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Beelink EQR5

The Beelink EQR5 lands as a entry-level mini pc, built around Ryzen 5 5500U.

37/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Ryzen 5 5500U16 GB500 GBAMD Ryzen GraphicsWiFi 6DDR4
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Why we rate it

  • User-upgradable RAM
  • Dual Ethernet
  • OS pre-installed
  • Above-average hdmi
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the Beelink EQR5 wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware33465775
Compute
33
Expansion
46
Ports
57
Software
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURyzen 5 5500U
CPU cores6
CPU threads12
CPU max clock4 GHz
RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR4
Max RAM64 GB
Storage500 GB
Storage typeNVME SSD
GPUAMD Ryzen Graphics

Expansion

User-upgradable RAMYes
M.2 slots1
Max storage4 TB

Ports

HDMI2
Ethernet1
Dual EthernetYes

Wireless

Wi-FiWiFi 6
Bluetooth5.2

Design

TDP85 W

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Head to head

Beelink EQR5 vs Beelink Beelink SER8

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware
Beelink EQR5Beelink SER8
 BeelinkBeelink EQR5This pageBeelinkBeelink SER8
Overall score37 /10037 /100
CPURyzen 5 5500URyzen 7 8845HS
RAM16 GB32 GBBetter
Storage500 GB
GPUAMD Ryzen GraphicsAMD Radeon 780M
RAM max64 GBBetter32 GB
Who it's for

Is the Beelink EQR5 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Beelink EQR5 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 37/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the Beelink EQR5?

Its user-upgradable ram stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the GMKtec M6 Ultra Gaming Mini PC?

The GMKtec M6 Ultra Gaming Mini PC scores 38/100 versus this one at 37/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.