Beelink EQ13 vs Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra
Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra is the more capable pick; Beelink EQ13 is the cheaper one - which wins comes down to the job below.
The verdict
- CPU
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra has 2x the CPU throughput (10,800 vs 5,333 PassMark).
- Idle power
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra idles lower (6W vs 11W) - cheaper to run 24/7.
- RAM ceiling
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra takes more RAM (48GB vs 16GB).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Beelink EQ13 | Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~5 streams | ~5 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~4 cameras | ~4 cameras |
| Proxmox / VMs | 5,333 PassMark | 10,800 PassMark win |
| Firewall / router | 2 NICs | 2 NICs |
| Local AI / LLM | no slot | no slot |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Beelink EQ13 | Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $229 | $230 |
| CPU | Intel Processor N100 | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Cores / threads | 4 | 8 |
| PassMark | 5,333 | 10,800 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD | Intel UHD (32 EU) |
| NICs | 2 | 2 |
| NIC model | Realtek RTL8111 | Intel I226-V |
| RAM max (GB) | 16 | 48 |
| M.2 free | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe slot | none | none |
| Idle (W) | 11 | 6 |
| TDP (W) | 6 | 15 |