Comparison
GMKtec G3 N100 vs Beelink EQ12
Both are N100-class options aimed at quiet Home Assistant. Compare idle watts, 2.5GbE NIC options, and how much storage (M.2 + SATA) you actually need before you buy.
GMKtec G3 N100
Budget Intel N100 mini-PC — quiet always-on Home Assistant starting point (typical configuration).
home assistant
opnsense lab
plex igpu
Beelink EQ12
Low-power Intel N100 box suited to quiet Home Assistant and light Proxmox nodes with dual 2.5GbE.
home assistant
proxmox light
opnsense lab
Spec side-by-side
| Field | GMKtec G3 N100 | Beelink EQ12 |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Processor N100 | Intel Processor N100 |
| 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 | 6 |
| use cases | home_assistant, opnsense_lab, plex_igpu | home_assistant, proxmox_light, opnsense_lab |