Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) is the more complete option versus Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) in 2026, helped most by price, memory capacity, and storage capacity.
Its biggest wins come from price, memory capacity, and storage capacity, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. The only strong reason to choose Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) is if rating is more important to you than the overall verdict. For most setups, Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) is the smarter buy.
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| Feature | Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1101.00 | $949.00 | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| Rating | 5.0 | 4.3 | Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 2 TB | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 5 210H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M | Different strengths |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Tie |
$1101.00
- + Rating: 5.0
- - Price: $1101.00 vs $949.00
- - Memory Capacity: 16 GB vs 32 GB
Winner
14% OFF
$949.00
$1099.00
- + Price: $949.00
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 5.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) or Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, memory capacity, and storage capacity.
What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) and Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) lists $1101.00, while Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) lists $949.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $1101.00, while Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) is listed at $949.00. Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) (better spec).
Who should buy Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)?
Choose Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is rating and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?
Choose Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) if your priority is price and memory capacity and that matters more than rating.
Full comparison table
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$699.90
AsusNUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)
$1902.44
MINISFORUMMS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX 96GB + 2TB)
$2099.00
AsusNUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
$949.99
AsusROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
$2599.00
BeelinkMini S12 Pro (N100 16GB + 500GB)
$339.00- Asus
NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)
$1101.00 
GeekomIT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
$1399.00
BeelinkSER8 (32GB + 1TB)
$939.00
BeelinkSER9 Pro (24GB + 1TB)
$689.00
AppleMac Mini (M4 16GB + 512GB)
$979.99
AppleMac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
$1569.00
AppleMac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
$1273.46
BeelinkSER5 Pro (16GB + 480GB)
$389.00
GMKtecNucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
$599.99
GeekomGT1 Mega Ultra 9
10% OFF$949.00$854.10
BeelinkMini S12 (N95 8GB + 480GB)
$289.00
MINISFORUMMS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
$3799.00
GeekomA9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)
5% OFF$3999.00$3799.04
GMKtecNucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)
28% OFF$459.99$329.99
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4.0(79)$5998.96
Mini PCsAsusChromebox 5a (Celeron 4GB + 128GB)
4.4(35)10% OFF$399.00$359.00- Mini PCsAsus
NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
5.0(2)$949.99 
Mini PCsAsusNUC 14 Pro Tall (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
4.1(29)$1299.99- Mini PCsAsus
NUC 15 Pro+ (Ultra 9 32GB + 1TB)
5.0(5)$1902.44 - Mini PCsAsus
NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)
$1101.00 
Mini PCsAsusNUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
$1549.00
Mini PCsAsusNUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
$2799.00- Mini PCsAsus
ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
5.0(2)$2599.00 
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 16 (RTX 5060 32GB + 1TB)
$2499.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 16 (RTX 5070 Ti 32GB + 1TB)
$3199.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
3.6(4)$3699.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
$4999.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 1TB)
4.1(12)10% OFF$3899.00$3499.00
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
3.5(3)$3882.41
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 Ti 32GB + 2TB)
3.9(8)$3399.99
Mini PCsAsusROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5080 32GB + 2TB)
2.9(14)26% OFF$5299.00$3925.28
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3.6(35)$899.99
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4.3(603)$684.99
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4.2(133)16% OFF$399.99$337.19
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4.2(165)12% OFF$395.10$349.00
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4.4(642)$569.00
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4.3(678)$569.00
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4.4(445)$599.00
Mini PCsGeekomA7 Max (Ryzen 9)
4.3(115)$699.00
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4.3(414)$639.00
Mini PCsGeekomA8 Max (Ryzen 7)
4.1(46)$799.00
Mini PCsGeekomA8 Max (Ryzen 9)
4.3(147)14% OFF$1099.00$949.00
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4.3(697)10% OFF$1299.00$1169.10
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A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)
4.5(2)5% OFF$3999.00$3799.04 
Mini PCsGeekomA9 Mega (64GB + 1TB)
4.3(672)$2399.00
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GT1 Mega Ultra 9
4.5(369)10% OFF$949.00$854.10 
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4.4(642)$799.00- Mini PCsGeekom
IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
4.8(9)$1399.00 
Mini PCsGeekomIT13 (2TB)
4.4(636)$599.00
Mini PCsGeekomIT15 (32GB + 1TB)
4.4(642)$1199.00
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4.3(261)10% OFF$299.00$269.10