Beelink

Beelink SER5 MAX

The Beelink SER5 MAX lands as a entry-level mini pc, built around Ryzen 7 7735HS.

35/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Ryzen 7 7735HS24 GB1000 GBAMD Radeon 680MWiFi 6LPDDR5
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Why we rate it

  • OS pre-installed
  • Above-average cpu threads
  • Above-average storage
  • No user-upgradable ram
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the Beelink SER5 MAX wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware39454174
Compute
39
Expansion
45
Ports
41
Software
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURyzen 7 7735HS
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock4.75 GHz
RAM24 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeM.2 2280 NVMe SSD
GPUAMD Radeon 680M
GPU VRAM2 GB

Expansion

M.2 slots2
Max storage8 TB

Ports

USB-C ports1
HDMI1
HDMI version2
DisplayPort1
Ethernet2.5
Max displays3

Wireless

Wi-FiWiFi 6
Bluetooth5.2

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Beelink SER5 MAX vs NiPoGi NiPoGi Pinova P1 Mini PC

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware
Beelink SER5 MAXNiPoGi Pinova P1 Mini PC
 BeelinkBeelink SER5 MAXThis pageNiPoGiNiPoGi Pinova P1 Mini PC
Overall score35 /10036 /100Better
CPURyzen 7 7735HSRyzen 3 4300U
RAM24 GBBetter16 GB
Storage1000 GBBetter512 GB
GPUAMD Radeon 680MAMD Radeon
RAM max64 GB
Who it's for

Is the Beelink SER5 MAX 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 user-upgradable ram, 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.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Beelink SER5 MAX worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 35/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the Beelink SER5 MAX?

Its os pre-installed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Beelink SER5 Pro?

The Beelink SER5 Pro scores 36/100 versus this one at 35/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.