GEEKOM

GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC

A entry-level mini pc for everyday users and creators, leading with Ryzen 7 8745HS.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Ryzen 7 8745HS16 GBAMD Radeon 780MUSB4 (40Gbps)Wi-Fi 6EDDR5
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Why we rate it

  • User-upgradable RAM
  • Dual Ethernet
  • OS pre-installed
  • Above-average cpu threads
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware42486377
Compute
42
Expansion
48
Ports
63
Software
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURyzen 7 8745HS
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.1 GHz
RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Max RAM128 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
GPUAMD Radeon 780M

Expansion

User-upgradable RAMYes
M.2 slots1
Max storage4 TB

Ports

USB-C ports2
USB-A ports8
ThunderboltUSB4 (40Gbps)
Thunderbolt ports1
HDMI2
Ethernet1
Dual EthernetYes
Max displays4

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2

Design

Weight1.2 kg

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

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Head to head

GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC vs Beelink Beelink Mini PC SER8

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsSoftware
GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PCBeelink Mini PC SER8
 GEEKOMGEEKOM A8 Max Mini PCThis pageBeelinkBeelink Mini PC SER8
Overall score42 /10042 /100
CPURyzen 7 8745HSRyzen 7 8745HS
RAM16 GB32 GBBetter
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 780M
RAM max128 GBBetter64 GB
Who it's for

Is the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the GEEKOM A8 Max Mini PC?

Its user-upgradable ram stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the GEEKOM A5 PRO?

The GEEKOM A5 PRO scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.