Winner
5% OFF
$3799.00
$3999.00
Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Storage and unified memory give the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) the edge over the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) here.
The Geekom carries 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 shared with Radeon 8060S graphics, a 2TB drive across two RAID-capable M.2 slots, a fingerprint reader, an SD card reader and a three-year warranty. The MINISFORUM MS-03 is the home-lab machine, with four wired network ports including two 10G SFP+, 64GB of upgradeable DDR5, a half-height PCIe slot and three M.2 bays. Choose the Geekom A9 Mega for a compact AI and storage workstation, and the MINISFORUM MS-03 for a router, storage node or virtualisation host.
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| Feature | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) | MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3799.00 | $1919.00 | MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.9 | MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Speed | 8000 MT/s | 5600 MT/s | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 1 TB | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Dual-channel | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics | Intel Graphics | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA 2 NPU | Integrated NPU (50 TOPS) | Different strengths |
What the differences mean
Memory
The Geekom A9 Mega has 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000, soldered and shared with its graphics. The MINISFORUM MS-03 ships 64GB of DDR5-5600 across two SO-DIMM slots and reaches 128GB, so the MS-03 can match the capacity but is replaceable and slower in bandwidth terms.
Storage layout
The Geekom A9 Mega ships 2TB across two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots with RAID support. The MINISFORUM MS-03 ships 1TB with three M.2 bays, two at PCIe 5.0, so it offers more bays but a smaller drive to start.
Wired networking
The MINISFORUM MS-03 has four wired ports, two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45 with vPro. The Geekom A9 Mega has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, which suits a normal network but not a ten-gigabit lab.
Expansion inside the box
The MINISFORUM MS-03 adds a half-height PCIe x16 slot wired at PCIe 4.0 x4 for a network or controller card. The Geekom A9 Mega has no PCIe card slot.
Warranty
The Geekom A9 Mega is covered for three years, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 carries two. For a machine kept long term, the Geekom offers the longer term.
Biometrics and card reader
The Geekom A9 Mega includes a fingerprint sensor and an SDXC card reader. The MINISFORUM MS-03 has neither, so biometric sign-in and camera offloads need external hardware.
Which one to buy if
- you run local AI models or GPU rendering
The Geekom A9 Mega's 128GB unified pool and Radeon 8060S graphics are built for on-device inference and rendering.
- you are building a home lab or storage node
The MINISFORUM MS-03's four wired network ports, PCIe slot and three M.2 bays are what a lab or NAS head needs.
- you want memory you can expand later
The MINISFORUM MS-03 uses SO-DIMM slots, while the Geekom A9 Mega's 128GB is soldered.
- you want the longest warranty
The Geekom A9 Mega is covered for three years against two on the MINISFORUM MS-03.
- you want fingerprint sign-in and an SD reader
The Geekom A9 Mega includes both, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 has neither.
Winner
5% OFF
$3799.00
$3999.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s
- - Price: $3799.00 vs $1919.00
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.9
$1919.00
- + Price: $1919.00
- + Rating: 4.9
- - Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
- Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) or MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?
For a compact AI and storage workstation the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) wins, with 128GB of unified memory, Radeon 8060S graphics, a 2TB drive, a fingerprint reader and a three-year warranty. For a home lab, router or storage node the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) wins, with four wired network ports, a PCIe slot and three M.2 bays.
How much memory do the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) have?
The Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) has 128GB of soldered LPDDR5X-8000. The MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) ships 64GB of DDR5-5600 in SODIMM slots that can be expanded to 128GB.
Which of the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has more network ports?
The MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has four wired ports, two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45 with vPro. The Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) has two 2.5G Ethernet ports.
Can the memory of the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) or the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) be upgraded?
Only the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB), which uses DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 128GB. The Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) memory is soldered at 128GB.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)?
Buyers running large local AI models or GPU-accelerated work who want the biggest unified memory pool a compact machine can offer, plus fingerprint sign-in and an SD card reader.
Who should buy the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?
Anyone building a software router, ten-gigabit NAS head, virtualisation host or headless server that needs four wired ports, vPro management and a PCIe expansion slot.
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