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