Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) vs IT13 (2TB) (2026): Which to Buy?

Updated October 2026

Data from the official Geekom site.

2026 verdict

DDR5-5600 against DDR4-3200 is the split, and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins this mini PC comparison over the Geekom IT13 (2TB).

Winner

Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

$1499.00

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The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) pairs a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a 50 TOPS NPU with 32GB of DDR5-5600, dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and two USB4 ports, on a 1TB Gen 4 drive. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) counters with a Core i9-13900HK, 32GB of DDR4-3200, a 2TB drive across three bays and a slightly higher owner rating. Choose the Geekom IT13 (2TB) if raw storage and the three bays matter most, and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) for newer memory, an NPU and dual wired networking.

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

$1499.00

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Geekom

Geekom IT13 (2TB)

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Feature	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)	Geekom IT13 (2TB)	Winner
Rating	4.2	4.4	Geekom IT13 (2TB)
Memory Type	DDR5	DDR4	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Memory Speed	5600 MT/s	3200 MT/s	Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Storage Capacity	1 TB	2 TB	Geekom IT13 (2TB)
CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel Core i9-13900HK	Different strengths
GPU Model	AMD Radeon 890M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Different strengths
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel	Tie
Memory Capacity	32 GB	32 GB	Tie

What the differences mean

Memory generation

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs DDR5-5600, while the Geekom IT13 (2TB) runs DDR4-3200. Both ship 32GB, but the newer standard gives the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) more bandwidth for the integrated graphics and for memory-heavy work.

Processor and NPU

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has a twelve-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 50 TOPS NPU. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has a Core i9-13900HK with no NPU, so serious on-device AI belongs to the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370).

Storage

The Geekom IT13 (2TB) ships a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 drive and adds an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch SATA bay. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships 1TB and leaves an M.2 2230 slot free, so the Geekom IT13 (2TB) holds more out of the box.

Networking

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has dual 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has one 2.5G port and Wi-Fi 6E.

Which one to buy if

you want a compact machine for local AI models
Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has a 50 TOPS NPU and DDR5-5600 that the Geekom IT13 (2TB) does not offer.
you need the most storage without opening the case
Geekom IT13 (2TB)
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) ships 2TB and can hold two more drives.
you want two wired network ports or a firewall build
Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Only the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has dual 2.5G Ethernet.
you want the higher owner rating and a spare M.2 SATA bay
Geekom IT13 (2TB)
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) rates slightly higher with owners and adds an M.2 2242 SATA slot beside its 2TB boot drive.

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)

$1499.00

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+ Memory Type: DDR5
+ Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB

Geekom

Geekom IT13 (2TB)

Price unavailable right now

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+ Rating: 4.4
+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s

What owners say

Geekom IT13 (2TB) owners tend to lead with how much machine fits in the small metal case. Reviews describe editing 4K footage, running local AI models and serving media around the clock without the system feeling slow, and quiet idle operation comes up again and again. The dual HDMI ports, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E and SD reader are singled out as generous for the size. On the other side, owners warn that the chassis runs warm and the fans stay on under long loads, that the Iris Xe graphics limit gaming to casual titles, and that support responses vary, with at least one first-boot problem going unanswered despite the three-year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) or Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the newer platform, with DDR5-5600, a 50 TOPS NPU and dual 2.5G Ethernet. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) is the pick when storage outweighs platform age, since it ships 2TB and holds three drives.

What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

The memory and the processor generation. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) uses DDR5-5600 with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and an NPU, while the Geekom IT13 (2TB) uses DDR4-3200 with a Core i9-13900HK and no NPU.

Which of these mini PCs has more storage?

The Geekom IT13 (2TB). It ships a 2TB drive and can take an M.2 2242 SATA drive and a 2.5 inch SATA drive. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships 1TB with a single free M.2 2230 slot.

Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?

Buyers who want AI acceleration, newer memory and dual wired networking in a compact metal box, and who do not need more than a terabyte fitted from the start.

Who should buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?

Anyone who needs a 2TB drive out of the box, three storage bays and a mature i9 platform for editing, audio work or an always-on server.

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What the differences mean

Memory generation

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