Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
For photo editing and a four-screen office desk, the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) is the better mini PC of this pair.
It pairs 16GB of DDR5-5600 with an eight-core Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M graphics and a Ryzen AI NPU, where the GMKtec runs DDR4-3200 on a four-core 11th Gen Core i7-1185G7 with no NPU, and it triples the warranty to three years. It also adds a USB4 port, Wi-Fi 6E, an SD card reader and a Kensington lock slot. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) is the cheaper of the two and has one thing the A8 lacks, a second M.2 bay (a 2242 SATA slot) beside its 1TB drive, in a light 361g chassis. Choose the GMKtec for a budget three-screen office PC, and the Geekom for graphics, AI features or a long warranty.
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| Feature | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $739.00 | $499.99 | GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 3200 MT/s | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz) | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor and graphics
Eight cores and sixteen threads with Radeon 780M graphics on the Geekom, four cores and eight threads with Iris Xe on the GMKtec. The A8 has the headroom for photo editing and heavier multitasking.
Memory
DDR5-5600 on the Geekom A8 against DDR4-3200 on the GMKtec. Both ship with 16GB and both top out at 64GB, so the gap is speed, not capacity.
Storage expansion
The GMKtec has a free M.2 2242 SATA bay next to its 1TB drive. The Geekom A8 has a single M.2 slot, so growing its storage means replacing the drive.
USB-C
The Geekom has a USB4 Type-C port for fast docks and drives. The GMKtec's only Type-C port runs at 5Gbps, despite the USB4 claim on its marketplace listing.
Warranty
Three years on the Geekom A8 against one year on the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S.
Which one to buy if
- you edit photos or run creative apps
Eight cores, Radeon 780M graphics and DDR5-5600 give the Geekom A8 far more room.
- you want to add a second SSD without removing the first
The GMKtec has a free M.2 2242 SATA bay; the Geekom A8 has one slot.
- you want a single-cable dock
Only the Geekom has a USB4 port.
- the machine sits in a shared office
The Geekom A8 has a Kensington lock slot; the GMKtec does not.
- price is the deciding factor
The GMKtec is the cheaper of the two and still drives three 4K screens.
Winner
$739.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- - Price: $739.00 vs $499.99
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- + Price: $499.99
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
Frequently Asked Questions
GMKtec vs Geekom: which is better, the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB). It has an eight-core Ryzen 7 with Radeon 780M graphics, DDR5 memory, USB4, an SD reader and a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) is the cheaper option with a spare M.2 bay, fine for office work on three screens.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?
Platform generation. The Geekom runs a Ryzen 7 8745HS with DDR5-5600 and a Ryzen AI NPU, while the GMKtec runs an 11th Gen Core i7-1185G7 with DDR4-3200 and no NPU. The warranty follows the same pattern: three years against one.
Does the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) have USB4?
No. Its single Type-C port runs at 5Gbps and carries DisplayPort video, even though the marketplace title advertises USB4. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has a real USB4 Type-C port.
How many displays do the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) support?
Four on the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), from two HDMI and two USB-C outputs, up to 8K. Three on the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB), from two HDMI 2.0 ports and its Type-C output, each up to 4K 60Hz.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Home and office users who want a compact desktop that can also edit photos, drive four screens and last, with a three-year warranty and a USB4 port.
Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?
Budget buyers who need a light, VESA-mountable Windows 11 Pro desktop for three monitors and like having a spare drive bay.
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