Beelink Mini S13 vs GMKtec NucBox G9
These two are closely matched - the right pick comes down to the specific job below.
The verdict
- Idle power
- Beelink Mini S13 idles lower (6W vs 14W) - cheaper to run 24/7.
- Networking
- GMKtec NucBox G9 has more NICs (2 vs 1) - better for a firewall or VLAN trunk.
Which wins for each job
| Job | Beelink Mini S13 | GMKtec NucBox G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~5 streams | ~5 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~4 cameras | ~4 cameras |
| Proxmox / VMs | 5,385 PassMark | 5,385 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 1 NICs | 2 NICs win |
| 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 Mini S13 | GMKtec NucBox G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $189 | $199 |
| CPU | Intel Processor N150 | Intel Processor N150 |
| Cores / threads | 4 | 4 |
| PassMark | 5,385 | 5,385 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD | Intel UHD |
| NICs | 1 | 2 |
| NIC model | Realtek RTL8125 | Intel I226-V |
| RAM max (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| M.2 free | 1 | 3 |
| PCIe slot | none | none |
| Idle (W) | 6 | 14 |
| TDP (W) | 6 | 6 |