Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) brings newer silicon and more memory to this matchup, while the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) stays the lower priced, quieter office machine.
The K17 Plus pairs a Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X, a 1TB NVMe drive, USB4 at 40Gbps with 100W power delivery and Wi-Fi 6E. The A5 Pro answers with a three-year warranty against one year, upgradeable DDR4 SODIMM memory up to 64GB, an SD reader, a Kensington lock and a VESA mount, all in a cool, all-aluminium 0.47 liter chassis. Both drive four displays and both handle office, media and light creative work. Pick the Geekom A5 Pro for a quiet budget desk with a long warranty, and the GMKtec K17 Plus for a faster machine with more memory and storage.
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| Feature | Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $569.00 | $1099.99 | Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Arc 140V | Different strengths |
What the differences mean
CPU class
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics, where the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) uses a six-core Ryzen 5 7430U with Radeon Vega 7. The K17 Plus is the clearly faster desktop.
Memory
32GB of LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s in the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB), soldered, against 16GB of DDR4 SODIMM memory in the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) that can be upgraded to 64GB. More now versus more later.
Storage
A 1TB PCIe Gen5-capable M.2 drive plus a second slot on the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB), against a 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 drive on the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB). The K17 Plus is faster and roomier.
Wireless and AI
Wi-Fi 6E and a 47 TOPS NPU mark the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) as the newer platform, while the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) runs Wi-Fi 6 with no dedicated AI accelerator. Both support Bluetooth 5.2.
Ports and warranty
The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) adds an SD reader and a Kensington lock slot plus a three-year warranty, while the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) offers USB4 with 100W power delivery and two HDMI 2.1 outputs under a one-year warranty.
Which one to buy if
- you want a quiet, affordable office desktop
The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) is quiet, small and backed by a three-year warranty.
- you want more memory and storage from the start
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) ships 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB SSD.
- you want to upgrade memory later
The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) takes DDR4 SODIMM memory to 64GB; the K17 Plus is soldered.
- you want USB4 with power delivery
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has a 40Gbps USB4 port that carries 100W and DisplayPort.
- you want an SD reader and Kensington lock
The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) includes both, which the GMKtec K17 Plus lacks.
$569.00
- + Price: $569.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs LPDDR5X
Winner
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$1299.99
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Price: $1099.99 vs $569.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) owners consistently call their units quick, quiet and bloat-free, with a clean Windows 11 Pro setup and an aluminium body that feels solid. Several replaced a full tower and value how little desk space it takes, and one runs Photoshop daily in a small business. A few report a specific surprise: unlike the standard A5, this model has no 2.5 inch drive bay, so an old drive needs an external enclosure.
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) or GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
For raw capability the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) wins, with a newer chip, 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. The Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) is the quieter, cheaper office machine with a three-year warranty and upgradeable memory.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A5 Pro and the GMKtec K17 Plus?
Processor and memory. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) runs an eight-core Core Ultra 7 258V with 32GB of soldered LPDDR5X, while the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB) runs a six-core Ryzen 5 7430U with 16GB of upgradeable DDR4.
Which has better wireless, the Geekom A5 Pro or the GMKtec K17 Plus?
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB), with Wi-Fi 6E against Wi-Fi 6 on the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB). Both support Bluetooth 5.2.
Can the memory be upgraded on either one?
Only on the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB), whose DDR4 SODIMM slots reach 64GB. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) solders its 32GB of LPDDR5X, so it is fixed as sold.
Who should buy the Geekom A5 Pro (Ryzen 5 16GB + 512GB)?
Buyers who want a quiet, low-cost Windows desktop for office work, media and light editing, with a long warranty, an SD reader and a memory upgrade path.
Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
Anyone who wants a faster compact desktop with a dedicated NPU, USB4 power delivery, and more memory and storage out of the box.
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