Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
BEELINK SER9 Pro AMD Ryzen™ 7 H 255:
beelink.sjv.io/AgEWGJ
Get 5 dollars off with code MSSBEELINK5U
Mac minis have been hard to get, especially with the growing interest in running AI agents like OpenClaw. In this video, I test the BEELINK SER9 Pro AMD Ryzen™ 7 H 255, a mini PC that can come configured with Ubuntu, Windows, and OpenClaw pre-installed.
I compare it with the Mac mini as a dedicated always-on AI agent computer, look at the specs, install a second NVMe SSD, test local Qwen performance, check power draw, and show how I’m using OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Telegram, and LM Studio in my own workflow.
This is not about replacing macOS for everyone. It’s about whether a small Linux mini PC makes sense as a dedicated AI assistant box, especially if you want OpenClaw running 24/7 without tying up your main Mac.
Links:
OpenClaw:
openclaw.ai
Hermes Agent:
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com
LM Studio:
lmstudio.ai/download
UPERFECT 15.6" Touch Monitor:
uperfect.sjv.io/WOdEdP
OBSBOT Tiny 3 Webcam:
tidd.ly/3RoPW77
Mac tips, guides, gear list & 1-on-1 help:
macsoundsolutions.com
My Amazon Store:
amzn.to/48w844V
Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Mac mini AI hype
00:20 Why Mac minis are backordered
01:02 Meet the Beelink OpenClaw mini PC
01:29 What this video covers
01:47 Gaming on the Beelink
02:03 Why Linux is interesting for AI workflows
02:42 24/7 AI bots and low power usage
02:47 SER9 Pro specs and storage
03:20 Mac mini pricing comparison
03:54 Local AI models and RAM limitations
04:02 128GB RAM Beelink option
04:13 Ports, Ethernet, and expandability
04:46 Installing a second NVMe SSD
05:18 SSD speed test comparisons
05:40 Mac mini SSD upgrade comparison
05:59 M4 Pro SSD performance
06:15 Hybrid AI workstation explained
06:56 OpenClaw, Hermes, and local bots
07:14 Using Telegram to control AI bots
07:45 AI bots editing spreadsheets and tasks
08:14 Using ChatGPT Codex without API costs
09:07 Keeping AI costs under control
09:24 Local LLMs vs cloud AI
09:36 LM Studio and local Qwen models
10:38 Qwen benchmark: Mac mini vs Beelink
11:00 AI power draw comparison
11:31 Gaming power usage and Resident Evil 2
11:54 AI command center demo
12:31 Ubuntu desktop and Linux experience
13:21 Gaming and Steam Link streaming
14:14 Portable touchscreen monitor setup
15:17 Speaker comparison vs Mac mini
15:40 Built-in microphone test
16:16 Final thoughts and use case summary
Disclosure:
BEELINK sent the SER9 Pro for review. Opinions are my own. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Mac Sound Solutions Inc.
#Beelink #OpenClaw #MacMini #LocalAI #HermesAgent #Linux #MiniPC
BEELINK SER9 Pro AMD Ryzen™ 7 H 255:
beelink.sjv.io/AgEWGJ
Get 5 dollars off with code MSSBEELINK5U
Mac minis have been hard to get, especially with the growing interest in running AI agents like OpenClaw. In this video, I test the BEELINK SER9 Pro AMD Ryzen™ 7 H 255, a mini PC that can come configured with Ubuntu, Windows, and OpenClaw pre-installed.
I compare it with the Mac mini as a dedicated always-on AI agent computer, look at the specs, install a second NVMe SSD, test local Qwen performance, check power draw, and show how I’m using OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Telegram, and LM Studio in my own workflow.
This is not about replacing macOS for everyone. It’s about whether a small Linux mini PC makes sense as a dedicated AI assistant box, especially if you want OpenClaw running 24/7 without tying up your main Mac.
Links:
OpenClaw:
openclaw.ai
Hermes Agent:
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com
LM Studio:
lmstudio.ai/download
UPERFECT 15.6" Touch Monitor:
uperfect.sjv.io/WOdEdP
OBSBOT Tiny 3 Webcam:
tidd.ly/3RoPW77
Mac tips, guides, gear list & 1-on-1 help:
macsoundsolutions.com
My Amazon Store:
amzn.to/48w844V
Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Mac mini AI hype
00:20 Why Mac minis are backordered
01:02 Meet the Beelink OpenClaw mini PC
01:29 What this video covers
01:47 Gaming on the Beelink
02:03 Why Linux is interesting for AI workflows
02:42 24/7 AI bots and low power usage
02:47 SER9 Pro specs and storage
03:20 Mac mini pricing comparison
03:54 Local AI models and RAM limitations
04:02 128GB RAM Beelink option
04:13 Ports, Ethernet, and expandability
04:46 Installing a second NVMe SSD
05:18 SSD speed test comparisons
05:40 Mac mini SSD upgrade comparison
05:59 M4 Pro SSD performance
06:15 Hybrid AI workstation explained
06:56 OpenClaw, Hermes, and local bots
07:14 Using Telegram to control AI bots
07:45 AI bots editing spreadsheets and tasks
08:14 Using ChatGPT Codex without API costs
09:07 Keeping AI costs under control
09:24 Local LLMs vs cloud AI
09:36 LM Studio and local Qwen models
10:38 Qwen benchmark: Mac mini vs Beelink
11:00 AI power draw comparison
11:31 Gaming power usage and Resident Evil 2
11:54 AI command center demo
12:31 Ubuntu desktop and Linux experience
13:21 Gaming and Steam Link streaming
14:14 Portable touchscreen monitor setup
15:17 Speaker comparison vs Mac mini
15:40 Built-in microphone test
16:16 Final thoughts and use case summary
Disclosure:
BEELINK sent the SER9 Pro for review. Opinions are my own. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Mac Sound Solutions Inc.
#Beelink #OpenClaw #MacMini #LocalAI #HermesAgent #Linux #MiniPC
