The short version

Key points

  • The reviewed model uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M graphics, 24GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD.
  • It ran Windows 11 at 7,680 by 2,160 resolution and 120Hz on a Samsung G9 monitor.
  • Cooling was quiet, with Pat measuring approximately 35 to 40dB in his room during use, although other sounds may have contributed.
  • Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual 1Gbps Ethernet, two HDMI ports and USB-C.
  • The Mini PC handled office work, browsing, video playback and quick 4K edits well, but demanding games and large creative files were more challenging.

Specifications and design

The Beelink EQR6 reviewed here is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor with eight Zen 3+ cores, 16 threads and a boost speed of up to 4.75GHz. It includes integrated AMD Radeon 680M graphics with 12 graphics cores and a boost speed of up to 2,200MHz.

The reviewed configuration has 24GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Other configurations mentioned include 24GB of RAM with 500GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM with 500GB of storage. The EQR6 can also be specified with Ryzen 5 6600H or Ryzen 9 6900HX processors.

The compact enclosure includes a built-in power supply. Pat liked the small design and thin two-pin power cable, although he was less enthusiastic about the corrugated top panel. Air enters through the bottom and exits through the top cooling fins.

Ports and wireless connectivity

The front panel provides a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Type-A port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port with 10Gbps speeds, a reset button and the power button.

At the rear there are two 10Gbps USB-A ports, two HDMI ports rated for up to 4K at 60Hz, a slower USB 2.0 port, two 1Gbps Ethernet ports and the power connection. The EQR6 also includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

Pat noted that the dual Ethernet ports could be useful for server-style deployments, although they may not be necessary for normal non-sustained workloads.

Performance, noise and everyday use

The EQR6 produced a smooth Windows 11 experience, even when connected to Pat’s Samsung G9 at its native 7,680 by 2,160 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. He felt the AMD model was smoother and sharper in use than an Intel version he had previously tried, despite being slightly behind it in some performance results.

For everyday work, browsing, YouTube and Microsoft or Google productivity applications, the Mini PC was responsive. The 24GB of RAM helped with large numbers of browser tabs, although running a game in the background could cause the system to lag when switching back to another application.

The cooling system remained quiet and the unit did not become hot to the touch. Pat measured approximately 35 to 40dB under load, while noting that other sounds in the room may have affected the measurement.

Creative work, gaming and server use

The EQR6 handled quick 4K video edits in Adobe Premiere smoothly, but performance slowed after several hours of editing. Photoshop was also smooth with normal use, while very large files placed more strain on the processor.

Gaming performance was suitable for less demanding titles such as Civilization, Red Alert and Age of Empires. Pat reported average frame rates of around 30 to 40fps in most games he tried. That is playable in some titles, but not ideal for competitive first-person shooters. A 1080p display should allow higher frame rates than the ultra-wide, high-resolution monitor used in the review.

One of Pat’s main use cases was running TeslaMate in a Docker container on Windows. The low-power Mini PC can host Tesla driving and charging data locally, with reports displayed through Grafana, rather than relying on a paid third-party service.

Price and suitability

At the time of filming, the EQR6 was on sale, with the regular price described as almost $700 Australian. Pat considered it a capable option for a family computer, workstation or a teenager’s first Windows PC.

Its combination of compact size, low noise, strong connectivity and integrated Radeon graphics makes it suitable for office work, media consumption, light editing, software development and casual gaming. More demanding gaming, extensive video editing and very large creative files are outside its strongest use cases.

TechManPat’s conclusion

In my view, the Beelink EQR6 is a powerful and efficient Mini PC for its size. I would highly recommend it for a family computer, workstation or teenager’s first Windows PC, particularly because it stays quiet, runs smoothly at high resolutions and offers plenty of useful ports. I would not treat it as a replacement for a gaming PC, especially for competitive first-person shooters, but I think it is a strong all-rounder at almost $700 Australian.
Source note

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