Beelink GTi15 Ultra vs HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Beelink GTi15 Ultra
Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver, US
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End
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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 -
Exact workstation configuration Not available
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Commercially aligned hands-on Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Windows and Linux support Not available
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Exact workstation configuration 24 cores / 32GB / 1TB
BM6N6UT#ABA pairs a 24-core desktop Core Ultra 9 285K with dual-channel 32GB DDR5-6400 memory and a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Commercially aligned hands-on Same CPU/GPU; partial identity
Shukun physically examined a G1i with the same processor, GPU, and 1TB storage class and published benchmark screenshots. Because its memory and regional part identity are not clear in accessible text and the article is labeled Brand Message, no numeric result is imported.
CPU-Z, GPU-Z, Geekbench, PCMark, and storage checks · Core Ultra 9 285K; RTX 2000 Ada; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; memory and part unknown
Shukun E-commerce / T客邦
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 -
Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Blender Classroom Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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CPU and creator performance Not available
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Ten-minute CPU load Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1789 points
Principled Technologies reported 1,789 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core for an HP-supplied Z2 Mini G1i with a Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada. All three major compute components differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, so the result is attributed family evidence only.
Cinebench 2024 CPU multi-core · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
Principled Technologies · 0:00 -
Blender Classroom 91.7 samples/min
The same HP-commissioned lab report measured 91.7 samples per minute in Blender Classroom. The different CPU, memory, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada GPU prevent exact-config comparison or scoring.
Blender benchmark Classroom · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
Principled Technologies · 0:00
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 -
Professional discrete graphics Not available
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No proxy gaming result Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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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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Professional discrete graphics RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
The RTX 2000 Ada supplies 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs. It is a professional workstation GPU; no exact-config game, resolution, preset, and frame-rate measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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No proxy gaming result Exact gaming data unavailable
Results from RTX 4000 SFF Ada systems, integrated-graphics G1i configurations, and the AMD Z2 Mini G1a were not used as substitutes for this RTX 2000 Ada model.
Configuration-match audit · Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada
HP
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 -
Manufacturer-declared idle noise Not available
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Exact thermals unavailable Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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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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Manufacturer-declared idle noise 18 dBA
HP's QuickSpecs declares 18 dBA at idle for a mid-level factory reference with a 65W Core Ultra 9 285, 96GB, RTX 2000 Ada, and two 4TB SSDs. The processor, memory, and storage differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, and this is manufacturer-declared acoustic data rather than an independent exact-config test.
ISO-style declared idle acoustics on floor · HP mid-level reference: Core Ultra 9 285 65W; 96GB; RTX 2000 Ada; 2x 4TB SSD; 280W adapter
HP · 0:00 -
Exact thermals unavailable Not independently measured
HP documents selectable High Performance, Performance, Quiet, and Rack modes, but no independent source published reproducible temperature, throttling, or sound-pressure results for BM6N6UT#ABA.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
HP
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 -
External power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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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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External power adapter 280W external
The exact US part ships with a 280W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not establish idle, typical, or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
The reviewed sources did not publish a traceable wall-power result for the Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada configuration.
Power evidence match check · HP BM6N6UT#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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Optional Flex I/O Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Internal expansion 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2 / low-profile PCIe
Tool-free access exposes two SO-DIMM slots, two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 storage slots, a replaceable M.2 wireless card, and the low-profile PCIe slot occupied by the RTX 2000 Ada. The factory configuration fills both memory slots and one SSD slot.
Manufacturer and retailer expansion check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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High-speed connectivity Not available
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Optional Flex I/O One unpopulated optional-module position
HP offers Thunderbolt 4, faster Ethernet, extra USB, and other modules for the family, but the exact part record describes them as optional and does not identify one as installed.
Exact included-port check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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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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Current exact-part offer Not available
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Amazon identity unresolved Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Verified Amazon configuration Not available
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Current exact-part offer $4,073.76 at B&H
B&H listed BM6N6UT#ABA at $4,073.76 as a special-order item with an expected six-to-eight-week lead time when checked. The catalog stores no MSRP because reseller prices varied and a stable manufacturer list price was not verified.
Exact-part retail-price check · BM6N6UT#ABA; checked 2026-08-25
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Amazon identity unresolved No verified exact Amazon listing
No current Amazon page could be independently matched to manufacturer part BM6N6UT#ABA. A generic affiliate link without verifiable exact-part identity was not added.
Amazon exact-configuration search · BM6N6UT#ABA; Core Ultra 9 285K; 32GB; 1TB; RTX 2000 Ada
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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 limited warranty Not available
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Workstation validation Not available
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Serviceable core components Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Seller warranty Not available
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Thermal and acoustic tradeoff Not available
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Included limited warranty 1-year limited warranty
The exact B&H package specifies a one-year limited manufacturer warranty and one year of HP Wolf Pro Security. Longer HP Care Pack coverage is optional rather than credited as included.
Exact package and warranty check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Workstation validation ISV-certified family; HP validation program
HP describes the family as ISV certified and says Z workstations undergo MIL-STD durability checks and 360,000 hours of testing. These are manufacturer program claims, not MiniPCBench endurance results for this unit.
Manufacturer reliability-program check · HP Z2 Mini G1i family
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Serviceable core components Tool-free internal access
HP's tool-free cover and replaceable memory, storage, wireless card, and low-profile graphics card improve field serviceability, subject to HP qualification and part compatibility.
Manufacturer serviceability check · HP Z2 Mini G1i 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 G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Z2 Mini G1i family with up to Core Ultra 9 K-series processors, RTX 4000 SFF Ada, 128GB DDR5, two M.2 slots, optional Flex I/O, and 280W adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview, port map, expansion claims, official image, and workstation-program claims. Family maxima and optional features are not treated as installed on the exact part.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation QuickSpecs c09133727. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Worldwide Z2 Mini G1i family specifications, component matrix, service expansion, networking, dimensions, and manufacturer-declared reference acoustics
Disclosure: Manufacturer technical document. Reference acoustic configurations differ from BM6N6UT#ABA and are excluded from scoring.
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B&H Photo Video. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation BM6N6UT#ABA. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: HP MPN BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB 2x16 DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 280W adapter
Disclosure: HP-authorized retailer record used for exact fixed-part identity, included hardware, warranty, availability, and current price. No customer benchmark data are imported.
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Shukun E-commerce / T客邦. HP Z2 Mini G1i workstation unboxing and hands-on testing. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Physical G1i with Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; regional part and installed memory not clearly stated in accessible text
Disclosure: Retailer-hosted article labeled Brand Message. It includes original physical and benchmark screenshots but does not disclose unit custody in accessible text; no numeric result is imported.
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Principled Technologies. Jumpstart graphics-intensive workloads with the HP Z2 Mini G1i. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: HP commissioned the comparison and supplied both systems. Processor, memory, and GPU differ from BM6N6UT#ABA; every result is excluded from scoring.
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 GTi15 Ultra
- Uses a smaller 1.5 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 24 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | 125 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation discrete graphics with 16GB GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs |
Memory and storage
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Memory type | 2x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | 2x 16GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Ethernet | 2x 10GbE RJ45 | Integrated Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | GTi15 Ultra | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.5 liters | 3.17 liters |
| List price | $1,699 | Not published |
| Product class | Quiet productivity and optional desktop graphics | Compact ISV-certified CAD, rendering, and professional visualization workstation |