Introduction

A big thank you to Beelink for supplying the review sample.

Beelink may not be well known in the PC enthusiast community, but it doesn't change the fact they are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Mini-PC market. Formed in 2011, Beelink has continued to adapt to the needs of both small businesses and enterprises, delivering high-quality systems to fit numerous use cases. All of this has culminated in their continued growth, and should things continue as they are, it is no stretch to assume they will see a rise in brand awareness while continuing to deliver competitive products at attractive prices.


This review focuses on the Beelink SER5 PRO 5600H Mini-PC. With a list price of $509, it comes fully equipped and packed with features. Compared to barebones units, today's sample is configured from the factory with AMD's Ryzen 5600H processor, which sports 6 cores and 12 threads. Furthermore, to ensure it can handle complex tasks it comes equipped with 32 GB of DDR4 dual-channel memory and a 500 GB NVMe SSD. Considering the price and specifications, it makes for an attractive system. Still, with its relatively tiny size, it will be interesting to see if temperatures can be kept under control, allowing the unit to achieve its maximum potential performance. So without further delay, let's see what this system can do!

Packaging and Contents

Beelink's packaging is compact and shiny, but very little information can be found here. On the top, you will find the SER PRO series product range mentioned, along with a notation that this is, in fact, their fifth generation product. Meanwhile, the bottom has a quick specifications table in the form of a sticker that is slapped on. It lists the processor (Ryzen 5 5600H) along with the included 32 GB of memory and the 500 GB SSD. You won't find any further information on the box beyond that.


The internal packaging is well thought out and simple. The system itself is wrapped in a thin layer of plastic wrapping and secured by the outer box. Meanwhile, a thin cardboard box holds the accessories off to one side.


You have your usual bundled hardware, which includes the system and power adapter, along with a set of brackets for mounting the unit to your TV or monitor's VESA mounting point. What I found surprising compared to other brands is that Beelink has included 2 HDMI cables with the SER5 Pro 5600H system. While it's unnecessary, these short cables are still a nice inclusion and are the perfect length for when the system is mounted behind a monitor, as you won't need to hide 3 to 6 ft of excess cabling.

• Beelink SER5 Pro 5600H Mini-PC
• Power brick
• VESA mounting plate
• VESA screws
• 2x HDMI cables
• Manual

A Closer Look

The top of the Beelink SER5 Pro 5600H has a fine textured and vented top with the company, AMD, Ryzen, and Radeon logos visible. Meanwhile, the bottom is a solid metal plate with long rubber feet and four screws to secure it. It should also be noted that the two screw holes at the bottom are for the VESA mounting plate. I do find it rather nice that they included a quick guide on the underside listing the keyboard shortcuts for entering the BIOS or the boot options menu. While anyone familiar with computers will know this, it is still a nice inclusion all the same.


The Front I/O consists of 2x USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a power button, and a small hole giving users the ability to easily clear the CMOS. Rounding out the front I/O is a combo audio jack for your headphone or microphone needs. Turning to the left side is where one of the major intake vents is located.


Looking at the rear I/O, you will find 1x USB 3.2 Type-A ports, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A port, 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, 1x 1 GbE LAN, and the power plug. To keep heat under control, Beelink has used the top 1/3 of the rear as an exhaust port with three openings. This should limit airflow restriction making the cooling solution more efficient. As for the right side, it is the same as the left, in that a large vented area allows for fresh air to be sucked into the system.


To power the system, Beelink uses a TDX-1903000U power plug which is rated at 19 volts and 3.0 amps, outputting 57 watts.