Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
Near-twin Ryzen 7 boxes, and the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) is the mini PC that wins on price.
Both use an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, DDR5-5600, 16GB SODIMM to 64GB, a 1TB Gen4 SSD and a 120W adapter, so the hardware is almost the same desktop. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the one that lists a Ryzen AI NPU, while the AX8 Max answers with two 2.5G Ethernet ports and two USB4 ports instead of one of each. Choose the AX8 Max as the cheaper, better-connected twin; choose the A8 when the NPU is the feature you actually need.
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| Feature | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 780M | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
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- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
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- + Rating: 4.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) is better overall because it is the more affordable of two near-identical Ryzen 7 8745HS kits. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the one that includes a Ryzen AI NPU.
What is the biggest difference between Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
Ports and the NPU. The Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) has two 2.5G Ethernet ports and two USB 4.0 Type-C ports, and no NPU. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has one 2.5G Ethernet port, one USB4 port and an AMD Ryzen AI NPU.
Do they share the same CPU and memory?
Yes. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB) both use an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with 16GB of DDR5-5600 in SODIMM slots that reach 64GB, plus a 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD.
Who should buy the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want the cheaper 8745HS kit with dual 2.5G Ethernet and two USB4 ports should choose the Geekom AX8 Max (16GB + 1TB).
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want the same Ryzen 7 8745HS desktop with a Ryzen AI NPU should choose the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB).
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