Beelink SER5 Max Review: Ryzen 7 6800U Mini PC for Office & Light Gaming

The Beelink SER5 Max is a budget-friendly mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor, making it an excellent choice for office work, media consumption, and light gaming in 2026. With 24GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, it handles multitasking without breaking a sweat. We tested it extensively for real-world scenarios like running Microsoft Office suite, browsing with multiple tabs, and streaming 4K content. The integrated Radeon 680M graphics provide decent performance for casual games, and its compact size (4.9 x 4.4 x 1.6 inches) makes it ideal for small desks or travel.

Based on data from AMD and user reports on platforms like Reddit and Tom’s Hardware, the Ryzen 7 6800U offers up to 20% better multi-threaded performance than previous-gen Intel NUC equivalents. This mini PC excels in energy efficiency, consuming just 15-45W under load, which keeps electricity bills low compared to full desktops (300W+). For users upgrading from older mini PCs like the Beelink SER5 Pro, the SER5 Max provides a noticeable boost in responsiveness for apps like Photoshop or light video editing in DaVinci Resolve.

The SER5 Max features the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (up to 4.7GHz, 8 cores/16 threads) with 24GB LPDDR5 RAM and 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Dual SSD slots allow expansion up to 8TB total. Connectivity includes HDMI, DP, Type-C (with 4K support), 2.5Gbps LAN, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. It supports triple displays for enhanced productivity.

Storage reads hit 7000MB/s in CrystalDiskMark tests, per AnandTech benchmarks on similar systems, ensuring quick boot times (under 10 seconds) and fast file transfers. The LPDDR5 RAM runs at high speeds, reducing latency in memory-intensive tasks like virtual machines or large Excel sheets.

At just 1/40th the size of a traditional desktop, the SER5 Max is portable and space-saving. Its copper tube and heat pipe cooling system keeps temperatures under 80°C during heavy loads, based on our stress tests with AIDA64. The fan is quiet at 35-45dB, comparable to a whisper. Ports are plentiful: HDMI, DP, Type-C, USB-A, and Ethernet for seamless setups.

Build quality feels premium with a metal chassis, and it’s VESA-mountable for hidden setups behind monitors. Compared to plastic-bodied competitors like some Kamrui models, the SER5 Max is more durable and heat-resistant.

In Cinebench R23, it scores ~12,000 multi-core, per PugetBench data, outperforming Intel Core i5-12400 mini PCs by 15%. For office tasks, it runs Visio, Access, and multiple Chrome tabs (20+) without lag. 4K video playback on YouTube or Plex is smooth, with no dropped frames. In PCMark 10, it achieves 5500+, ideal for productivity.

Thermal throttling is minimal thanks to the advanced cooling—CPU stays at 4.0GHz+ under sustained loads. For light editing in Adobe Premiere, it exports 1080p clips 30% faster than Ryzen 5 equivalents, based on TechSpot reviews.

Decent frames in popular titles with Radeon 680M. Great for casual gamers.

Versus the Beelink SER5 Pro (Ryzen 5), the SER5 Max offers 20% better multi-core performance for demanding tasks. Compared to Minisforum UM690 (similar specs), it edges out in cooling efficiency, per NotebookCheck tests. For budget users, it’s superior to Intel NUC 11th-gen models in graphics (Radeon 680M vs. Iris Xe).