Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) wins on price and owner ratings against the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), which is enough to take the comparison since the two share so much: 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600, a 1 TB Gen4 SSD, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an SD card reader, a Kensington lock, Windows 11 Pro and 3-year warranties, in near-identical 135 mm chassis. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins on graphics, with Radeon 890M against the Radeon 780M in the A8 Max, and it adds a newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 against Wi-Fi 6E and 5.2, HDMI 2.1 outputs, a second M.2 slot and a 128 GB memory ceiling rather than 64 GB. Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) for the better price on very similar hardware, and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want the newer platform, stronger graphics and Wi-Fi 7.
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| Feature | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €949.00 | $1499.00 | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M | AMD Radeon 890M | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA AI Engine | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | Tie |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
Winner
€949.00
- + Price: €949.00
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
- - GPU Model: AMD Radeon Graphics 780M vs AMD Radeon 890M
$1499.00
- + Rating: 4.3
- + GPU Model: AMD Radeon 890M
- - Price: $1499.00 vs €949.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) wins overall on price and owner ratings, while matching the A9 Max on memory, storage and most ports. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has stronger Radeon 890M graphics, Wi-Fi 7 and a 128 GB memory ceiling.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Graphics and platform generation. The A9 Max uses a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with Radeon 890M graphics, Wi-Fi 7 and HDMI 2.1, while the A8 Max runs a Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M, Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.0.
Do they have the same memory and storage?
Both ship with 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. The difference is headroom: the A9 Max supports up to 128 GB and has a second M.2 slot, while the A8 Max tops out at 64 GB.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7)?
Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 7) if you want nearly identical specifications for less money: Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, 1 TB of Gen4 storage, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 ports and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want the newer platform: a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M graphics for light gaming, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, a second M.2 slot and support for up to 128 GB of memory.
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