A powerful and silent miniature computer that allows you to work, create and even play in very good conditions? This is exactly what this excellent mini PC, sold for less than 500 euros, offers.
Mini PCs were brought to the forefront with the release of the Mac mini M4, a formidable little machine packed with qualities. However, Apple is far from being the first manufacturer on this market, and other less well-known, but no less deserving, manufacturers have been offering products of this type for a long time.
And these small machines are enjoying growing success compared to traditional desktop towers, thanks to their miniature format which allows them to (almost) fit in the hand, very low power consumption and performance that no longer has anything to envy of their big sisters, although much more bulky.
After years of innovating and refining its formula, a well-known manufacturer in this sector released this year what turns out to be one of the best mini PCs ever built: the Beelink SER8 8745HS. Behind this somewhat barbaric name hides an ultra-compact computer that is absolutely stunning, both in terms of its performance, its scalability, its construction quality and its price.
With an already well-stocked catalog and extensive experience, Beelink is not at its first attempt. But we must recognize that the SER8 is a real masterstroke. This mini PC benefits first of all from exemplary construction, with a magnificent metal case which exudes solidity, neat aesthetics and dimensions which allow it to slip into a corner of the desk. It has nothing to envy of the famous Mac mini M4, especially since it was marketed before!
But beyond its looks and size, the SER8 is also a model of power, balance, versatility and scalability. Equipped with a Ryzen 7 8745HS processor, 24 or 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD storage, this mini PC can tackle all uses without problem: Internet browsing, office automation, image editing , video editing, audio creation and even video games, nothing scares him!
During our test of the Beelink SER8, we indeed obtained remarkable results on a range of varied games. On old or 2D titles obviously, no problem, the mini PC delivers a solid rate of 120 FPS (images per second) constant and without quivering. But the SER8 is also formidable on demanding 3D games, which can run without blinking at 60 FPS in 1080p, while remaining reasonable on the graphics settings.
A real feat for such a compact machine, which does not even come at the expense of heating or noise. Because Beelink seems to have found the perfect formula for cooling its SER8, with components that remain well below the recommended temperatures, and a mini PC that produces only a slight hiss easily covered by ambient noise.
In terms of connectivity, the SER8 is not left out either, with numerous ports of all kinds (USB-A, USB-C in USB 4, HDMI, DisplayPort, 5.5Gbit/s Ethernet and audio) . An ultra-complete range that is more than sufficient to connect numerous peripherals (keyboard, mouse, game controller, audio interface, etc.) and even three 4K screens without having to use a USB hub. And of course, the SER8 supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
The icing on the cake is that this mini PC is scalable, because its RAM is expandable up to 256 GB and its storage up to 8 TB. Extraordinary values, especially for a mini PC, and more than comfortable to face the future with serenity. Adding memory and storage is also very easy, with just four screws and a dust filter needing to be removed to access the components. Which allows you to take a look at the innards of the beast and see the quality of assembly, an additional guarantee of durability.
So, how much does all this cost? On Amazon, the Beelink SER 8745HS with 32 GB of Ram and a 1 TB SSD is sold for €699, which is exactly the same price as the Mac mini M4, which only has 16 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage, no. expandable. Better yet, it costs less than €500 on the Beelink website! At this price, it’s truly an excellent deal, for a mini PC that will allow you to work, create and play, and which can last for years at a lower cost thanks to its scalability.