Specs & Power Consumption: Beelink SER5 (Ryzen 5 5560U)
Partially verified data AMD Ryzen 5 5560U
Beelink SER5 (Ryzen 5 5560U): 5W idle and 30W under load (measured), 1x 1GbE, up to 64 GB RAM. VESA mount behind your monitor.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Beelink |
|---|---|
| Model | SER5 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5560U |
| Max RAM | 64 GB estimate |
| Network ports | 1x 1GbE estimate |
| Dimensions | 126 × 113 × 42 mm estimate |
| VESA mount | Yes estimate |
Power consumption & electricity cost
Idle [source]5 W
Under load [source]30 W
Estimated 24/7 average10.0 W
Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)21.90 €
Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 88 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:
Energy: 88 kWh/year · Cost: 21.90 €/year
(1.82 €/month)
Mounting & usage guide
Mounting
- Footprint 126 × 113 mm, 42 mm tall (about 0.60 litres).
- Supports VESA mounting (75/100 mm bracket): attach it behind your monitor or under the desk to free up space. Keep the front USB ports and power button reachable.
- When VESA-mounted, keep the vents clear: leave at least 1-2 cm between the case and the monitor.
Cooling & heat
- Active cooling: nearly silent at idle, the fan is audible under sustained load.
- Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.
Recommended use cases
- Always-on Home Assistant: at about 5 W idle it is cheap to run 24/7.
- Proxmox VE with several VMs and LXC containers: up to 64 GB RAM.
- Office work, browsing, 4K streaming and a home-office workstation.
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Data sources
- Idle power: 5 W — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
- Load power: 30 W — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: dimensions, VESA support, max RAM, network ports. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.