Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Geekom and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
For a home server or media box that needs room to grow, the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) is the stronger mini PC, with a 3-year warranty and twice the storage.
Its newer Intel Core Ultra 9 285H brings Arc 140T graphics and a small NPU, memory expands to 128 GB against 64 GB, and three internal bays take an NVMe drive, a SATA M.2 and a 2.5-inch disk, alongside Wi-Fi 7, two HDMI ports and an SD card reader. The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) answers with dual 2.5G Ethernet, two full PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, a built-in microphone and a lower price, on an older Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with no NPU. Both ship Windows 11 Pro with two USB4 ports and a VESA mount. Choose the Geekom for storage, expansion and warranty, and the GMKtec for router, firewall or Proxmox duty where two network ports matter.
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| Feature | Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) | GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199.00 | $679.99 | GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 512 GB | Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 140T GPU | AMD Radeon 680M (12 cores, 2200 MHz) | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Tie |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Processor generation
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) runs a current Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with Arc 140T graphics and an NPU. The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) uses an older Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with Radeon 680M and no NPU, which is fine for office work and light gaming but has less headroom.
Storage
The Geekom ships with 1 TB and has three bays of different types, including a 2.5-inch slot for a cheap bulk disk. The GMKtec ships with 512 GB and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, faster for a second drive but with no room for a 2.5-inch disk.
Networking
The GMKtec has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, which is what a router, firewall or virtualization host with separate networks needs. The Geekom has one 2.5G port but moves up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Memory ceiling
Both come with 32 GB of DDR5 on SODIMM slots, but the Geekom takes up to 128 GB and the GMKtec 64 GB, which matters for running many virtual machines.
Warranty
3 years on the Geekom against 1 year on the GMKtec, a real difference for a machine meant to run around the clock.
Which one to buy if
- you are building a router, firewall or Proxmox host with two networks
The GMKtec has dual 2.5G Ethernet built in.
- you want a media server with lots of storage inside
The Geekom starts at 1 TB and adds a 2.5-inch bay for a large disk.
- you want the longest warranty on an always-on machine
Geekom covers the IT15 for 3 years against 1 for the GMKtec.
- you plan to add an external graphics card later
Owners single out the GMKtec's OCuLink port as its upgrade path for GPU work.
Winner
$1199.00
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Price: $1199.00 vs $679.99
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
$679.99
- + Price: $679.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- - Storage Capacity: 512 GB vs 1 TB
What owners say
GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) owners mention first how quiet it is, describing the dual-fan cooling as close to silent while multitasking. They value the front OCuLink port as a way to add an external graphics card later instead of replacing the machine, and like that the top cover comes off without tools so a second NVMe drive goes in immediately. Owners who wiped Windows for Linux or Proxmox report no obstacles, and GMKtec support earns praise for fixing a licensing issue the same day. The complaints are a Windows activation problem on first boot that needed a new key from support, one unit whose graphics output died within two months, and graphics too weak for PC-tethered VR.
Price history compared
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- Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)
- GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geekom vs GMKtec: which mini PC is better, the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) or the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)?
The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), for its newer Core Ultra 9 processor, 1 TB of storage, 128 GB memory ceiling and 3-year warranty. The GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) is the better fit for network duty thanks to dual 2.5G Ethernet.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom IT15 and the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra?
Processor generation and expansion. The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) has an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with an NPU and three storage bays; the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) has an older Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, two M.2 slots and two Ethernet ports.
Which one is better as a home server?
For storage, the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB), with 1 TB built in and room for an NVMe, a SATA M.2 and a 2.5-inch disk. For a router or firewall, the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB), whose two 2.5G ports keep networks separate.
Do both come with Windows 11 Pro?
Yes. The Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB) both ship with Windows 11 Pro, and GMKtec owners report installing Linux or Proxmox without trouble.
Who should buy the Geekom IT15 (32GB + 1TB)?
Anyone who wants a current Intel mini PC with plenty of built-in storage, room for three drives, Wi-Fi 7 and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra (32GB + 512GB)?
Homelab builders who need two 2.5G Ethernet ports and fast M.2 expansion at a lower price, and do not need an NPU.
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