Updated November 2026
Data from the official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) edges this one on the newer platform and the better-equipped memory.
Its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a Lunar Lake chip with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU, matched with 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 and a 1TB PCIe Gen5-capable setup. The Geekom GT13 Max counters with a 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H, dual 2.5G Ethernet, two USB4 ports and upgradeable DDR5 across two SO-DIMM slots, plus a three-year warranty against one. The Geekom GT13 Max is the cheaper and more flexible machine, but the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the faster and more current desktop. Choose the GMKtec for everyday performance and a modern NPU, the Geekom GT13 Max for ports, wired networking and memory you can expand.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Warranty3×Geekom GT13 Max3 years vs 1 year
- Memory Capacity2×GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
| Feature | Geekom GT13 Max | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $849.00 | $1099.99 | Geekom GT13 Max |
| Rating | 4.0 | 4.5 | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom GT13 Max |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc 140V | Different strengths |
| NPU Model | NPU Intel AI Boost | Intel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS) | Different strengths |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor generation
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses Intel's newer Core Ultra 7 258V with a 47 TOPS NPU, while the Geekom GT13 Max uses the older 16-core Core Ultra 9 185H. The Geekom has more cores for heavy multitasking, but the GMKtec is the more efficient and more current design.
Memory
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) ships 32GB of LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, soldered and capped there. The Geekom GT13 Max starts at 16GB of DDR5-5600 but uses two SO-DIMM slots that reach 64GB, so it is the one you can grow.
Wired networking
The Geekom GT13 Max has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has one. For a router, firewall or home lab role that wants separate networks, only the Geekom delivers it out of the box.
Ports and video
The Geekom GT13 Max carries two USB4 ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two HDMI 2.0 outputs and a Mini DisplayPort 1.4. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has one USB4 port, four USB Type-A ports and two HDMI 2.1 outputs, one of them up to 8K.
Storage and warranty
Both ship 1TB and take a second drive, but the Geekom GT13 Max adds an M.2 2242 SATA slot and comes with a three-year warranty, where the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) offers a Gen5-capable slot and one year of cover.
Which one to buy if
- you want the faster, more efficient processor
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) runs Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V with a 47 TOPS NPU, ahead of the older Core Ultra 9 185H in the Geekom GT13 Max.
- you need two wired network ports
The Geekom GT13 Max has dual 2.5G Ethernet; the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has only one.
- you want to add memory later
The Geekom GT13 Max takes DDR5 SO-DIMM modules up to 64GB, while the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is soldered at 32GB.
- you want the most USB4 and USB ports
The Geekom GT13 Max offers two USB4 ports and five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, more than the single USB4 and four Type-A ports on the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB).
- you want 8K output and a longer warranty
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) reaches 8K over one HDMI 2.1 port and ships with a three-year warranty.
$849.00
- + Price: $849.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.5
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
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- + Rating: 4.5
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- - Price: $1099.99 vs $849.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom GT13 Max or GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the more current machine, with a Lunar Lake CPU, a 47 TOPS NPU, 32GB of fast memory and a Gen5-capable drive. The Geekom GT13 Max is the better value for ports, dual Ethernet and upgradable memory.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom GT13 Max and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
Memory and platform. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses 32GB of soldered LPDDR5X-8533 and a newer Intel chip, while the Geekom GT13 Max uses 16GB of DDR5 across two upgradeable SO-DIMM slots and an older 16-core Core Ultra 9.
Which has better networking, the Geekom GT13 Max or the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom GT13 Max, on wired flexibility: it has two 2.5G Ethernet ports plus Wi-Fi 7, while the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has one 2.5G port and Wi-Fi 6E.
Can the memory be upgraded on either machine?
Only on the Geekom GT13 Max, which uses two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and accepts up to 64GB. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has its 32GB soldered, so that configuration is fixed.
Who should buy the Geekom GT13 Max?
Buyers who want lots of ports, dual 2.5G Ethernet, upgradeable memory, a three-year warranty and a lower price, and who do not need the newest Intel architecture.
Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
Anyone who wants a compact current-generation desktop with 32GB of fast memory, USB4 with power delivery, triple-display output and an NPU for on-device AI.
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