Beelink GK Mini Mini PC

Starting with the key features of the Beelink GK Mini, one of the selling points of the device is its low weight. However, dimensions are not different from other Mini PCs in the market but the weight is significantly low. It features thinner chassis materials and overall slower performance.

Beelink GK Mini Features

The Beelink GK Mini supports 128/256GB SATA III M.2 2280 SSD along with a Silicon Motion SM2258XT controller. Overall, the performance of the Mini PC is balanced even though the CPU is low-powered and transfer rates don’t come close to most NVMe SSDs. On the other hand, the graphics performance is also slower than UHD Graphics 620. However, it gives an opportunity to stream 4K videos.

As for the connectivity, the port options include four USB-A 3.0 ports and two HDMI. Moreover, this Mini PC supports outputting at native 4K 60 Hz. In addition, there are no USB-C ports or an IR receiver. It is also worth mentioning that all ports of this device are upside down if we compare it to most other NUCs and laptops.

We can also not fail to mention that surface temperatures are in fact cool even when under heavy loads. On the other hand, the upper part of the device has under 30C temperature when you run Prime95. Moreover, the hot sport is one the rear vent where heat usually escapes. In terms of Prime95, please note that running it leads the CPU to jump to 2.6GHz in about 15 seconds before stabilizing at 2.4GHz. There is also an internal fan available which seems to be always active even when there are no applications running. Thanks to the low-power CPU, the system is very power-efficient. To clarify, idling on a desktop consumes only 3W-4W. At the same time, games consume 14W.

9Expert Score

Gizcoupon Review

The strongest attributes of the Beelink are its ease-of-use, cool running temperatures that will attract basic users. It's a good fit for users who have no need for the latest Core ix processors, Wi-Fi 6, or anything over 8 GB of RAM.

Performance

8.8

Features

8.6

Operation

8.5

Design

8.6

PROS

• Compact dimensions
• Intel Gemini Lake Refresh Processor
• Easy to use
• Cool running temperatures

CONS

• No USB-C port