Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R on RYZEN 5: super computer

Rejoice fans of AMD processors, the Chinese concern Beelink has created a masterpiece for you! The new Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R on RYZEN 5 with a cool filling is able to compete with highly productive personal computers and laptops.

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R on RYZEN 5: video review

 

 

Technical characteristics of the gadget

 

Устройство Compact Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3550H 2.1-3.7 GHz 4C / 8T L1 384Kb L2 2Mb L3 4Mb
Video adapter Radeon Vega 8 1200 MHz
RAM DDR4 8 / 16GB (32GB maximum)
Persistent memory SSD 256 GB / 512 GB (M2) + 1 TB HDD (2.5)
ROM expansion Yes, SSD or HDD replacement
Memory card support Not necessary
Wired network Yes, 2x1 Gbps (2 LAN ports)
Wireless network Wi-Fi 6 802.11 / b / g / n / ac / ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2T2R
Bluetooth Yes
Operating system Windows 10
Update support Yes
Interfaces 2xRJ-45, 2xHDMI, 1xDisplay Port, 6xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB Type-C, mic, jack 3.5 mm, CLR CMOS, Power, DC, fingerprint scanner
The presence of external antennas No
Digital panel No
Price 600-670 $

 

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R on RYZEN 5: first impressions

 

There have never been any questions about the build quality of Beelink appliances, as well as about the appearance. The Chinese know their business. Considering that AMD's processor is not one of the cold ones, you can rejoice in the presence of a chic cooling system. By the way, the body itself is metal! A normal heatsink that covers all the chips, and two coolers cope with heat removal with dignity. I would like to poke the nose of laptop manufacturers Lenovo and Samsung into Beelink equipment. This is exactly how you need to do cooling in portable technology.

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R на RYZEN 5: супер-компьютер

 

The BEELINK GT-R gadget cannot be called a prefix. In fact, this is a real personal computer enclosed in a small box. Moreover, with the possibility of an upgrade, where you can replace memory and drives, increasing performance. And our technician claims that soldering the processor chips with other modules is quite possible. That is, the prefix is ​​not for 2-3 years, but can be used for a longer period. There would be spare parts.

 

And yet, I would like to pay attention to the configuration. There are 2 HDMI cables (80 and 20 cm) and are quite good quality. A nice bonus is a 4 GB Flash drive (in the reviews in a Chinese store, someone wrote that he had 8 GB). Not the point. There is a VESA mount - suitable for fixing the back of the monitor. And the power supply deserves special attention. Yes, it is bulky for laptops. Still, 19 Volts and 3 Amperes (57 watts). On the other hand, the PSU is certified and suitable for work in any country in the world. And this is a bunch of protections against voltage drops, short circuits and other failures. Finally, the Chinese have equipped the console with a normal accessory.

 

BEELINK GT-R Platform Performance

 

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H was chosen as the heart of the system. This is an analogue of the blue camp - Intel Core i5 9300H. At least, this is how laptop manufacturers are judged, offering equipment in one line, in terms of performance. AMD's weak link is the L4 cache (8 versus XNUMX MB). But the price is also much cheaper.

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R на RYZEN 5: супер-компьютер

 

The processor performance is more than enough for all tasks. Still, 4 cores and 8 threads. To get the system to slow down, you need to work hard. This is a full-fledged representative of the middle class, which is suitable for office tasks, multimedia and even some games that do not need a lot of resources.

 

You don't have to expect much from the Radeon Vega 8 graphics card. In fact, this is a rather ancient chip. It was made in 2017 and aims to compete with the Nvidia GeForce MX150. It cannot be said that the AMD chipset is somehow superior to its competitor, but it is enough to support 3 displays and transmit a high-quality signal. It is important to understand here that this is not a game console, but a working machine for other tasks.

 

With RAM, everything is clear. The current DDR4 format is used. The minimum configuration is 8 GB (less, even for PCs or laptops it makes no sense to take). Volume 16 or 32 - at the request of the buyer can always be installed.

 

Of course, a nice bonus is the SSD + HDD combination. Not even all laptop manufacturers (in 2020!) Do this. Fast M2 SSD for system and large HDD for multimedia. Clever. Suppose the HDD is implemented for 2.5, not the point - there are disks with 7200 rpm. You can play with the combination as you like.

 

BEELINK GT-R wired and wireless interfaces

 

How not to remember the RS232 connector, which the Chinese stuck to the console Beelink GT King Pro... No, it's okay, the GT-R version doesn't have it. But there are 2 LAN ports. By the way, RS232, which, according to the programmers, was aimed at developers, turned out to be a common interface for multi-room systems. It's just that not everyone has a modern multi-channel system with an AV processor at home.

 

Let's go back to the LAN ports. They are not just installed on the console. No, not for a backup link and not a spare. They are needed to properly configure multimedia. One port is purely for Internet access. The second port is needed for communication with all devices in the house. Naturally, not for household needs, where the DLNA protocol is running on the router. The BEELINK GT-R prefix aims at smarter and more advanced communications.

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R на RYZEN 5: супер-компьютер

 

A bit confusing is the lack of an analog video output. It is clear that the 21st century is in the yard, but many users still have ancient monitors and TVs with D-Sub. The flaw is minor, but unpleasant. There are as many as 3.0 USB 6 ports, there is Type-C. There will be no questions about connecting gadgets and manipulators. Headphones, 2 microphones - multimedia is also normal. There is no memory card slot - you don't need one there. What to expand and why?

 

There are no special questions about wireless interfaces. The latest Wi-Fi 6 innovation only requires an appropriate router. There is a Bluetooth controller, but it is not needed there. Even the classic Kensington lock was replaced with a fingerprint scanner. It can be seen that the Chinese engineers have worked hard on the new invention of the BEELINK GT-R.

 

Gadget for $ 600 - who needs it

 

The question is really interesting. Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R on RYZEN 5, in terms of its technical characteristics and price, does not exactly fall into the category of gaming and office devices. You can buy a new PC on the AMD chip 1.5 times cheaper. And the lack of a gaming video card cuts off the ability to use the console for its intended purpose.

 

Mini-PC BEELINK GT-R на RYZEN 5: супер-компьютер

 

But the multimedia functionality is fully implemented. And such an interesting gadget is suitable for people who have a large TV and good acoustics. By owning a mini PC, you can completely get rid of tablets and laptops. Set up the download of music and video, pick up wireless manipulators and arrange a full-fledged multimedia center at home. Undoubtedly, the direction is very narrow. But very powerful and functional.

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