Beelink EQi12 Mini PC Review

TweakTown Rating: 90%

Our Verdict

Beelink's EQi Mini PC steps up the CPU power to an Intel Core i5 1235U, which also adds XE graphics, making it a great performer for everyday use.

Pros

• The Intel Core i5-1235U CPU is fairly powerful
• Dual NVMe M.2 drive slots
• Dual 1000 Mbps LAN ports
• Built-in 85-watt power supply unit
• Three-year warranty

Cons

• No DisplayPort connection

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Introduction, Specifications, and Pricing

The BeeLink EQi Mini PC targets users seeking consistent daily performance in a compact, efficient design. Intended for home offices, students, and productivity-focused users, the EQi combines up-to-date Intel processing, swift storage options, and quiet operation in a sleek form. Priced at $449 MSRP and discounted to $379 on Beelink's webstore, this review evaluates its build, performance, connectivity, and overall value to determine its suitability for everyday computing.

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Packaging

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The EQi's packaging features an image of the mini PC and the Beelink logo in the top-left corner.

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The key specifications listed on the back of the packaging are:

• Intel Core i5-1235U 10C/12T
• 32GB DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) 3200MHz (16GB*2) RAM (Random Access Memory)
• Dual M.2 2280 PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) 4.0 x4 slots, maximum total capacity of 8TB
• WiFi 6 (Intel AX200, supporting the 802.11ax standard for wireless networking)
• Dual LAN 1000Mbps (Ethernet) ports
• Bluetooth 5.2 (wireless connectivity standard)
• 126x126x44.2mm dimensions (without rubber feet)
• 520g weight

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Beelink wraps the EQi in plastic, which includes a thank-you note and instructions for initial setup.

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The package also includes an AC power cable, an HDMI cable, a "hello" sticker, and the user manual.

Outside the Beelink EQi12 Mini PC

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Peeling off the plastic reveals a gray chassis, with the Beelink logo centered and hexagonal textures along the exterior. The Windows 11 certification sticker appears in the lower right.

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The front of the EQi has a single USB 3.2 10Gbps (gigabits per second) Type-A port, a 3.5mm combination audio jack (for microphone and headphones), a clear CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor, which resets the BIOS) port, a USB-C 10Gbps port, and a small circular power button.

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The rear of the EQi shows two additional USB 3.2 10Gbps Type-A ports, two HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 4K60 ports (supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz), a single USB 2.0 Type-A port, dual 1000 Mbps LAN (Ethernet) ports, and the AC (alternating current) power input.

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The underside shows the model EQi, a QR code on a sticker with model and serial numbers, and a subtle 'EQ' centered amid circular ventilation holes. Rubber rails along the top and bottom act as feet, raising the EQi for ventilation. A rubber tab in the lower left aids memory or storage upgrades.

Inside the Beelink EQi12 Mini PC

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Four screws beneath rubber stoppers secure the base. Removing the bottom plate provides direct access to the RAM and SSD.

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The Intel Core i5-1235U CPU supports dual-channel memory. This unit includes two 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 modules.

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Removing the DDR4 RAM and the top M.2 heatsink reveals the other side of the M.2 heatsink, which is pre-installed with heat pads (materials that help dissipate heat from electronic components).

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Next, we shift our focus to the included M.2 NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSD (Solid State Drive), which has a total capacity of 1TB and runs on a Phison controller (a chip that manages SSD operations).

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Before running benchmarks, note the pre-installed Crucial P3 Plus 1TB NVME M.2 2280 SSD, which delivers 3600 MB/s sequential write and 5000 MB/s sequential read. Crucial, a brand of Micron, recently announced its exit from the consumer space to pursue AI-driven data center growth. Both M.2 PCIe slots run at PCIe 4.0 4x.

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The Intel AX200 Wi-Fi card sits between the M.2 PCIe slots and the power supply. It is Wi-Fi 6-certified, supports 802.11ax, and operates on the 2.5 and 5 GHz bands, up to 2.4 Gbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is also included.

System/CPU Benchmarks

BIOS

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The EQi uses a text-based BIOS. Users can adjust date and time at the main screen, view hardware information, and access advanced chipset, CPU, and storage settings. A BIOS update utility is near the bottom. Security, boot, and hardware monitoring tabs are also present.

Cinebench R23

Cinebench is a renowned rendering benchmark (a test of graphics and CPU performance) that both Intel and AMD use to showcase their latest platforms during product unveilings. It features two main tests: a single-core test (1 T) that uses a single CPU thread, and a multi-threaded test (nT) that uses all available CPU threads.

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The EQi scored 1,580 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 6,128 in multi-core, showing robust performance for a low-power CPU.

GeekBench 6

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Geekbench 6 produced a single-core score of 2,241 and a multi-core score of 7,920.

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The integrated GPU's OpenCL performance scored 11,445 via the Geekbench Windows AVX2 run.

PCMark

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PCMark yielded a total score of 5,246, with the Essential workload leading, followed by the productivity workload.

3DMark

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CPU Profile scored 908 for single-thread and 3,510 for all-thread performance.

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The EQi was tested exclusively with the Time Spy gaming workload (a benchmarking test that measures DirectX 12 gaming graphics performance), resulting in a score of 1,367.

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The EQi's storage performance was typical. The Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVME SSD scored 2,581, with average bandwidth at 444.81 MB/s.

Final Thoughts

The Beelink EQi Mini PC is a compact, versatile system that delivers dependable everyday performance. With an efficient Intel processor, fast SSD storage, and a quiet, energy-efficient design, it is well-suited for office work, home use, media streaming, and light multitasking. Its small footprint and connectivity options make integration easy. While not intended for intensive gaming or high-end creative tasks, the EQi offers strong value as a reliable, space-saving mini PC.