You want a mini PC, but you also want to game? Then check out this affordable offering from Beelink for under $750.
Beelink is back with another Mini PC, this time the beefy-looking GTi13 Ultra, which includes an Intel i9-13900HK (came out in Q2 2023) with a base clock of 4.1 GHz, a Turbo Boost of 5.4 GHz, and a default TDP of 45W that can boost up to 115W.
Although Beelink does not have a dedicated buyers guide for its different sorts of Mini PCs, the GT series is the only one capable of (light) gaming.
Below are its full specifications.
Dimensions
Weight
CPU
TDP
Graphics
Memory
Storage
OS
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Kensington Lock
Power
Front I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
2 x 2.5G RJ45 LAN
1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI 2.0b
1x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)
1 x 3.5mm Audio jack
1 x AC in
Price (MSRP)
Bold denotes our configuration.
The GTi13 Ultra comes in three different configurations, and two colors: Frost Silver or Space Grey, the latter of which we were sent, ours also included the 32GB+1TB option. The 64GB+2TB (at $769), and 96GB+2TB (at $839) are not yet available and must be pre-ordered. However, aside from the different amount of storage and memory, the rest is the same, right down to the 5200 MT/s DDR5 memory speeds and use of Crucial P3 Plus SSD; a Windows 11 Pro license is also pre-loaded.
Beelink also sent me the optional docking station, so naturally, we had to test this as well, but we’ll come to that later.
Here are the specs of the docking station:
Dimensions
Connectors
Interface
Control
Price (MSRP)
We’ll come back to the Docking station, because although they sent it to me, it is an optional purchase, and I am sure readers would like to know what they are getting if they just purchase the GTi13 Ultra by itself.
The GTi13 Ultra does not come with a VESA mount option, which is probably sensible given its size and weight, and the fact that it is designed to work with the optional EX Docking station. In short, you have everything you need to get going.
The exterior looks like a larger variant of the GEEKOM GTi13 Pro that we reviewed last year, in the sense that it is made from one piece of aluminum alloy. It essentially encases the entire PC so that there is no detachable lid. The top is completely flat, with the Beelink logo painted in black and centered on the top of the Mini PC.
All of the edges are rounded off, so there are no sharp edges, and it definitely has a premium feel to it. At almost 1.3kg it’s not exactly light, but for very good reason. This Mini PC is supposed to let you do some gaming on it, so the larger case needs to be able to dock using its internal full 1x PCIe X8 slot, which we’ll come to in a bit.
The front of the GTi13 Ultra includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one Type A, the other Type C, unfortunately it’s not possible to connect a screen on the front, which is a bit of an inconvenience. There’s also an SD Card reader and audio jack. What looks like four holes across the top of the front is what Beelink calls a « 360° omnidirectional » mic array; there’s no button to deactivate it, though, which might be a bit of a privacy concern. The power button also incorporates a fingerprint sensor, which, from my testing, was pretty good and quick with Windows Hello.
Beelink claims that the GTi13 Ultra is quiet too, just 35dB is measured in their lab when operated with a 65W TDP, which is slightly more than the base 45W, and could be considered under some load. In my testing, I could not hear it at all, even when running the benchmarks.
Beelink uses the MCS 2.0 Cooling System, which accounts for the low noise levels, and makes the following claim on its product page:
Air intake from the bottom is so efficient at dissipating the heat that GTi13 Ultra needs very low fan speed to stay cool and stable at 65W TDP, ensuring near-silent operation. Since there are no vents on the top and side panels, the GTi13 Ultra can now have a more refreshing design.
I can confirm the GTi13 Ultra generally did not get hot to the touch beyond a bit of warmth on the top of the Mini PC during the Cinebench 2024 test, and barely made any noise that I could hear.
As far as looks go, it is a completely silver/grey, and thanks to the shell being made from one piece of aluminum, there are no joints to be seen on the sides or up top where you would normally find a « lid » that can be removed to access the internals. It goes without saying that thanks to the aluminum finish, it isn’t a fingerprint magnet. The top Beelink logo is a nice touch, too; it looks and feels like premium hardware.
This is where things get interesting.
The PSU connector cannot be removed, so just like the speakers, you should leave it ‘hangin’ while carefully managing your memory and NVMe slots.
This thing really isn’t built for simple access, and I am glad I was able to put it back together in one piece. In fact after only doing this once, I noticed some thread damage (1) (2) with the four access screw points (for the dust guard) so you will not want to be doing this often. Even though it is suggested to « PLEASE DUST REGULARLY », I would not want to be removing and attaching that plate continuously, also because the screws are so small (M.
