Geekom AX8 Max
Score: 85/100
GMKtec G10
Score: 78/100Rankings
The GEEKOM AX8 Max is a compact, all-metal mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering strong CPU and iGPU performance, quad-display support, dual 2.5 GbE LAN, and extensive connectivity in a VESA-mountable chassis.
The GMKtec G10 combines a Ryzen 5 3500U with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD, providing solid integrated graphics, triple-4K support and 2.5 G Ethernet in a lightweight, VESA-mountable design.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 4 | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
16best | 8 | |
— | 2.1 GHzbest | |
— | 3.7 GHzbest | |
1,024 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 15 Wbest |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 8 |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe | SSD |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the AX8 Max as a compact powerhouse with excellent CPU and iGPU performance, premium metal chassis, and a rich port selection that includes dual 2.5 GbE and USB4. They commend its quiet IceBlast cooling and upgrade flexibility, but criticize misleading specifications, Bluetooth version confusion, lack of front USB-C, and early firmware bugs.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, solid build quality, quiet operation, and the ability to easily add more RAM or storage. Common frustrations revolve around missing advertised features such as the M.2 SATA slot and SD card reader, Bluetooth version mismatches, lack of front USB-C, and the need to apply a BIOS update to resolve early firmware protection issues.
Professional reviewers view the G10 as a smart compromise: an older Zen+ CPU paired with a capable Vega 8 GPU, 2.5 GbE Ethernet, and triple-4K output deliver strong value, while the lack of Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt and newer silicon are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth performance for office work, multi-monitor productivity, and the ability to upgrade RAM and storage, while noting fan noise at high loads and limited Wi-Fi speed.
“Excellent CPU performance with 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 8745HS”
“Strong integrated Radeon 780M graphics comparable to GTX 1650”
“Quiet IceBlast 2.0 cooling system”
