NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) vs Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) comparison

Updated June 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and Geekom sites.

2026 verdict

Premium Intel silicon meets a value AMD challenger in this comparison: the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) wins on price, keeping its AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS platform noticeably cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H inside the NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB). The NUC counters with a higher owner rating, though that score currently rests on only a small number of reviews compared with the A8 Max's larger, more established base. Hardware otherwise runs neck and neck: both ship 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory, a 1TB SSD, an NPU and an aluminum chassis with a 3-year warranty. Where they diverge is ports, the NUC adds Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 2.1 for advanced docking and displays, while the A8 Max answers with more USB Type-A ports, a second 2.5G Ethernet jack, an SD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack the NUC skips entirely. Buyers who need Thunderbolt or DisplayPort should choose the NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB); everyone chasing better value and everyday connectivity should choose the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7).

Feature	NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)	Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)	Winner
Price	$1899.00	$649.00	Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)
Rating	5.0	4.1	NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel Arc 140T	AMD Radeon Graphics 780M	Different strengths
NPU Model	NPU Intel AI Boost	AMD XDNA AI Engine	Different strengths
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel	Tie
Memory Type	DDR5	DDR5	Tie
Memory Speed	5600 MT/s	5600 MT/s	Tie
Memory Capacity	32 GB	32 GB	Tie
Storage Capacity	1 TB	1 TB	Tie

Asus

NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)

$1899.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 5.0
- Price: $1899.00 vs $649.00

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)

$649.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $649.00
- Rating: 4.1 vs 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) or Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?

The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) wins on price. The NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) counters with a higher owner rating, though it's based on a much smaller review sample than the A8 Max's larger track record.

What is the biggest difference between NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) and Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?

Ports, since memory, storage and NPU are identical. The NUC adds Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 2.1 for advanced docking, while the A8 Max answers with more USB Type-A ports, a second 2.5G Ethernet jack, an SD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Do both have the same memory and storage?

Yes. Both the NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) and the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) ship with 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a 1TB SSD, so the choice comes down to ports, price and platform rather than raw capacity.

Which has better everyday connectivity?

The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7), which adds an SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual 2.5G Ethernet and more USB Type-A ports. The NUC skips all of these in favor of Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 2.1.

Who should buy NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose the NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB) if you need Thunderbolt 4 or DisplayPort 2.1 for advanced multi-monitor setups or docking, and the newest Intel Core Ultra platform matters more to you than price.

Who should buy Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?

Choose the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) if you want the same memory and storage for less money, plus everyday extras like an SD card slot, audio jack and dual Ethernet that the NUC doesn't offer.

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