Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
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)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Scores
Specifications
| Beelink SER | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 4.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 780M | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gbps LAN | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
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
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
