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Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) vs Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has the better all-around case than Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) in 2026, starting with rating and storage capacity. Its biggest wins come from rating and storage capacity, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. There is still a case for Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB), but mainly if price is what you value most. That is enough to make Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureAsus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)Winner
Price$1299.79$1439.10Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.14.2Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Storage Capacity1 TB2 TBGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 155HAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc GraphicsAMD Radeon 890MDifferent strengths
NPU ModelNPU Intel AI BoostAMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5Tie
Memory Capacity32 GB32 GBTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating and storage capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) and Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) lists $1299.79, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) lists $1439.10.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $1299.79, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is listed at $1439.10. Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Asus NUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Choose Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) if your priority is rating and storage capacity and that matters more than price.

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