Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) vs Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) comparison

Updated August 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 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) in 2026, starting with price and storage capacity. The comparison tilts its way because of price and storage capacity, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is still relevant if you care most about memory type, but Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the stronger recommendation overall. For most setups, Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the smarter buy.

Asus

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

10% OFF

$1439.10

$1599.00

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)	Winner
Price	$2799.00	$1439.10	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory Type	LPDDR5x	DDR5	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity	1 TB	2 TB	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra X7 358H	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Soldered (non-upgradeable)	Dual-channel	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe-cores)	AMD Radeon 890M	Different strengths
NPU Model	Intel NPU 5	AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)	Different strengths
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Memory Capacity	32 GB	32 GB	Tie

Asus

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Memory Type: LPDDR5x
- Price: $2799.00 vs $1439.10
- Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

10% OFF

$1439.10

$1599.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $1439.10
+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5x

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

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

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) and Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) lists $2799.00, while Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) lists $1439.10.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $2799.00, 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 X7 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) if your priority is memory type 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 storage capacity and that matters more than memory type.

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