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Geekom GT13 Max vs GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)

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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 against an 11th Gen Core i7 is a generation apart, and the Geekom GT13 Max wins this mini PC comparison over the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB).
Geekom GT13 Max
Winner
Geekom GT13 Max
$849.00
Buy on Amazon USA
Both ship 16GB and a 1TB drive, but the Geekom GT13 Max is built on a sixteen-core Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics, an AI Boost NPU, DDR5-5600, two USB4 ports, dual 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7, backed by a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) is the cheaper of the pair, with a Core i7-1185G7, DDR4-3200, three-display output and memory you can upgrade to 64GB. Pick the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) on a tight budget, and the Geekom GT13 Max when the newer platform, the NPU and the ports matter.
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FeatureGeekom GT13 MaxGMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$849.00$499.99GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Rating4.04.2GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)
Warranty3 years1 yearGeekom GT13 Max
Memory TypeDDR5DDR4Geekom GT13 Max
Memory Speed5600 MT/s3200 MT/sGeekom GT13 Max
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 9 185HIntel Core i7-1185G7Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs, 1.35 GHz)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Memory Capacity16 GB16 GBTie
Storage Capacity1 TB1 TBTie

What the differences mean

Platform

The Geekom GT13 Max runs a sixteen-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with Arc graphics and an AI Boost NPU. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) runs a four-core Core i7-1185G7 with no NPU, so it cannot accelerate on-device AI at all.

Memory generation

Both ship 16GB and take up to 64GB, but the Geekom GT13 Max uses DDR5-5600 and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) uses DDR4-3200, which affects bandwidth for the integrated graphics and memory-heavy work.

Ports and expansion

The Geekom GT13 Max has two USB4 ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an SD 4.0 reader and dual 2.5G Ethernet. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) has one 2.5G port, five USB ports but a Type-C running at 5Gbps rather than USB4, and no SD reader.

Warranty

The Geekom GT13 Max carries a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) carries one year, so the newer machine is also the better protected one.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Geekom

Geekom GT13 Max

Prime exclusive deal
$849.00
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • + Memory Type: DDR5
  • + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
  • - Price: $849.00 vs $499.99
  • - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Geekom GT13 Max or GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

The Geekom GT13 Max, which is a newer platform with an NPU, DDR5, two USB4 ports and a three-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) is the value pick for basic desktop work and upgradeable memory.

What is the biggest difference between the Geekom GT13 Max and the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

The processor generation. The Geekom GT13 Max has a sixteen-core Core Ultra 9 185H with an AI Boost NPU and DDR5-5600, while the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) has a four-core Core i7-1185G7 with no NPU and DDR4-3200.

Do both have memory and storage you can upgrade?

Yes. The Geekom GT13 Max takes DDR5 to 64GB and has a second M.2 2242 SATA slot. The GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) takes DDR4 to 64GB and has two M.2 bays.

Who should buy the Geekom GT13 Max?

Buyers who want a current Intel platform with an NPU, dual 2.5G Ethernet, USB4 and a longer warranty in a compact chassis.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB)?

Anyone who wants a cheap, quiet Windows desktop for ordinary work, with a 1TB drive and memory they can grow later.

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