Introduction

The Beelink SER5 MAX is one of the most popular mid-range mini PCs. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, it promises gaming laptop performance in a compact form factor.

Specs

Component Details
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8 cores, 16 threads)
GPU AMD Radeon Vega 8
RAM 32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage 500GB NVMe SSD
Ports 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C, 2x HDMI
Network WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions 126 x 113 x 42 mm

What’s in the box

  • Mini PC
  • Power adapter
  • HDMI cable
  • VESA mount
  • Manual

Design and build

The case is all plastic with a matte finish. Nothing premium, but solid. Cooling is handled by a single bottom-mounted fan with a top grille for exhaust.

Ports are spread across three sides: USB-A and audio jack on the front, video outputs and power on the back, SD slot on the side.

Performance

Synthetic benchmarks

  • Cinebench R23 Multi: ~11,500 points
  • Cinebench R23 Single: ~1,400 points
  • 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,800 points

Daily use

For browsing, office work and streaming it’s obviously overkill. Where it shines is heavy multitasking: compilation, virtual machines, light editing.

Gaming

The integrated Vega 8 allows for light gaming:

  • CS2 (720p Low): 60-80 FPS
  • Minecraft: 100+ FPS
  • Indie games: generally smooth

Don’t expect recent AAA titles, but for retro gaming and lighter games it’s great.

Temps and noise

Under load the CPU reaches 85-90C, normal for this form factor. The fan gets noticeable during prolonged stress tests, but stays quiet during normal use.

Power consumption

  • Idle: ~15W
  • Light load: ~35W
  • Full load: ~65W

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Great performance for the category
  • 32GB RAM included
  • Good connectivity
  • VESA mount included

Cons

  • Cheap-feeling plastic
  • Noisy fan under stress
  • 500GB SSD feels tight

Verdict

The Beelink SER5 MAX is a solid mini PC for those who want power in a small package. The Ryzen 7 5800H delivers performance that used to require a full-size desktop.

Score: 8/10

At around $300-350 it’s hard to beat in this category.

Review unit provided by Beelink.