Beelink SER9 MAX vs GMKtec NucBox K16
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Beelink SER9 MAX
Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
GMKtec NucBox K16
Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode Not available
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Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2 Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode
Team Pandory found the fan loud during gaming in Balanced mode on his 32GB/512GB K16, with more noise in Performance mode. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Team Pandory · 11:27 -
Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2
Mash IT said he hardly noticed the fan while playing Dota 2 in Performance mode on his 32GB/1TB K16. His result differs from Team Pandory's load test; firmware and room conditions were not established as equivalent.
Mash IT · 8:07
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock
Mash IT unplugged the barrel power supply and powered the K16 from a 100W USB-C dock. This verifies that connection in his setup; it does not establish compatibility with every dock or sustained performance at every power limit.
Mash IT · 9:53
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
GMKtec NucBox K16
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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 No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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
GMKtec NucBox K16
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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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GMKtec. NucBox K16 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Team Pandory. GMKtec K16 Review: Premium Ryzen 7 Mini PC w/ Oculink. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro 24H2. Balanced and Performance modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
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Mash IT. GMKtec NucBox K16 - An affordable PC in 2026!!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB SSD. Windows edition and firmware version unconfirmed; Performance mode used for Dota 2.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; review-unit acquisition unconfirmed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for Beelink SER9 MAX
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | SER9 MAX | NucBox K16 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| 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 | NucBox K16 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5-6400 onboard |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | SER9 MAX | NucBox K16 |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 10Gb Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Wireless | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | SER9 MAX | NucBox K16 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |