Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Twice the memory and twice the storage make Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 the pick over Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) in this Geekom-on-Geekom mini PC matchup: 32GB of DDR5 against 16GB, and 2TB against 1TB, with both running the same DDR5-5600 memory speed and covered by the same three-year warranty. The GT1 Mega Ultra 9 swaps AMD for Intel, pairing a Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and two USB4 ports. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) keeps its own eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS with Radeon 780M graphics and a Ryzen AI NPU, plus a single 2.5G Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E and one USB4 port, and it costs less for buyers who do not need the extra capacity. Both include an SD card reader, a Kensington lock, a VESA mount and an HDMI cable. Choose Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 for more memory, more storage and faster networking; choose Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) if AMD's platform and a lower price fit your needs better.
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| Feature | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $639.00 | $854.10 | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI NPU | NPU Intel AI Boost | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Tie |
$639.00
- + Price: $639.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
- - Memory Capacity: 16 GB vs 32 GB
Winner
10% OFF
$854.10
$949.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Price: $854.10 vs $639.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the better overall mini PC, the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 or the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9, with double the memory at 32GB and double the storage at 2TB. Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the more affordable of the two and runs AMD's platform instead of Intel's.
What platform does each machine use?
Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 runs an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and an Intel AI Boost NPU. Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) runs an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with Radeon 780M graphics and a Ryzen AI NPU.
Which has faster networking?
Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9, with dual 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7. Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has a single 2.5G Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 6E.
How similar are the two on accessories and physical security?
Very similar. Both include an SD card reader, a Kensington lock, a VESA mount and an HDMI cable, and both carry the same three-year warranty and DDR5-5600 memory speed.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who prefer AMD's Ryzen platform, do not need more than 16GB of memory or 1TB of storage, and want to spend less.
Who should buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
Buyers who want more memory and storage installed from the start, Intel's Core Ultra platform, and the fastest available Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
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