Beelink SER10 Max vs Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Beelink SER10 Max
32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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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 -
Exact business configuration Not available
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Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Geekbench 6 uplift Not available
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Cinebench 2024 uplift Not available
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Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
Part 1T9FW combines a 20-core desktop Core Ultra 7 265 with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
A public Geekbench upload reported 2,225 single-core points on a QBM1250 with a Core Ultra 7 265T and 15.46GB of memory. Both the processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, so this result is not scored.
Geekbench 5.5.1 single-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
Geekbench Browser · 0:00
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 -
Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
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65W desktop processor Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Python multi-core test Not available
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.NET compilation Not available
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Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
The same public Core Ultra 7 265T QBM1250 result reported 16,313 multi-core points. It is a different 35W processor and memory configuration, with no controlled sustained-loop conditions, so it is excluded from scoring.
Geekbench 5.5.1 multi-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
Geekbench Browser · 0:00 -
65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
Dell identifies the non-T Core Ultra 7 265 as a 65W processor and pairs this configuration with a 180W adapter. Public sources do not establish the exact sustained BIOS limit or cooler behavior for 1T9FW.
Processor and chassis verification · Dell 1T9FW
Dell Support
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 -
Integrated graphics only Not available
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No internal GPU slot Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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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
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Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
Part 1T9FW uses the small Intel Graphics engine integrated into the desktop Core Ultra 7 265 and has no discrete GPU. No exact-config gaming measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
The Micro Plus chassis exposes M.2 storage and an optional rear I/O module position, not a graphics-card slot. An external GPU would require an optional high-speed module that is not included with this part.
Internal expansion check · QBM1250 family
Dell Support
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 -
Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
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Different configurations excluded Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Load-noise assessment Not available
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
No independent source published a reproducible sound-pressure or temperature result for part 1T9FW. Dell's redesigned side intake and serviceable fan are visible in official documentation, but they do not establish noise performance.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
Measurements from older OptiPlex Micro systems, the QCM1250, and 35W Core Ultra T-series variants were not substituted for the 65W 1T9FW configuration.
Configuration-match audit · QBM1250 Core Ultra 7 265
TechoJo
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 -
Power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Idle wall power Not available
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Performance-mode power increase Not available
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Power adapter 180W adapter
Dell part 1T9FW ships with a 180W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not determine typical or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
ENERGY STAR has QBM1250 records for other processors and memory capacities, but no certification record matching this exact Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration was used.
Power evidence match check · Dell 1T9FW
Dell
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 -
Native ports Not available
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Detailed service manual Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Tested configuration Not available
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Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
The board provides two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2230/2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots. Part 1T9FW starts with one 32GB SO-DIMM and one 1TB SSD, leaving one memory slot and one storage position available.
Internal expansion verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Wi-Fi range check Not available
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Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
The Micro Plus has six USB-A and two USB-C data ports, three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth. The exact part does not include Dell's optional Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 5GbE, or other Flex I/O module.
Port and network verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
Dell documents removal and installation of memory, both SSD sizes, wireless card, fan, heat sink, socketed processor, optional I/O modules, and the system board.
Repair-documentation check · QBM1250 family
Dell Support
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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Dell direct equivalent Not available
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Verified Amazon part Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Manufacturer list price Not available
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Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
Dell listed an equivalent direct Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration at $1,749 when checked. Exact distributor part 1T9FW was listed higher by marketplace sellers, so no single MSRP is asserted.
Current US price check · bts106d_qbm1250_usx, checked 2026-08-25
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Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
Amazon ASIN B0FKMSB13Q identifies Dell manufacturer part 1T9FW with the requested processor, 32GB memory, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. The listing's vPro wording conflicts with Dell's detailed configuration and is not adopted.
Amazon exact-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink SER10 Max
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Hardware warranty 3 years
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Onsite service Not available
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Replaceable internals Not available
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Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Onsite service 3-year onsite
Manufacturer part 1T9FW includes three years of Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with hardware-only support.
Exact warranty verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Replaceable internals Documented component service
Dell's manual treats memory, SSDs, wireless card, fan, heat sink, and processor as documented replaceable components. Service documentation is useful but is not evidence of a low failure rate.
Serviceability assessment · QBM1250 family
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Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
No independent long-duration test or exact-part failure-rate dataset was found for 1T9FW. Dell's customer-review summary spans multiple QBM1250 configurations and is not converted into a dependability score.
Broad reliability evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
Dell
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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Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support
Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.
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Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors
Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.
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DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service
Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.
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Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter
Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.
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Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan
Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.
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TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.
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 SER10 Max
- Uses a smaller 0.81 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | SER10 Max | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | 28 W | 65 W |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Integrated Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | SER10 Max | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SODIMM | 1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | SER10 Max | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Ethernet | 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and Bluetooth |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | SER10 Max | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) |
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| Enclosure volume | 0.81 liters | 1.17 liters |
| List price | $1,599 | Not published |
| Product class | Performance mini PC | Business deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivity |