Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
Newest chip or better price? The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 wins the value argument, since it is the lower priced mini PC of the two and matches the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) on memory, storage, ports and warranty.
Both come with 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5 and 2 TB of NVMe storage, Wi-Fi 7, two 2.5G Ethernet ports, two USB4 ports, an SD slot, a VESA mount and three years of coverage. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the more advanced machine, with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and a 50 TOPS NPU for local AI, Radeon 890M graphics, HDMI 2.1 and memory that goes up to 128 GB against 64 GB, and it is the better reviewed of the pair. It sits at the top of the mini PC market in price. Buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 for a fast desktop at the fairer price, and the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) if local AI and the extra headroom are the point.
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| Feature | Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599.00 | $1149.00 | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Arc Graphics | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) | NPU Intel AI Boost | 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 |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor and AI
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a 50 TOPS XDNA 2 NPU, aimed at running language models and Copilot+ features locally. The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 has an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with an Intel AI Boost NPU, which is enough for everyday AI features but a step below.
Graphics
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) uses Radeon 890M graphics and the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 uses Intel Arc. Neither replaces a graphics card, but the Radeon 890M is the stronger integrated option for 1080p games.
Memory ceiling and storage slots
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) accepts up to 128 GB of memory and carries two NVMe slots (an M.2 2280 and an M.2 2230). The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 tops out at 64 GB, so the gap only matters for heavy virtual machines or models.
Video outputs
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has two HDMI 2.1 ports and uses USB4 for DisplayPort. The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 has two HDMI 2.0 ports plus a Mini DisplayPort 1.4.
Age
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is a 2026 model with IceBlast 3.0 cooling, and the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 dates from 2024 with IceBlast 2.0. It is the newer platform, and that is part of what the higher price buys.
Which one to buy if
- you want to run local AI models
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has a 50 TOPS NPU and memory that goes up to 128 GB.
- you want the lower priced desktop with 32 GB and 2 TB
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 offers the same memory, storage, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet for less.
- you want some 1080p gaming from integrated graphics
The Radeon 890M in the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the stronger integrated GPU of the two.
- you drive a DisplayPort monitor
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 has a Mini DisplayPort 1.4, where the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) relies on USB4.
$1599.00
- - Price: $1599.00 vs $1149.00
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
Winner
$1149.00
- + Price: $1149.00
- + Rating: 4.5
What owners say
Owners of the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 praise how much performance and connectivity fits into the small case: quick boots, smooth multitasking, creative software, multi-monitor office setups and light virtualization, with many calling it quiet in normal use and the three-year warranty reassuring. Their complaints are a fan that gets noticeably loud under sustained load such as scans and installs, a turbo clock that seems capped to manage heat, a basic bundled HDMI cable and isolated units that failed or crashed after months, though support helped in at least one case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) or Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
The Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 for most buyers, because it matches the memory, storage, ports and warranty at the lower price. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) is the better reviewed and the more powerful machine for local AI.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) and Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
The processor generation. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a 50 TOPS NPU and Radeon 890M, while the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 has a Core Ultra 9 185H with Intel Arc graphics.
How much memory can the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) and Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 take?
The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) supports up to 128 GB and the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 up to 64 GB. Both ship with 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5.
Do the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) and Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 have the same ports?
Nearly. Both have two 2.5G Ethernet ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB4 ports, two HDMI ports and an SD slot. The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) has HDMI 2.1, and the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9 adds a Mini DisplayPort.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)?
People who want the newest Geekom platform for local AI, heavy multitasking and 128 GB of memory headroom, and accept a price at the top of the mini PC market.
Who should buy the Geekom GT1 Mega Ultra 9?
Buyers who want a fast Windows desktop with 32 GB, 2 TB, Wi-Fi 7 and dual USB4 at the lower price, without paying for an AI-focused chip.
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