Beelink EQR6, Review: AMD Ryzen mini PC with integrated power supply

Today we will see in detail the new Beelink EQR6, a computer from Beelink that we will review in detail. A small PC with integrated power supply as a novelty.

The Beelink EQR6 is presented in a compact plastic chassis with air inlet in the lower area. The version we will test has the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor manufactured in 6 nm, we also have other somewhat more powerful versions with Ryzen 9 6900HX and Ryzen 7 7735HS. It comes with 24 GB of DDR5 RAM, two NVMe SSD slots and also two video outputs. The installed operating system is Windows 11 Pro and it is compatible with Linux or other distribution.

Let’s take a look at the results in this review and see how it fares in this competitive sector.

Beelink EQ13 Mini-PC Details

Unboxing of Beelink EQ13

The Beelink EQR6 arrives in a fairly simple cardboard box with a product logo. In the video we discuss its specifications and salient features.

Description of the Beelink EQ13

The Beelink EQR6 is presented in a very compact and sober box, in the upper area we have a relief and at the bottom the air inlet. On the front we have power button, status LED and BIOS reset, in the rear area we have all the connection ports, the USB-C port is only data, back we have the DC connector for the internal 85 W power supply.

The removable bottom cover has an integrated dust filter and inside we have a 500 GB SSD in a PCIe 3.0×4 slot, another slot is free. As memory a SODIMM RAM DDR5 4800 MHz of 24 GB in two SODIMM and for cooling we find a very quiet fan in the lower area. We have integrated an Intel AX200 chip with Wifi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2.

System and performance

Environment and user experience

We start the Beelink EQR6 by pressing the power button that illuminates the integrated LED. In a few seconds we arrive at the Windows 11 Pro 64 bit desktop activated. As we can see, it has the drivers installed correctly. The system moves smoothly on desktop, it is a small computer valid for using multimedia apps, office automation and light gaming.

• OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit / Linux optional.
• Software: No preinstalled apps / Antivirus check = OK.
• BIOS: ESC access / BIOS AMI text / WOL / Auto Power ON / Power ON RTC.
• Tutorials: Control with your Smartphone / Install Windows 11 / Migrate Windows to SSD

Network, Storage, RAM and Ports

In terms of connectivity, the Beelink EQR6 has a Wifi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 wireless adapter (Intel AX-101) with good speed and two Gigabit Ethernet ports (Realtek). The SSD is a NVMe PCIe 3.0×4 500 GB with good performance. The RAM comes is DDR5 24 GB of RAM 4800 MHz in 2x SODIMM with Dual Channel configuration.

• Wifi: Range 42 dBm / Link 5G 680 Mbps / Bluetooth OK.

Processor, performance and thermals

In the Beelink EQR6 we have the uncommon AMD Ryzen 5 6600H chip manufactured in 6 nm that has six cores and twelve threads that moves between 3.3 and 4.5 GHz. In the graphics section we have an AMD Radeon 660M GPU up to 1800 MHz with 6 cores. This processor has a consumption of only 45 W TDP and has sufficient performance for demanding apps, for use with KODI or IPTV, light editing applications and games with medium 3D load.

Beelink EQ13 Benchmarks

We passed performance test with the Beelink EQR6, as we see in the data is in line with these processors, in general we have a good performance. The installed AMD Radeon 660M 6-core GPU, as we can see, offers sufficient performance for many games.

We put the Beelink EQR6 to the test and as we can see it offers quite good thermal performance, the system keeps temperatures under control with its very quiet fan at all times. This design with integrated power supply does not affect the internal thermals.

• Consumption: Off 0.9W / Sleep 8W / Usage 28W / Max 53W.
• Thermals: 40ºC – 71ºC Max / 68ºC Gaming / CPU 4.3 GHz Max / Performance up to 100%.
• Noise: 35 dBA Max / Variable RPM / Semi-passive.

Gaming

We tested several games with the Beelink EQR6 and the results are the usual for this type of GPU integrated into low-power Intel. As we can see, AMD Radeon 660M GPU with 6 RDNA 2 cores is suitable for games in 1080p or 720p quality, we can play titles with a lot of 3D load adjusting details.

• Setting: Medium quality / 1080p resolution / No VSync / Play emulators with RetroArch.
• On models with integrated Intel HD GPU on low and 720p resolution.

This mini PC we can play titles like LoL with a frame rate quite surplus, in more demanding games like Fornite we can also play by adjusting settings. As for emulators at most we stay in some demanding titles of PS3, Switch and the like.

Video and audio test

Playback test

In the video and audio section, the Beelink EQ13 mini PC has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU with VPU support for current codecs such as AV1. There is also support for HDR10 and multi-channel audio up to 7.1. This PC is perfectly valid as a multimedia system to use KODI, IPTV or to use it with PLEX.

• Video: 2x HDMI 2.0 / HDR10.
• Audio: HDMI up to 7.1 Jack stereo / Dolby DTS.
• Tutorials: Install KODI with add-ons / Auto refresh rate / Multichannel audio on Windows

Video and audio tests

• Bitrate max: 350 Mbps.
• HW = With Hardware acceleration / SW = No Hardware acceleration.

• Formats: Native = Full support / Core = 5.1 only / PCM = Stereo / More info.

Streaming services

We used the Beelink EQR6 to pass several tests with the most popular streaming services, the results are generally positive. You can consult our guides where we explain in detail all the most popular streaming services, you can see how to get FullHD quality or even 4K resolutions.

• Performance: Has hardware acceleration for AV1 4K codec on Youtube.
• Tutorial: Install Addons in KODI in a simple way / LibreELEC for PC

Conclusions and purchase links for Beelink EQ13

Opinion about the Beelink EQ13

As we can see, the Beelink EQR6 is an efficient and compact mini PC and thanks to its AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor gives us good performance. As a highlight, this Beelink comes with an integrated power supply in the box, something quite comfortable and that does not affect the thermals. Undoubtedly, it also draws attention for its very quiet fan, which when it is running is not audible at all.

Inside the Beelink EQR6 we have storage a 500 GB NVMe SSD that leaves us free of another connector, and we have 24 GB of RAM DDR5 4800 MHz quite fast, something that is noticeable in everyday use. A computer that will look good on any desk or office table for its design and small size, too bad it does not have VESA support.

The small Beelink EQR6 is a quiet and efficient mini PC. Undoubtedly a very valid solution for home use and for somewhat demanding apps.

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