Beelink SER10 Max vs BOSGAME VTI-490
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Beelink SER10 Max
32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD
BOSGAME VTI-490
Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Geekbench 6 uplift 7.39 %
At the same 54 W setting, the HX 470 review unit scored about 6% higher in single-core and 7.39% higher in multi-core than ETA PRIME's HX 370 comparison system.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · 54 W TDP; HX 470 compared with HX 370
ETA PRIME · 5:41 -
Cinebench 2024 uplift 5.5 %
At 54 W, the HX 470 result was about 5% higher in single-core and 5.5% higher in multi-core than the HX 370 comparison.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · 54 W TDP; HX 470 compared with HX 370
ETA PRIME · 6:00
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Geekbench 6 uplift Not available
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Cinebench 2024 uplift Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Python multi-core test 28.9 s
Alex Ziskind's repeatable interpreted Python workload completed in 28.9 seconds.
Channel Python multi-core workload · All CPU cores loaded; lower is better
Alex Ziskind · 9:49 -
.NET compilation 90.9 s
A generated .NET project with 100,000 namespaces and classes compiled in 90.9 seconds.
Repeatable .NET compilation test · 100,000 generated namespaces and classes; lower is better
Alex Ziskind · 13:06
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Python multi-core test Not available
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.NET compilation Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink SER10 Max
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3DMark Time Spy 4221 points
The SER10 Max scored 4,221 in Time Spy, about 7.5% above the HX 370 comparison result.
3DMark Time Spy · Radeon 890M; 32 GB dual-channel DDR5-5600
ETA PRIME · 6:25 -
Red Dead Redemption 2 65 fps
ETA PRIME observed a frame rate in the mid-60s at 1080p medium with FSR set to quality.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay · 1080p medium; FSR quality
ETA PRIME · 6:54 -
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 82 fps
The reviewer reported about 82 FPS at 1080p medium with FSR quality and frame generation disabled.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay · 1080p medium; FSR quality; frame generation off
ETA PRIME · 7:26
BOSGAME VTI-490
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Load-noise assessment
Robtech described the SER10 Max as one of the quietest mini PCs he had tested at this power level.
Sustained system load · Compared with Robtech's mini PC test history
Robtech · 9:06 -
SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Load-noise assessment Not available
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SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review
Riccardo Palombo reports that the two-wire SSD-cover fan starts with the computer and runs at a fixed speed. He could hear it with an ear close to the case. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Riccardo Palombo · 8:04
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Idle wall power 8 W
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Performance-mode power increase 17 W
Performance mode drew up to 17 W more than balanced mode for a small performance change in Robtech's testing.
Maximum system load · Performance mode compared with balanced mode
Robtech · 8:49
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Idle wall power Not available
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Performance-mode power increase Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Tested configuration
Robtech identified the reviewed SER10 Max as the 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD configuration.
Review-unit identification · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD
Robtech · 1:10 -
Memory and storage 5600 MT/s
The review unit used replaceable Crucial DDR5-5600 memory and a Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Internal inspection · Stock review configuration
Robtech · 3:08 -
Wi-Fi range check 12 m
Robtech reported no dropouts or latency problems at 12 m from the router on the 5 GHz band.
Wireless range test · 5 GHz Wi-Fi band
Robtech · 8:30 -
Storage is upgradeable Not available
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SSD cover has a short fan cable Not available
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Storage-cover clips can break Not available
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Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Tested configuration Not available
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Memory and storage Not available
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Wi-Fi range check Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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SSD cover has a short fan cable
Riccardo Palombo shows the one-screw storage cover lifting with its cooling fan attached by a short cable. Take care when opening it for an SSD upgrade.
Riccardo Palombo · 5:56 -
Storage-cover clips can break
ReviewTechUSA2 warns that the bottom storage-cover clips are easy to break and shows the cover during the discussion. The reviewer also cautions against pulling the attached fan wires.
ReviewTechUSA2 · 3:07 -
Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation
Robtech labels the second M.2 slot PCIe 4.0 x1 in its teardown. Riccardo Palombo describes it as x2. The manufacturer confirms a second slot but the inspected sources do not resolve this lane-width disagreement.
Robtech · 4:16
7Is it good value?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Manufacturer list price $1,599
Beelink lists the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 configuration with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD at $1,599 before temporary discounts.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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Reviewer value assessment Higher price for incremental changes
Robtech said the SER10 Max carried a significant price increase over the already-expensive SER9, framing its refinements as incremental rather than a wholesale change.
Review-date generation-over-generation assessment · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD
Robtech · 10:29
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Manufacturer list price Not available
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Reviewer value assessment Not available
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Hardware warranty 3 years
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Reviewer support observation More frequent BIOS updates; 3-year warranty
Robtech noted that Beelink provides BIOS updates more often than many competing mini-PC brands and welcomed the extension to a three-year warranty. This does not establish long-term hardware reliability.
Reviewer support-policy assessment · SER10 Max review unit
Robtech · 11:06 -
Linux setup worked for this reviewer Not available
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Windows scan flagged a registry setting Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Reviewer support observation Not available
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Linux setup worked for this reviewer
Mr. Sujano reports installing Linux and reinstalling Windows without driver or setup problems on his 64GB / 1TB unit. The Linux distribution and OS builds are not identified in this segment.
Mr. Sujano · 10:38 -
Windows scan flagged a registry setting
Robtech shows a Malwarebytes scan of the supplied Windows installation flagging a registry value as RiskWare.HiddenExt. This records the scan result on that review unit; it does not establish the condition of every retail installation.
Robtech · 4:33
References
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Beelink. Beelink product specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: 32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD
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Robtech. AMD's HX 470 is HERE! Beelink SER10 Max Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD
Disclosure: Robtech identified the review unit as a manufacturer loan in the video description.
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ETA PRIME. Beelink SER10 Max Gaming Review - How Fast Is This Upgrade?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600, SSD capacity not stated
Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the unit was acquired; the video description contains affiliate links.
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Alex Ziskind. AMD's Strix Successor Just Caught the M4 Pro. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 64GB DDR5-5600, storage capacity not stated
Disclosure: Alex Ziskind did not state how the review unit was acquired.
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BOSGAME. VTI-490 64GB / 1TB specifications and port diagram. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Riccardo Palombo. BOSGAME VTI-490 review and teardown. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, Kingston 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Performance testing used changed BIOS power limits; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; unit acquisition terms unconfirmed.
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Mr. Sujano. Bosgame VTI 490 Mini PC with Intel 358h Panther Lake Power. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Linux distribution, OS build and firmware not specified for compatibility remarks.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit for review; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Affiliate links disclosed.
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ReviewTechUSA2. Intel Is Making AMD Nervous (Bosgame VTI-490 Review). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Exact OS edition, drive model and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Product link labelled non-affiliate; tagged products carry commission.
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Robtech. Intel’s New Beast with the FASTEST RAM EVER! BOSGAME VTI-490 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Windows build, firmware and retail installation consistency unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate shopping links disclosed.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink SER10 Max
Higher listed specifications for BOSGAME VTI-490
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | SER10 Max | VTI-490 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 28 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | SER10 Max | VTI-490 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SODIMM | LPDDR5X-9600, soldered |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | SER10 Max | VTI-490 |
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| Ethernet | 10GbE | 1 x 10GbE and 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | SER10 Max | VTI-490 |
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| Enclosure volume | 0.81 liters | Not published |
| List price | $1,599 | Not published |
| Product class | Performance mini PC | Not assigned |