Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) vs A9 Max (HX 370) (2026)

Updated October 2026

Data from the official Geekom site.

2026 verdict

The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) wins on price, ratings and storage against the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), shipping 2 TB of PCIe Gen4 storage against 1 TB for less money and with stronger owner reviews.

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Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)

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The two machines are otherwise very close: both carry 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600, 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 135 mm aluminium chassis. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) counters with graphics, its Radeon 890M outclassing the Radeon 780M in the A8 Max, and it adds a newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 against Wi-Fi 6E and 5.2, HDMI 2.1, a second M.2 slot and a 128 GB memory ceiling. Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) for storage and value, and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) for the newer platform and better graphics.

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Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)

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Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

$1499.00

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Feature	Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)	Winner
Rating	3.8	4.2	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
GPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics 780M	AMD Radeon 890M	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Storage Capacity	2 TB	1 TB	Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)
CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS	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

Winner

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Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)

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+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2
- GPU Model: AMD Radeon Graphics 780M vs AMD Radeon 890M

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Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

$1499.00

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+ Rating: 4.2
+ GPU Model: AMD Radeon 890M
- Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

The Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) wins overall on price, owner ratings and storage, with 2 TB against 1 TB. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) offers stronger Radeon 890M graphics, Wi-Fi 7, HDMI 2.1 and support for up to 128 GB of memory.

What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

Storage against graphics. The A8 Max ships with 2 TB of Gen4 storage, twice the A9 Max, while the A9 Max brings Radeon 890M graphics, a newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and Wi-Fi 7.

Do they have the same memory?

Both ship with 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600. The difference is the ceiling: the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) supports up to 128 GB, while the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) tops out at 64 GB.

Who should buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9)?

Buy the Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) if you want more storage for less money: a Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32 GB of DDR5-5600, 2 TB of Gen4 storage, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 ports, an SD reader 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 and better integrated graphics: a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, a second M.2 slot and a 128 GB memory ceiling.

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