Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the same mini PC as the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) one processor generation later, and it is the one to buy of the two.
The chassis, the port layout and the 32GB of DDR5 are shared, as are the 50 TOPS NPU, the dual 2.5G Ethernet and the two USB4 ports. What changes is the silicon: the HX 470 is the newer Ryzen AI 9 part, and this configuration ships a 2TB drive against 1TB. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the cheaper of the pair and stays a capable machine, so buy it if the price matters and 1TB is enough.
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| Feature | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1499.00 | $1599.00 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | Tie |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon 890M | Tie |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) the newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. Both are twelve-core Zen 5 parts with a 50 TOPS NPU, so this is a generational refresh rather than a jump in class.
Storage
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships a 1TB Gen 4 drive. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) doubles it to 2TB, and both leave a free M.2 2230 slot, so the newer one simply arrives with more room.
Cooling
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) uses IceBlast 2.0 and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) IceBlast 3.0 in the same 135 mm metal chassis. It is a revision of the same thermal design, not a different machine.
Price positioning
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the cheaper of the two, and the gap is what buys the newer processor and the extra terabyte on the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470).
Which one to buy if
- you already own the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and it keeps up with your work
Moving up buys a newer chip and more storage, not a different experience, so there is no reason to replace a machine that is meeting your needs.
- you want the most internal storage from one Geekom A9 Max
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) ships with a 2TB drive instead of 1TB.
- you want the newest processor and will pay for it
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) carries the newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 generation.
- the HX 370 model is discounted and 1TB is enough
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) shares the chassis, ports and NPU, so it gives up little for less money.
$1499.00
- + Price: $1499.00
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- - Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB
Winner
$1599.00
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Price: $1599.00 vs $1499.00
Upgrading from the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Moving from the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) to the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) changes the processor generation, the cooling revision and the fitted storage, and little else. The chassis, the port selection, the dual 2.5G Ethernet, the two USB4 ports, the SD reader and the 50 TOPS NPU are shared, so an owner who is happy with the HX 370 has no reason to move. If the 1TB drive is filling up, or you want the newer Ryzen AI part, the HX 470 is the version to buy. If neither applies, keep the HX 370 and spend the difference elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) or Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470), since it is the same machine with a newer processor and twice the storage. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the smarter buy only when it is discounted and 1TB is enough.
What is the difference between the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?
The processor generation and the drive. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) uses the newer Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and ships a 2TB SSD, while the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) uses the HX 370 and ships 1TB. The chassis, ports, GPU and 50 TOPS NPU are the same.
Is upgrading from the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) to the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) worth it?
Only for the newer chip and the extra terabyte. If your Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) already handles your work, the change is not worth the spend, because the memory, connectivity, cooling family and NPU are shared.
How much memory do both mini PCs take?
Both the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) ship 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 in SODIMM slots and accept up to 128GB.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?
Buyers who want the newest Geekom A9 Max, a 2TB boot drive and full local AI capability without paying the flagship price of an A9 Mega.
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