noise 67 dB
The same reviewer reported about 67 dB while running Cyberpunk 2077, again without a documented measurement distance or ambient floor.
Cyberpunk 2077 gaming · 128GB/2TB review unit; game settings, measurement distance, and room floor not reported
Andrew Marc David · 8:10
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Idle wall power 12 W
ServeTheHome measured a typical 9 to 12 W idle range. Robtech measured 41 W with the factory BIOS settings and 24 W after manually enabling CPU C-states, showing that firmware settings materially affect idle draw.
Windows desktop idle · ServeTheHome purchased exact-config unit; observed range 9-12 W
ServeTheHome · 14:46 -
Full-load wall power 75 W
ServeTheHome observed about 75 W at the wall during full CPU utilization on its exact 64GB/1TB system.
Full CPU utilization · Exact 64GB/1TB purchased unit; no external GPU
ServeTheHome · 15:27 -
Powered-off wall draw 4 W
Robtech measured 4 W while the system was shut down and noted that this was enough to keep the case warm.
System shut down while connected to AC · Exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
Robtech · 10:15 -
Internal power supply Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Idle wall power Not available
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Full-load wall power Not available
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Powered-off wall draw Not available
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Internal power supply 300W internal
HP equips this configuration with a 300W internal power supply rated up to 92 percent efficiency, avoiding an external power brick.
Manufacturer power-supply check · BN8E8UA#ABA
HP
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Internal expansion Upgradeable, difficult access
Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots support up to 8TB total. TechTablets found access unusually difficult because the internal power supply and connected panels must be moved before reaching the serviceable components.
Hands-on teardown and component-access check · GTi15 Ultra chassis
TechTablets · 3:20 -
High-speed connectivity 2x 10GbE plus PCIe 5.0 x8
The exact system combines two 10GbE ports, Intel Wi-Fi 7, one 40Gbps USB-C display port, and the proprietary PCIe 5.0 x8 connector for Beelink's optional EX Pro GPU dock.
Manufacturer specification and hands-on port inspection · GTi15 Ultra chassis
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Expansion and service access Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Internal expansion Not available
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High-speed connectivity Not available
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Expansion and service access 2x M.2 plus 2x Flex I/O
HP provides two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 storage slots, a replaceable M.2 2230 wireless card, two configurable rear Flex I/O positions, and tool-free cover removal. The processor and 128GB memory are fixed to the board.
Manufacturer and teardown expansion check · Z2 Mini G1a chassis
Andrew Marc David · 3:51
7Is it good value?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Manufacturer price $1,499
Beelink listed the exact Frost Silver 64GB/1TB US configuration for $1,499 when checked, against a $1,699 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Variant 47817221865714; 64GB/1TB; Windows 11 Pro; US cable
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Verified Amazon configuration B0FM7SBXH7
Amazon ASIN B0FM7SBXH7 matched the exact Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro configuration when checked.
Retailer identity check · GTi15 Ultra 64GB/1TB
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Retail availability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Verified Amazon configuration Not available
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Retail availability Currently unavailable from HP
HP still identifies BN8E8UA#ABA as the exact 128GB/1TB US configuration, but its product page displayed $0.00 and could not be purchased when checked. No current price is published until HP exposes a valid offer.
Manufacturer retail-price check · BN8E8UA#ABA; Windows 11 Pro; 128GB; 1TB SSD
HP
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Seller warranty 3 years
Beelink advertises a three-year seller warranty and a 30-day risk-free trial on the product page.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Thermal and acoustic tradeoff Quiet; settings-sensitive idle
Independent tests consistently found low fan noise, including about 37 dBA at full CPU load, but ALKtech measured a 93 C CPU peak in a warm room and Robtech found unusually high power draw until BIOS C-states were enabled.
Sustained CPU load and Windows idle · Exact 64GB/1TB review units
ServeTheHome · 15:27 -
Included workstation warranty Not available
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Workstation validation Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Seller warranty Not available
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Thermal and acoustic tradeoff Not available
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Included workstation warranty 3 years on-site
HP lists three years of parts, labor, and on-site repair for the exact US Wolf Pro Security retail configuration.
Manufacturer warranty check · BN8E8UA#ABA
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Workstation validation ISV certified; HP validation program
HP describes the platform as ISV certified and says the Z2 Mini line undergoes 360,000 hours of testing. Those are manufacturer program claims, not this catalog's own endurance testing.
Manufacturer reliability-program check · Z2 Mini G1a family
HP
References
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Beelink. Beelink GTi15 Ultra Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Variant 47817221865714: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Frost Silver, US cable
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, warranty, and trial terms.
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Robtech. Beelink's Best Intel Mini PC Gets BETTER! GTi15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD loan review unit
Disclosure: The description identifies a loan review sample and includes manufacturer and retailer affiliate links.
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TechTablets. Core 9 285H Mini PC With GPU Dock! Beelink GTI15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD review unit
Disclosure: The reviewer says Beelink sent the review configuration; the description links Beelink without an affiliate disclosure.
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Tame That Tech. Beelink GTi15 Ultra Mini PC Review: Can It Replace Your Desktop as a Standalone?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD review unit
Disclosure: The description contains affiliate storefront links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.
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ServeTheHome. An ULTRA Mini PC with 10GbE and GPU Beelink GTi15 Ultra. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD purchased review unit
Disclosure: The description says the reviewed unit was purchased and contains an Amazon affiliate link.
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ALKtech. This mini PC can be paired with a desktop graphics card easily! Beelink GTi15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial E100 SSD loan review unit
Disclosure: The description identifies a loan review unit and contains Beelink and Amazon affiliate links.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1a Next Gen AI Desktop Workstation with 3 Yr Warranty & Wolf Pro Security. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: BN8E8UA#ABA: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer retail identity, specifications, availability, and warranty.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Z2 Mini G1a family with up to Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and 128GB unified memory
Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview and workstation-program claims.
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Andrew Marc David. HP Z2 Mini G1a: The Mac Studio KILLER?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, two 1TB HP Z Turbo PCIe 4.0 SSDs
Disclosure: The reviewer states HP supplied the workstation and the companion monitor. No product-specific sponsor or affiliate disclosure was found in the description.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink GTi15 Ultra
Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1a
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units |
Memory and storage
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Memory type | 2x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5X-8533 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Ethernet | 2x 10GbE RJ45 | 2.5GbE (Realtek RTL8125B) |
| Wireless | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.5 liters | Not published |
| List price | $1,699 | Not published |
| Product class | Quiet productivity and optional desktop graphics | Managed local-AI workstation |