# Beelink SER8 vs Geekom A8: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Beelink SER8 (Beelink) and Geekom A8 (Geekom) among mini pcs. Beelink SER8 is the cheaper of the two at $629.

## Side by side

| Spec | Beelink SER8 | Geekom A8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $629 | $709 |
| Brand | Beelink | Geekom |
| Released | 2024 | 2024-05 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 64 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE (single port) | 2.5 GbE |
| 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 | 1x USB4 Gen3 (rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x SD card reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Dimensions (mm) | 135 x 135 x 44.7 | 112 x 112 x 38 |

## Key differences

- CPU: Beelink SER8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) vs Geekom A8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional
- Storage type: Beelink SER8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) vs Geekom A8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Wi-Fi standard: Beelink SER8 Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) vs Geekom A8 Wi-Fi 6E
- Ethernet: Beelink SER8 2.5 GbE (single port) vs Geekom A8 2.5 GbE
- 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 Geekom A8 1x USB4 Gen3 (rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x SD card reader, 3.5mm audio
- Dimensions (mm): Beelink SER8 135 x 135 x 44.7 vs Geekom A8 112 x 112 x 38

## What reviewers say

**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.)

**Geekom A8** — Three whitelisted outlets tested the Geekom A8 hands-on: TechRadar and Notebookcheck benchmarked the Ryzen 9 8945HS flagship, while PCWorld reviewed the Ryzen 7 8745HS trim. All three praise the premium aluminum build, the compact 0.5-liter form factor, strong CPU performance for office and multimedia, and a very fast SSD, and all three note an audible fan under sustained load. PCWorld and TechRadar caution the integrated Radeon 780M is not suited to demanding or 4K gaming (Notebookcheck rated the iGPU more favorably), and TechRadar alone flags the high price outside the US and the single M.2 slot. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Beelink SER8: https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8745hs (bee-link.com, verified 2026-06-23)
- Geekom A8: https://www.geekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pc/ (geekompc.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mini-pcs/beelink-ser8-vs-geekom-a8/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Beelink SER8 ($629) vs Geekom A8 ($709) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mini-pcs/beelink-ser8-vs-geekom-a8/
License: CC BY 4.0.
