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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the more capable mini PC here, and its premium is the one to pay if your work reaches beyond office software.
Twelve Zen 5 cores, Radeon 890M graphics, a 50 TOPS NPU and 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 put it well clear of the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), which answers with the lower price and the higher owner rating. Both ship with a 1TB Gen 4 drive, a three-year warranty and a metal chassis, and both run Windows 11 Pro. The A6 remains a fine eight-core office and media desktop; the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the one for AI work, virtualization, dual 2.5G networking and a memory path to 128GB.
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| Feature | Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $1499.00 | Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 680M | AMD Radeon 890M | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor and AI acceleration
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) pairs twelve Zen 5 cores with Radeon 890M graphics and a 50 TOPS NPU, where the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) uses an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M and no NPU. AI-assisted apps, virtual machines and video work sit in a different class on the A9 Max.
Memory headroom
The A9 Max ships 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 at 5600 MT/s and takes 128GB; the A6 ships 16GB in a single SODIMM slot and tops out at 64GB. Heavy multitasking and local models want the extra headroom.
Networking and ports
The A9 Max runs two 2.5G Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 7, two USB4 ports and five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, while the A6 has a single 2.5G port, Wi-Fi 6E and one USB4. A dual-network home lab or a desk full of peripherals fits the A9 Max better.
Size and security
The A6 is the smaller, lighter box at 112 mm square in aluminium and has no Kensington slot; the A9 Max measures 135 mm, keeps the metal shell and adds a Kensington lock. Only one of the two is meant to sit in a shared space.
Video output
Both drive several displays, but the A9 Max uses HDMI 2.1 FRL where the A6 uses HDMI 2.0. For a high-refresh 4K monitor the newer ports are the ones to want.
Which one to buy if
- you run local AI models or virtual machines
The twelve-core HX 370 and its 50 TOPS NPU give the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) acceleration the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) does not have.
- your desk has a tight budget
The Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) covers office work, media and multi-monitor use for less, with the same 1TB drive and three-year warranty.
- you want room to grow to 128GB of memory
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships 32GB and takes 128GB, double the ceiling of the A6.
- the machine lives in a shared office
Only the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has a Kensington lock slot for a security cable.
- you mostly browse and stream across two screens
The A6's eight Ryzen cores and USB4 port are already more than that job needs.
8% OFF
$599.00
$649.00
- + Price: $599.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Memory Capacity: 16 GB vs 32 GB
- - GPU Model: AMD Radeon 680M vs AMD Radeon 890M
Winner
$1499.00
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + GPU Model: AMD Radeon 890M
- - Price: $1499.00 vs $599.00
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4
What owners say
Owners of the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) describe a machine that stays quiet and cool in sustained use, and several report it replacing an older NUC or a full tower without a fuss. Setup comes up as painless, with a first boot that points at the manufacturer for updated drivers, and the size draws as much praise as the speed: it is repeatedly called smaller than expected. Nobody complains about running out of ports. The most consistent complaint is not the hardware but what happens when it fails, with one owner whose second HDMI port died after five months describing slow, non-technical support despite the warranty on paper. A few mention 2.5G transfers landing below expectation and the integrated graphics ruling out demanding games.
Upgrading from the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Moving from the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) to the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is a jump in generation, not a change of role: you trade an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M graphics for a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M and a 50 TOPS NPU. Around it you gain dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, a second USB4 port, HDMI 2.1 and a memory ceiling of 128GB, while keeping the 1TB Gen 4 drive and the three-year warranty. If the A6 already handles your office and media work quietly, there is little to gain. Step up when AI workloads, virtualization or a heavier peripheral load have outgrown it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), for its twelve-core HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics, 50 TOPS NPU, 32GB of DDR5 and its newer connectivity. The Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the smaller and less expensive machine and the better reviewed of the two, but its eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H and 16GB set a lower ceiling.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The processor and its AI hardware. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) uses a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 50 TOPS NPU and Radeon 890M graphics, while the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) uses an eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M and no NPU.
Which of these two mini PCs has an NPU?
Only the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370). It carries an XDNA 2 NPU rated at 50 TOPS for on-device AI, while the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has none, so Copilot+ style features and small local models run better on the A9 Max.
Can both mini PCs be upgraded with more memory and storage?
Both use SODIMM memory. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships 32GB and takes 128GB, while the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ships 16GB and takes 64GB. Each has two M.2 slots, so a second drive can be added to either.
Who should buy the Geekom A6 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Anyone who wants a quiet, compact eight-core desktop for office work, media and light creative tasks at a lower price, and who does not need an NPU or dual Ethernet.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buyers who want current Ryzen AI silicon for local models, virtualization or heavy multitasking, and who value dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and a 128GB memory path.
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