Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
A homelab that wants current Intel silicon points to the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB).
Its Core Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T graphics, DDR5 that can reach 128 GB and a 13 TOPS NPU are the newer platform, with Wi-Fi 7 and three internal storage bays. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) answers with the larger included drive, 2 TB against 1 TB, and an i9-13900HK that owners already use for editing, music software and an always-on media server. Both ship with 32 GB and a three-year warranty. Move to the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) when the generation and the extra bays matter, and keep the Geekom IT13 (2TB) when the drive you get on day one is the point.
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| Feature | Geekom IT13 (2TB) | Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 1 TB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core i9-13900HK | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc 140T GPU | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor generation
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, a 16-core part, with Arc 140T graphics and an NPU rated at 13 TOPS. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) uses a Core i9-13900HK with Iris Xe graphics and no NPU. For a new homelab or for encoding, the newer chip is the reason the IT15 wins. For a machine owners already trust with edits and a media server, the i9 is not a leftover.
Memory generation and ceiling
Both configurations ship with 32 GB. The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) uses DDR5 SO-DIMM modules and lists a 128 GB maximum. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) uses DDR4-3200 and lists 64 GB. If the box may become a virtualization host later, that ceiling is the difference you will feel, not the 32 GB both have today.
Drive it ships with
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) includes 2 TB. The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) includes 1 TB. Both can grow inside the case: the IT13 combines an M.2 drive with a 2.5-inch bay, and the IT15 adds a third bay, an M.2 2280 NVMe slot, an M.2 2242 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch SATA bay. Buy the IT13 if you do not want to add a drive immediately.
Wireless and video outputs
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Both have a single 2.5G Ethernet port, two USB4 ports and two HDMI outputs, and neither is branded Thunderbolt. The IT15's product notes describe four displays, using the HDMI ports and USB4 together.
Which one to buy if
- the box will host virtual machines and grow its memory
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) takes DDR5 up to 128 GB and pairs a Core Ultra 9 with an NPU, which is the headroom a homelab actually uses.
- you want the larger SSD included from the start
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) ships with 2 TB, twice the 1 TB in the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), and owners already run media servers on it.
- local AI acceleration is part of the job
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) has an NPU rated at 13 TOPS. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has no NPU, so that work falls on the CPU and Iris Xe.
- you edit video or run a DAW on Windows today
Owners of the Geekom IT13 (2TB) report 4K edits, large photo batches and music software on the i9-13900HK with 32 GB.
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
Winner
£1149.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB
What owners say
Owners of the Geekom IT13 (2TB) describe a small metal box that stays near silent at idle and only becomes a background fan under load. The work they put on it is heavier than office chores: 4K video, large RAW photo batches, professional music software, local language models and a Plex or NAS server left on all day. Dual monitors, including large 4K and ultrawide screens, come up as effortless, and several people bought a second unit after the first one. The complaints cluster on heat during long jobs, integrated Iris Xe graphics that are only fine for casual games, and support that some European buyers praise and at least one U.S. buyer could not reach.
Upgrading from the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
Moving from the Geekom IT13 (2TB) to the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) changes the generation, not the idea of the IT line. You trade a Core i9-13900HK and DDR4 for a Core Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T graphics, DDR5 up to 128 GB, a 13 TOPS NPU and Wi-Fi 7, and you give up 1 TB of included storage, 2 TB down to 1 TB, unless you fill the extra bay yourself. Both keep 32 GB in the box, two USB4 ports, dual HDMI, 2.5G Ethernet, a three-year warranty and an external adapter. Stay with the IT13 if it already finishes your edits and your media server. Step up when you want the newer chip, a higher memory ceiling or Wi-Fi 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom IT13 (2TB) or Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), because it is the newer Intel platform: Core Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T graphics, DDR5 up to 128 GB, a 13 TOPS NPU and Wi-Fi 7. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) still makes sense when the included 2 TB drive and a proven i9-13900HK matter more than that generation jump.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom IT13 (2TB) and the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)?
The chip. The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) uses a Core Ultra 9 285H with Arc 140T graphics and an NPU. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) uses a Core i9-13900HK with Iris Xe graphics and no NPU. Memory moves from DDR4 to DDR5 at the same time, while the older model includes the larger SSD.
Do the Geekom IT13 (2TB) and the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) ship with the same storage?
No. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) includes 2 TB and the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) includes 1 TB. Both can add internal drives. The IT15 has three bays, NVMe, a short SATA M.2 and a 2.5-inch bay, which is the more flexible empty chassis if you bring your own disks.
Is the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) better for local AI than the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
It has the NPU the other lacks, rated at 13 TOPS, plus Arc 140T graphics. That is still a modest accelerator. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has no NPU, and owners run local models on the i9 anyway, with the CPU doing the work.
Who should buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
Someone who wants 2 TB included, 32 GB, dual HDMI and a three-year warranty for editing, music software or an always-on Windows media server, and who does not need an NPU or DDR5.
Who should buy the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)?
Someone building a homelab or a multi-display Windows desk who wants the Core Ultra generation, DDR5 up to 128 GB, Wi-Fi 7 and three storage bays, and who can add capacity beyond the included 1 TB.
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