Comparison
Geekom N305 Entry vs Beelink EQ14
N305-class boxes move you closer to smoother media workloads. Compare RAM ceiling, cooling behavior in your case, and your preferred balance of HA stability vs light VM density.
Geekom N305 Entry
Intel N305 class mini-PC (typical configuration) — a practical step up for light Proxmox and smoother media workloads.
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 N305 Entry | Beelink EQ14 |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel N305 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| use cases | home_assistant, plex_igpu, proxmox_light | home_assistant, proxmox_light, opnsense_lab, plex_igpu |