Beelink

Beelink SER8

A entry-level mini pc for everyday users and creators, leading with Ryzen 7 8845HS.

37/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Ryzen 7 8845HS32 GBAMD Radeon 780MUSB4WiFi 6DDR5
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Why we rate it

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

Where the Beelink SER8 wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware47464275
Compute
47
Expansion
46
Ports
42
Software
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURyzen 7 8845HS
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock4.9 GHz
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM32 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 SSD
GPUAMD Radeon 780M
GPU VRAM12 GB

Expansion

M.2 slots2
Max storage8 TB

Ports

USB-C ports1
ThunderboltUSB4
Thunderbolt ports1
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
Ethernet2.5
Max displays3

Wireless

Wi-FiWiFi 6
Bluetooth5.2

Design

Weight1.3 kg

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Beelink SER8 vs Beelink Beelink SER9 Mini PC

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware
Beelink SER8Beelink SER9 Mini PC
 BeelinkBeelink SER8This pageBeelinkBeelink SER9 Mini PC
Overall score37 /10037 /100
CPURyzen 7 8845HSRyzen 7
RAM32 GB32 GB
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 780M
RAM max32 GB
Who it's for

Is the Beelink SER8 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.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Beelink SER8 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 SER8?

Its os pre-installed 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.