Beelink EQ14 Mini PC, Intel Twin Lake N150(Up to 3.6GHz) 16GB DDR4 500GB NVMe SSD, Dual LAN Mini Computer Supports WiFi6, BT5.2, USB3.2, 4K@60Hz Dual HDMI Display, Home-Server/Network Firewall

The mini computer arrived quickly and worked without any issues. It came with Windows but I needed them to use Ubuntu 24 Linux. I had no problem loading the new OS. Warning: older versions of Ubuntu will not see the WiFi interface. You need Linux kernel version 6 or greater.

I bought this as I needed a router capable of 2.5Gbps for future internet speed upgrades and I did not want to spend $300+ dollars on a "gaming wifi router", or even more on a business solution. I presently have Gigabit fiber internet but it does provide a little overhead so I wanted to be able to make use of the extra speeds, but I didn't want to raw dog the internet so a router was needed. My fiber box only provides 2 IPs and no way of accessing the admin portal, making a router a necessity before branching out my network.I installed OPNsense on this machine after activating Windows on the included NVME, and replacing it with a spare NVME I had laying around. OPNsense installed like a charm on this little machine and both 2.5Gbps were recognized. I haven't noticed any issues with usability and it does a fantastic job of maintaining sub-70 degree temps. It's almost entirely quiet, so much so that I sometimes feel the need to check and make sure it's still running.From the brief time I spent fooling around inside Windows 11 on it, everything was snappy and usable. I imagine this would make a great mini PC for almost anyone. I can see it being a super useful streaming box for media, or for streaming Steam games in-network.Pros:1. Dual 2.5Gbps ethernet ports for setting it up as a router2. Quiet3. Portable, if you need it4. Dual HDMI5. Even has a Type-C port6. 2.5" SATA hookup for extra storage, should you need itCons:1. Getting to the internal NVME and RAM slots is a little difficult as the screw locations require thinner screwdrivers2. The SATA connector attachment and ribbon cable seem like they could break easily when attempting to change/upgrade the RAM and/or NVME3. Only 1 stick of RAM on the 16GB version, so you'd get better performance in Windows with dual channel.Overall, I like this thing and I may end up getting another one to fiddle around with for virtualization or for Steam game streaming to my living room.

RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY!!, do not rely solely on the Amazon specs page or reviews. I have the EQ13 and have been using it as a backup for my main desktop since purchase, so it has been plugged in and running 24/7 for almost four months. Also using box as a Serviio front end (front-end only, files are located on a separate main server) steaming music probably 50-75% of the time. Performance and loading are ’normal’ for what I would expect. No issues to date. Excellent purchase for MY intended use. Prior to purchase read many of he Amazon reviews, both good and bad, and decided to take a chance. No regrets at this point. Again, RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY!!, make sure that the model you purchase has the specs to do the task you intend. There are A LOT of different BeeLink models out there.

Using this mini PC as a router for a busy home network. The dual Ethernet ports use an Intel chipset, making it both compatible with pfSense, and reliable while doing so.The size is convenient. It's quiet. It performs very well. And it is very power efficient. All good things.My primary complaint, is the lack of an option to have it automatically turn itself back on after a power failure. For a device advertised for use as a network appliance, this is a silly oversight. Nearly every computer gives you this option, but the very basic (bordering on incomplete) BIOS in this machine does not.

I purchased this while shopping and researching for a home OpnSense firewall build. Reasons I chose this Mini PC:Compact - Not trying to have an old Optiplex sitting on my TV stand2.5 Gbps Ports - Absolutely perfect for this application. Better than 1Gbps, but not too much for the hardware to handle.Intel Celeron N100 - Low power, but still considered "high performance" by ZenArmor500GB NvME - Great for system performance and plenty of space for log storage16 GB DDR4 - Plenty of overhead for ZenArmor, IDS, IPS, etc.For the uninitiated, OpnSense is an open source, powerful and feature-rich firewall software that allows great visibility and control for your home network. It is free to download and install, and beats the snot out of any consumer wireless router. It can run on a variety of hardware, including old PCs. This Mini PC is perfectly spec'd for OpnSense.For the initiated: My home network is very small: 2 PCs, 2 smart TVs, a robot vacuum and 5 mobile devices. My internet connection is roughly 400mbps down and 10mbps up. I run QoS, ZenArmor and five VLANs. I run OpnSense "bare metal" because I am uninterested in dealing with latency and routing issues brought on by virtualization. I use two TP-Link 8 port Gigabit smart switches and an OpnSense router for wireless VLANs to achieve a multiple SSID network configuration with segmentation.I will admit I was a little bummed that the PC was light grey rather than dark grey like I imagined. I was impressed with the OEM Windows 11 installation, but I immediately wiped it out by installing OPNsense, which went perfectly fine. CPU usage is very low, even during speed tests while running QoS and ZenArmor. I have not installed WireGuard yet but I am certain it will perform just fine.My old HP T620 Thin Client had CPU spikes to 100% pretty consistently and didn't seem to handle local log storage or IDS/IPS very well. It was also much bulkier, and had a 1Gbps NIC.Overall, I am very impressed with this Mini PC's performance. I can't recommend this enough for OpnSense or virtualization projects.

Really nice value for money. I set it up to run proxmox and k3s to host applications at my home, so far it’s working really well. Quiet, energy efficient, and plenty of power for what I need. Only upgrade I’m considering is 64GB of RAM.