Geekom Mini IT12
Score: 70/100
Beelink Mini S13 Pro
Score: 62/100Rankings
The GEEKOM Mini IT12 is a compact, high-performance mini PC featuring a 12th-Gen Intel i5-12450H, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD, dual USB4, 2.5 GbE, and support for up to four 8K displays, positioned as a premium alternative to Intel NUC12 for business and multi-display use.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10best | 4 | |
16 GBbest | 12 GB | |
12best | 4 | |
2.4 GHzbest | 0.81 GHz | |
4.4 GHzbest | 3.4 GHz | |
512 GBbest | 500 GB | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 W | 25 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Cores | 10 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 4 |
Base Clock (GHz) | 2.4 GHz | 0.81 GHz |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 45 W | 25 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.7 kg | 0.275 kg |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 12 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 500 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe | PCIe 3.0 NVMe |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Mini IT12 for its blend of powerful 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, extensive I/O (dual USB4, HDMI, 2.5 GbE, SD), and a silent IceBlast 2.0 cooling system, making it a strong contender against Intel NUC12 for business, productivity, and multi-display scenarios. Main criticisms focus on the absence of Thunderbolt 4 and limited integrated graphics for high-end gaming.
Everyday users praise the Mini IT12 for its quiet operation, robust connectivity, and ease of handling multiple 4K monitors, often highlighting the convenience of the SD card slot for creative tasks. Complaints are few but revolve around the lack of Thunderbolt ports and the integrated GPU's inability to run demanding games.
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.
“Perfect for my home office with dual 4K monitors - no lag.”
“Loves the SD card slot - great for photo editing.”
“Very quiet even under sustained load.”
