Comparison
Geekom AE8 N100 vs Beelink EQ14
N100 is typically cheaper and ultra-quiet; EQ14 can offer more headroom for light Proxmox use. Pick based on how many services you plan to run and whether you want N305-class performance later.
Geekom AE8 N100
Geekom-style N100 mini-PC (typical configuration) — low power, smooth daily HA operation, expandable storage options.
home assistant
plex igpu
proxmox light
Beelink EQ14
Twin-LAN Intel N305/N100 family box for quiet always-on labs that outgrow a single N100 node.
home assistant
proxmox light
opnsense lab
plex igpu
Spec side-by-side
| Field | Geekom AE8 N100 | Beelink EQ14 |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Processor N100 | Intel N305 / N100 (SKU-dependent) |
| ram gb max | 32 | 32 |
| nic | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE, 2.5GbE |
| wifi | True | True |
| storage | M.2 NVMe, 2.5 SATA | M.2 NVMe |
| tdp w est | 6 | 15 |
| use cases | home_assistant, plex_igpu, proxmox_light | home_assistant, proxmox_light, opnsense_lab, plex_igpu |