Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
The Beelink SER8 Mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users praise the AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and fast SSD, noting it handles multitasking, light gaming, and even server duties with ease. However, a few issues are reported: one user experienced a corrupted Windows installation and random shutdowns requiring a BIOS downgrade, while another noted weak Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals that were fixable with an antenna upgrade. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a high-performance, affordable mini PC.
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 performance
- Compact and portable size
- Excellent value for money
- Fast 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD
- Quiet and cool operation
Cons
- Weak Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal
- Potential corrupted Windows installation
- Random shutdowns requiring BIOS downgrade
- No sound on startup (minor issue)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Beelink SER | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.9 GHz★ | 4.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gbps LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.