Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
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)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Beelink SER | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 1.43 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5Gbps LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
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
Pricing
Beelink SER 2024, Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.
