Winner
Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins on price, warranty, memory capacity and storage against the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), costing less while offering 32 GB of DDR5-5600 against 24 GB, 1 TB of Gen4 storage against 512 GB and a 3-year warranty against 1 year, with a 128 GB memory ceiling. It adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, two USB4 Type-C ports, an SD 4.0 reader and a second M.2 slot. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is better rated and faster in professional workloads, with a 12-core M4 Pro, 16-core graphics, unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MHz, three Thunderbolt 5 ports and macOS, all soldered and sealed. Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) for value, capacity and upgradability, and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) when macOS performance is the requirement.
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| Feature | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1169.10 | $1569.00 | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.7 | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 24 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 512 GB | Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | M4 Pro (12-core) | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Unified Memory | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | 16-core GPU | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | 16-core Neural Engine | Different strengths |
Winner
10% OFF
$1169.10
$1299.00
- + Price: $1169.10
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.7
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
$1569.00
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- - Price: $1569.00 vs $1169.10
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) wins overall on price, a 3-year warranty, 32 GB of memory against 24 GB and 1 TB of storage against 512 GB. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is faster and better rated, with an M4 Pro chip and Thunderbolt 5.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
Upgradability against raw performance. The A9 Max lets you go to 128 GB of memory and add a second SSD, while the M4 Pro delivers professional-grade speed with soldered 8533 MHz unified memory and Thunderbolt 5.
Which one has better networking?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 370), with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and two 2.5G Ethernet ports against Wi-Fi 6E and gigabit Ethernet on the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), whose Thunderbolt 5 ports can still host fast external adapters.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370)?
Buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 370) if you want a cheaper Windows machine with more memory, more storage, Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and the ability to expand to 128 GB, backed by a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
Buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) if you need top-end macOS performance for video editing, music production or development, with a 12-core M4 Pro, 16-core GPU and three Thunderbolt 5 ports.
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