Mini NAS Showdown: GMKtec G9, Aiffro K100, and Beelink ME mini Compared
2025-07-05
The author downsized their homelab from a 24U rack to a mini-rack, necessitating a smaller NAS. Three mini-NAS options were tested: GMKtec G9, Aiffro K100, and Beelink ME mini. All use Intel N100/N150 chips and support multiple M.2 NVMe SSDs. The G9 offers great value but had initial cooling issues. The K100 is small, cool-running, but pricey and lacks built-in eMMC. The Beelink ME mini is highly expandable and quiet, but some slots have lower bandwidth. The best choice depends on individual needs; the author leans towards the K100, but SSD costs are a factor.