
Beelink Mini S13 Pro
Score: 62/100
Geekom AX8 Max
Score: 85/100Rankings

The GEEKOM AX8 Max is a compact, all-metal mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering strong CPU and iGPU performance, quad-display support, dual 2.5 GbE LAN, and extensive connectivity in a VESA-mountable chassis.

The Beelink Mini S13 PRO packs an Intel N150 processor, 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 500 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD into a tiny 275 g chassis. It offers dual 4K HDMI, four USB-3.2 ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, making it ideal for compact office or media-center use.
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4 | 8best | |
12 GB | 32 GBbest | |
4 | 16best | |
0.81 GHzbest | — | |
3.4 GHzbest | — | |
500 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 25 Wbest | — |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 4 | 16 |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 12 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage Type | PCIe 3.0 NVMe | NVMe |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |


Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

Professional reviewers rate the Mini S13 PRO around 4 out of 5 stars, praising its low price, solid I/O (four USB-3.2 ports, dual 4K HDMI, dual M.2 slots) and quiet cooling, while noting the lack of USB-C, modest PCIe 3.0 SSD performance and a single RAM slot as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the tiny footprint, quiet operation and fast boot, often highlighting the ability to mount it behind a monitor and run multiple 4K streams without hiccups. Recurring complaints focus on the missing USB-C, cheap-feeling plastic chassis and occasional Windows-license quirks.

Professional reviewers praise the AX8 Max as a compact powerhouse with excellent CPU and iGPU performance, premium metal chassis, and a rich port selection that includes dual 2.5 GbE and USB4. They commend its quiet IceBlast cooling and upgrade flexibility, but criticize misleading specifications, Bluetooth version confusion, lack of front USB-C, and early firmware bugs.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, solid build quality, quiet operation, and the ability to easily add more RAM or storage. Common frustrations revolve around missing advertised features such as the M.2 SATA slot and SD card reader, Bluetooth version mismatches, lack of front USB-C, and the need to apply a BIOS update to resolve early firmware protection issues.
“Fast boot, quiet, and small - perfect for my desk.”

“Plays 4K YouTube and Netflix without any stutter.”

“Easy to upgrade SSD - added a second 1TB drive.”


