Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I share my full hands-on experience with the Beelink ME Pro. It is a compact NAS and mini PC that Beelink sent over for review in the home lab. I check out whether or not it is a capable system for the home lab environment. I have been following the trend toward quieter, more power-efficient home labs. Does this little unit work there? I walk through where the ME Pro fits in Beelink’s lineup, its hardware specs, storage flexibility with SATA and NVMe, multi-gig networking, OS flexibility including Proxmox, TrueNAS, UnRAID, ESXi, and Windows 11,. Check it out.
Buy the Beelink ME Pro here: bee-link.com/products/beelink-me-pro
Check out the video sponsor NAKIVO Backup & Replication: bit.ly/3S65NF3
The written review of the Beelink ME Pro NAS: virtualizationhowto.com/2026/01/beelink-me-pro-nas-review-small-box-huge-storage-power-in-2026
10 inch mini rack for Proxmox: geni.us/pRBmZ
10 gig switch for your home lab that's cheap: geni.us/iR9dgS
Minisforum MS-A2 mini PC for home lab server: geni.us/minisforum-ms-a2
Check out the VHT forums to get your questions answered: virtualizationhowto.com/community
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction and why the Beelink ME Pro caught my attention
1:10 Video sponsor message
2:08 Where the Beelink ME Pro fits in the Beelink NAS lineup
3:50 Beelink ME Pro CPU, memory, and performance overview
5:29 Storage options with SATA and NVMe explained
6:18 Networking features and dual Intel and Realtek NICs
7:24 External ports and internal design details
8:17 Physical size, build quality, and form factor
8:50 Operating system flexibility and supported platforms
9:29 Packaging, unboxing, and drive installation design
11:13 BIOS overview and Proxmox 9 installation
11:55 Proxmox experience and real-world performance
12:20 Power efficiency and measured power usage
13:00 Pricing and overall value
13:18 Final thoughts and home lab use cases
In this video, I share my full hands-on experience with the Beelink ME Pro. It is a compact NAS and mini PC that Beelink sent over for review in the home lab. I check out whether or not it is a capable system for the home lab environment. I have been following the trend toward quieter, more power-efficient home labs. Does this little unit work there? I walk through where the ME Pro fits in Beelink’s lineup, its hardware specs, storage flexibility with SATA and NVMe, multi-gig networking, OS flexibility including Proxmox, TrueNAS, UnRAID, ESXi, and Windows 11,. Check it out.
Buy the Beelink ME Pro here: bee-link.com/products/beelink-me-pro
Check out the video sponsor NAKIVO Backup & Replication: bit.ly/3S65NF3
The written review of the Beelink ME Pro NAS: virtualizationhowto.com/2026/01/beelink-me-pro-nas-review-small-box-huge-storage-power-in-2026
10 inch mini rack for Proxmox: geni.us/pRBmZ
10 gig switch for your home lab that's cheap: geni.us/iR9dgS
Minisforum MS-A2 mini PC for home lab server: geni.us/minisforum-ms-a2
Check out the VHT forums to get your questions answered: virtualizationhowto.com/community
★ Skool Community skool.com/homelabexplorers/about?ref=25f64c297b724689ae81c7dd30ba2c21
★ Substack URL: bleevht.substack.com
★ Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrxcWtpd1IGHG9RbD_9380A?sub_confirmation=1
★ My blog: virtualizationhowto.com
★ Twitter: twitter.com/vspinmaster
★ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-lee-vht
★ Github: github.com/brandonleegit
★ Facebook: facebook.com/people/VirtualizationHowto/100092747277326
★ Discord: discord.gg/Zb46NV6mB3
★ Pinterest: pinterest.com/brandonleevht
Chapters
0:00 Introduction and why the Beelink ME Pro caught my attention
1:10 Video sponsor message
2:08 Where the Beelink ME Pro fits in the Beelink NAS lineup
3:50 Beelink ME Pro CPU, memory, and performance overview
5:29 Storage options with SATA and NVMe explained
6:18 Networking features and dual Intel and Realtek NICs
7:24 External ports and internal design details
8:17 Physical size, build quality, and form factor
8:50 Operating system flexibility and supported platforms
9:29 Packaging, unboxing, and drive installation design
11:13 BIOS overview and Proxmox 9 installation
11:55 Proxmox experience and real-world performance
12:20 Power efficiency and measured power usage
13:00 Pricing and overall value
13:18 Final thoughts and home lab use cases
