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Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) 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) wins the 2026 matchup against Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB), mainly on price, memory capacity, and storage capacity. It separates itself most clearly on price, memory capacity, and storage capacity, while still looking better on its broader overall balance. Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) is still relevant if you care most about its specific feature mix, but Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the stronger recommendation overall. Overall, Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureAsus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)Winner
Price$1549.00$1439.10Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Storage Capacity512 GB2 TBGeekom A9 Max (HX 470)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 356HAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Graphics (4 Xe-cores)AMD Radeon 890MDifferent strengths
NPU ModelIntel NPU 5AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)Different strengths
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5Tie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

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

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) and Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) lists $1549.00, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) lists $1439.10.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $1549.00, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is listed at $1439.10. Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)?

Choose Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Choose Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) if your priority is price and memory capacity and that matters more than the competing advantages.

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