Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
For a compact desktop backed by real after-sales coverage, Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) has the edge over GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) in this mini PC comparison, with a three-year warranty against the M6 Ultra's one year, faster 5600 MT/s DDR5 memory against 4800 MT/s, and the newer Radeon 780M graphics against the M6 Ultra's Radeon 760M. Both ship with a 1TB PCIe drive and DDR5 memory, so the GMKtec's main structural advantage is raw capacity: it arrives with 32GB installed against 16GB in the Geekom, plus a second free M.2 slot and dual 2.5G Ethernet for a home-lab or firewall setup. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) answers with an SD card reader, which the GMKtec lacks, along with a VESA mount included in the box. Pick the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) for the longer warranty, quicker memory and newer graphics; pick the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) if double the installed memory and dual networking matter more than warranty length.
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| Feature | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $629.99 | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 4800 MT/s | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 760M | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Different strengths |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
Winner
$699.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- + GPU Model: AMD Radeon 780M
- - Price: $699.00 vs $629.99
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.2
21% OFF
$629.99
$799.99
- + Price: $629.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- - Memory Speed: 4800 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
Price history compared
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- Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)
- GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overall, does the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) beat the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)?
Yes, by a narrow margin. It wins on warranty length, memory speed and GPU generation, while the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) wins on installed memory capacity.
What is the main difference between the two?
Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) ships with 16GB of faster DDR5-5600 memory and newer Radeon 780M graphics, while GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) ships with 32GB of DDR5-4800 memory and the slightly older Radeon 760M.
Which one has more memory installed?
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB), with 32GB installed against 16GB in the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), even though both use DDR5 SODIMM memory and top out at the same 64GB ceiling.
Which offers better networking for a home lab?
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB), with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for running two separate networks, compared to a single 2.5G port on the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB).
Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want more memory installed from the start, a second free M.2 slot for extra storage, and dual Ethernet for firewall or virtualization duty, and who are comfortable with a shorter one-year warranty.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want a three-year warranty, slightly newer graphics, an SD card reader and a VESA mount included in the box, and do not need more than 16GB of memory out of the gate.
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