Compact computing just got a serious upgrade. Beelink’s new SEi13 mini-PC squeezes the exact same 13th-Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor found in its beefier GTi13 Ultra model into a chassis 40% smaller—and with a design that’s clearly gunning for Apple’s Mac Mini aesthetic.
Measuring just 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches, the anodized aluminum unibody sports minimalist lines, a magnetic mesh top panel for ventilation, and Thunderbolt 4 support. Yet beneath its sleek exterior lies Intel’s 14-core (6 Performance + 8 Efficiency) beast, clocking up to 5.4GHz—proving you don’t need a hulking tower for serious productivity.
Performance vs. Size Trade-Offs
Early testing shows the SEi13 matches the GTi13 Ultra in CPU-heavy tasks like video encoding and multitasking, thanks to identical 45W TDP tuning. But the compact form forces compromises: only one SODIMM slot (max 32GB DDR5 RAM vs. GTi13’s dual-slot 64GB) and a single PCIe 4.0 NVMe slot limit expandability. Integrated Iris Xe graphics remain the Achilles’ heel—fine for 4K media or light gaming, but forget AAA titles.
"This is the ultimate office stealth bomber," says Notebookcheck’s full review, which applauds the fan’s near-silent operation under office workloads but notes thermal throttling during sustained renders.
Read the deep-dive performance analysis here.
Pricing and Availability
Starting at $649 (barebones), the SEi13 undercuts Apple’s base M2 Mac Mini by $50 while offering more ports (dual HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 4x USB 3.2). For creators needing plug-and-play convenience, a 32GB/1TB model hits $899.
Grab the SEi13 on Amazon with Prime shipping—or spring for the GTi13 Ultra if dual drives and RAM matter more than desk space.
The Verdict
Beelink nailed the "Mac Mini but Windows" brief, though graphics limitations persist. If you’re after max power-per-cubic-inch for coding, office tasks, or as a home server, this might be 2025’s tiny titan. Just keep expectations realistic for GPU-bound work.
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