Beelink
Beelink SER8
$629
Released 2024
Best Mini Pcs · head-to-head
Beelink SER8 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Asus NUC 14 Pro is cheaper at $434. Every spec and price links to its source.
Asus
Asus NUC 14 Pro
$434Cheaper
Released 2024-03
Which is better: the Beelink SER8 or Asus NUC 14 Pro?
The Asus NUC 14 Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Asus NUC 14 Pro is the cheaper at $434. The Asus NUC 14 Pro both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Beelink SER8 | Asus NUC 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $629 | $434 |
| Brand | Beelink | Asus |
| Released | 2024 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 96 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE (single port) | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| Ports summary | 1x USB4 (40 Gbps, rear), USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 1x USB-C (front), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 135 x 135 x 44.7 | 117 x 112 x 54 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Sources — Beelink SER8: bee-link.com (verified 2026-06-23). Asus NUC 14 Pro: asus.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Beelink SER8 and Asus NUC 14 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Beelink SER8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H
- Max RAM (GB): Beelink SER8 64 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 96
- Storage type: Beelink SER8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis)
- Wi-Fi standard: Beelink SER8 Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
- Ethernet: Beelink SER8 2.5 GbE (single port) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V)
- Ports summary: Beelink SER8 1x USB4 (40 Gbps, rear), USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 1x USB-C (front), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm audio vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear)
- Dimensions (mm): Beelink SER8 135 x 135 x 44.7 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 117 x 112 x 54
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Beelink SER8
Two whitelisted hands-on labs (Notebookcheck, TechRadar) both benchmarked the Ryzen 7 8845HS SER8 and recommend it as a premium, quiet metal mini PC with strong CPU performance for around $650. Both flag weaker-than-expected Wi-Fi, no VESA mount, and a price premium over identical-platform rivals. RTINGS and PCMag reviews were not found. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Premium unibody metal chassis with Mac Mini-like design that looks more expensive than it is; Strong Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU performance, essentially matching the pricier Ryzen 9 8945HS; Quiet cooling under load.
Flagged: Weaker-than-expected Wi-Fi from the older Intel AX200 module (Wi-Fi 6, not 6E); No VESA mounting option; Priced at a premium over rivals using the identical platform (e.g. GMKtec K8/K6).
Asus NUC 14 Pro
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews — Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide and TechRadar — benchmarked the Asus NUC 14 Pro (Intel Core Ultra, 2024). All three highlight its uncommon dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and strong CPU/Arc iGPU performance for the tiny footprint, and all three flag the high price / weak value versus cheaper similarly specced rivals. The plastic case, missing 3.5mm audio jack and fan noise/thermals under sustained load draw the main criticism. Every quote and benchmark listed was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class; Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size; Expandable storage/RAM with easy, near-tool-free internal access.
Flagged: Plastic case rather than metal, unremarkable build; No 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on the unit; Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals.