Beelink SER9 MAX vs GEEKOM A6
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Beelink SER9 MAX
Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
GEEKOM A6
Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / standard silver chassis / US market
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GEEKOM A6
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GEEKOM A6
Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GEEKOM A6
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Fan noise Not available
GEEKOM A6
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Fan noise
Robtech described the A6’s fan noise as being on the high side during his cooling checks. His review covers default and performance modes; this observation is not a normalized noise score.
Robtech · 7:49
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GEEKOM A6
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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USB4 Yes
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Upgradeable storage Yes
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Bottom-cover access
ETA PRIME demonstrates removal of the bottom cover after undoing four screws.
ETA PRIME · 2:05 -
Memory is upgradeable Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Antenna lead during disassembly Not available
GEEKOM A6
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USB4 Not available
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Upgradeable storage Not available
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Bottom-cover access Not available
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Antenna lead during disassembly
In Depth Tech Reviews accidentally detached the thin antenna lead while opening his A6 and described reconnecting it as difficult. Take care with the lead between the bottom cover and motherboard.
In Depth Tech Reviews · 4:08
7Is it good value?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GEEKOM A6
Not available
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Proxmox installation caveat
VirtualizationHowto encountered a blinking Proxmox VE 9 installer while using a TinyPilot remote KVM. He installed VE 8 and upgraded to VE 9, and cautioned that the problem could be specific to his setup.
VirtualizationHowto · 11:24
GEEKOM A6
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Proxmox installation caveat Not available
References
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Beelink. SER9 MAX H255/H260/H350 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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ETA PRIME. SER9 MAX Mini PC First Look! Ryzen 7 H 255 Quiet, Cool, and Powerful. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 with 1TB SSD; installed RAM capacity not verified.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion are disclosed; unit acquisition was not established.
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VirtualizationHowto. Beelink SER9 Max Review and Proxmox 10 Gig Mini PC Giveaway. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 running Proxmox; RAM capacity and firmware not established. TinyPilot remote KVM used for installation.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit; the reviewer says the review was unpaid. Video includes a Nakivo sponsor segment.
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GEEKOM. A6 specifications and retail configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / standard silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Premium Features under $500....Is It Enough? GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD; default and performance modes; firmware unverified
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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In Depth Tech Reviews. I Didn’t Expect This… Geekom A6 Mini PC Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5-4800 / 1TB; regional configuration and firmware differ or remain unverified
Disclosure: Product discount and affiliate links disclosed; unit acquisition unverified.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink SER9 MAX
- Provides 2 storage slots versus
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A6
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | SER9 MAX | A6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 680M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | SER9 MAX | A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | SER9 MAX | A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1 × 10Gb Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth version unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | SER9 MAX | A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |