Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Beelink - EQ14 | Apple - Mac mini M2 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB | 256 GB |
| TDP | 15 W | 20 W |
| Thunderbolt | false | true |
| Volume | 0.4 L | 1.4 L |
Between the EQ14 and Mac mini M2, the EQ14 comes out ahead in ram / storage, while the Mac mini M2 wins on thunderbolt. Overall, the EQ14 scores 67.4 and the Mac mini M2 scores 53.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EQ14 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EQ14 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, tdp, among others. The single most decisive one: RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
Pick the Mac mini M2 if you care most about thunderbolt. Its strongest claims are thunderbolt. The single most decisive one: Has Thunderbolt.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the EQ14 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Beelink - EQ14 or Apple - Mac mini M2?
Beelink - EQ14 leads the current Mars Score by 13.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Beelink - EQ14 if…
Beelink - EQ14 has the measurable edge on ram gb, storage gb, tdp w.
Choose Apple - Mac mini M2 if…
Apple - Mac mini M2 has the measurable edge on has thunderbolt.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Beelink - EQ14 wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Storage — 95.31% more. 500 GB vs 256 GB.
- ▲TDP — 5.00 W less. 15 vs 20.
- ▲Volume — 1.00 L less. 0.4 vs 1.4.
Why Apple - Mac mini M2 wins
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | Beelink - EQ14 | Apple - Mac mini M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.4 Llead | 1.4 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kglead | 1.18 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 15 Wlead | 20 W |
| USB ports | 5lead | 4 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | truelead |