Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) vs GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Geekom and GMKtec sites.

2026 verdict

Winner

$1599.00

This is a mismatch in favor of the newer machine: the Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) beats the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) on warranty, memory type, memory capacity and storage capacity, and its Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a dedicated NPU sits in a completely different class than the M2 Pro S's older 11th Gen Intel chip. The A9 Max ships with double the memory on faster DDR5, roughly double the storage, and a three-year warranty against the M2 Pro S's one year, though it costs noticeably more as a result. The M2 Pro S's only real win is price, which keeps it relevant for buyers who just need a compact Windows desktop for browsing, documents and media. Buyers who want workstation-class AI hardware, more memory and a longer warranty should choose the Geekom A9 Max; buyers on a tight budget who need a basic upgradeable desktop should pick the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S.

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

$1599.00

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GMKtec

GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

$499.98

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)	GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)	Winner
Price	$1599.00	$499.98	GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Rating	4.3	4.4	GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory Type	DDR5	DDR4	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Memory Capacity	32 GB	16 GB	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
Storage Capacity	2 TB	1 TB	Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)
CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470	Intel Core i7-1185G7	Different strengths
GPU Model	AMD Radeon 890M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz)	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel	Tie

Winner

Geekom

Geekom A9 Max (HX 470)

$1599.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Memory Type: DDR5
+ Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- Price: $1599.00 vs $499.98
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4

GMKtec

GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

$499.98

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $499.98
+ Rating: 4.4
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) or GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

The Geekom A9 Max (HX 470) wins by a wide margin, ahead on warranty, memory type, memory capacity and storage capacity. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) wins only on price.

What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A9 Max and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S?

The processor generation. The A9 Max runs a 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a 50 TOPS NPU and DDR5 memory, while the M2 Pro S runs a four-core, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 with DDR4 memory and no NPU.

Which one is better for running local AI models?

The Geekom A9 Max, which has a dedicated XDNA 2 NPU rated at 50 TOPS. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S has no NPU, so it relies entirely on CPU and integrated GPU for any AI workload.

How much memory and storage does each one support?

The A9 Max ships with 32GB of DDR5 expandable to 128GB and up to 2TB of storage in this configuration. The M2 Pro S ships with 16GB of DDR4 expandable to 64GB and 1TB of storage.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S?

Buyers on a tight budget who need a compact Windows desktop for browsing, office documents and everyday multitasking rather than AI or creative workloads.

Who should buy the Geekom A9 Max?

Buyers who want dedicated NPU acceleration for local AI, more memory and storage, and the longer three-year warranty, and who can justify the higher cost.

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