Winner
Updated September 2026
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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.
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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| Feature | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $1169.10 | Geekom A8 Max (Ryzen 9) |
| 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 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.3 | Tie |
| 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
14% OFF
$949.00
$1099.00
- + Price: $949.00
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - GPU Model: AMD Radeon Graphics 780M vs AMD Radeon 890M
10% OFF
$1169.10
$1299.00
- + GPU Model: AMD Radeon 890M
- - Price: $1169.10 vs $949.00
- - 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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