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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) vs GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Same Lunar Lake family, different configuration, and the extra memory and storage carry it: the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) beats the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB).
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Both run an Intel Core Ultra 7 with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU on LPDDR5X-8533, but the GMKtec K17 Plus ships 32GB and a 1TB drive against the 16GB and 512GB of the GMKtec NucBox K13, and its boot slot runs PCIe Gen5. The GMKtec NucBox K13 answers with the lower price, two USB4 ports against one, 5 Gigabit Ethernet against 2.5 Gigabit and a slightly lighter chassis. Choose the GMKtec K17 Plus for out-of-the-box capacity and a faster storage slot, and the GMKtec NucBox K13 for the cheapest way into this hardware, dual USB4 and faster wired networking.
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FeatureGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$1099.99$589.99GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity32 GB16 GBGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity1 TB512 GBGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 258VIntel Core Ultra 7 256VDifferent strengths
Rating4.74.7Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Memory ConfigurationSoldered (non-upgradeable)Soldered (non-upgradeable)Tie
Memory TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5XTie
Memory Speed8533 MT/s8533 MT/sTie
GPU ModelIntel Arc 140VIntel Arc 140VTie
NPU ModelIntel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)Intel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)Tie

What the differences mean

Memory

The GMKtec K17 Plus ships 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 against 16GB in the GMKtec NucBox K13. Both are soldered and non-upgradeable, so the K17 Plus is the one that arrives with more room for virtual machines and heavy multitasking.

Storage

The GMKtec K17 Plus ships a 1TB drive and its boot slot runs PCIe Gen5 x4, with a second PCIe Gen4 slot free. The GMKtec NucBox K13 ships 512GB across PCIe Gen4 slots, so it is the smaller and slower of the two.

USB4

The GMKtec NucBox K13 has two USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps; the GMKtec K17 Plus has one. If you want to drive a monitor and a fast peripheral from separate ports, the K13 is the more flexible machine.

Networking

The GMKtec NucBox K13 carries a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port, while the GMKtec K17 Plus uses a 2.5 Gigabit port. Both support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

Video outputs

The GMKtec K17 Plus has two HDMI 2.1 outputs, one rated up to 8K at 60Hz, plus display over USB4. The GMKtec NucBox K13 has a single HDMI 2.1 output plus video over its two USB4 ports.

Chassis

The GMKtec K17 Plus is a 127.5 x 127 x 44.5 mm metal box at about 460 g. The GMKtec NucBox K13 is 186 x 88 x 36.6 mm at about 523 g. Both include a VESA mount and an HDMI cable.

Which one to buy if

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) wins on capacity, shipping twice the memory and twice the storage of the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) plus a PCIe Gen5 boot slot. The GMKtec NucBox K13 answers with a lower price, two USB4 ports and 5 Gigabit Ethernet.

What is the biggest difference between the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

The configuration. Both use an Intel Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake processor with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU, but the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) ships 32GB of memory and a 1TB drive, while the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) ships 16GB and 512GB.

Can the memory be upgraded on the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

Neither. Both the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) use LPDDR5X-8533 soldered to the board, so the memory shipped is the memory kept. Storage is upgradeable in both through their spare M.2 slots.

Which has more USB4 ports or faster Ethernet, the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

The GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) has two USB4 ports and 5 Gigabit Ethernet. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has one USB4 port and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and adds a second HDMI 2.1 output.

Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a compact Windows 11 Pro desktop with 32GB of fast memory, a 1TB drive, a PCIe Gen5 storage slot, a 47 TOPS NPU and dual HDMI 2.1 outputs from day one.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

Anyone who wants the cheapest way into this Lunar Lake hardware, with 5 Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB4 ports and a light, compact chassis for everyday Windows work.

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