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Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) vs Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
Two ecosystems, and the expandability question decides it: the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) is the mini PC with room to grow.
Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Winner
Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)
$1499.00
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It wins on warranty, memory capacity and storage, running 32GB of DDR5 that takes 128GB, a 1TB drive with a free M.2 slot, dual 2.5G Ethernet and a 50 TOPS NPU. The Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) wins on price and owner rating, and it is the better pick for macOS and Thunderbolt. Choose the A9 Max for upgradable power and the Mac Mini for a polished Apple desktop.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Warranty3×Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)3 years vs 1 year
  • Memory Capacity2×Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)32 GB vs 16 GB
  • Storage Capacity2×Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)1 TB vs 512 GB
FeatureGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)Winner
Rating4.24.6Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Memory Capacity32 GB16 GBGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
Storage Capacity1 TB512 GBGeekom A9 Max (HX 370)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370M2 Pro (10-core CPU)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelUnified MemoryDifferent strengths
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5Different strengths
GPU ModelAMD Radeon 890M16-core GPUDifferent strengths
NPU ModelAMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)16-core Neural EngineDifferent strengths

What the differences mean

Memory

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) ships with 32GB of DDR5 in SODIMM slots and takes 128GB. The Apple Mac Mini has 16GB of unified LPDDR5 soldered to the chip. For virtual machines, containers or large data sets, only the Geekom can be expanded.

Storage

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) pairs a 1TB Gen 4 drive with a free M.2 2230 slot for a second SSD. The Apple Mac Mini has a 512GB SSD that is fixed at purchase, so the Geekom offers twice the capacity and a growth path inside the box.

Operating system

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs Windows 11 Pro and the Apple Mac Mini runs macOS. Each runs its own platform's software natively, so buyers tied to one ecosystem should decide on this row alone.

AI and graphics

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) carries a 50 TOPS XDNA 2 NPU and Radeon 890M graphics for on-device AI and casual gaming. The Apple Mac Mini has a 16-core Neural Engine and a 16-core GPU, strong for Apple's own AI features and creative apps.

Ports

The Apple Mac Mini has four Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gbps, plus HDMI up to 8K. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has two USB4 ports, two HDMI 2.1 outputs, five USB-A ports and dual Ethernet. The Mac leads on high-speed external I/O; the Geekom on everyday ports.

Which one to buy if

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) or Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins on expandable memory, storage, warranty and on-device AI for a Windows desk. The Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) wins on price and owner rating, and it is the pick for macOS and Thunderbolt.

What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A9 Max HX 370 and the Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro?

Expandability against platform. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) runs Windows with upgradeable DDR5 memory up to 128GB and a free M.2 slot, while the Apple Mac Mini runs macOS with soldered unified memory and a fixed SSD.

Can the memory and storage be upgraded on the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Apple Mac Mini?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) takes 128GB of DDR5 and a second M.2 drive. The Apple Mac Mini's 16GB of unified memory and 512GB SSD are soldered and cannot change.

Which is better for gaming, the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) or the Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro?

Neither is a gaming machine. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) has Radeon 890M integrated graphics for casual titles, and the Apple Mac Mini has a 16-core GPU. Both suit light gaming rather than demanding games.

How many monitors can the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Apple Mac Mini drive?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) drives up to four displays over two HDMI 2.1 and two USB4 outputs. The Apple Mac Mini drives three, or one at 8K over HDMI.

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