Geekom AX8 Max
Score: 85/100
GMKtec M8
Score: 83/100Rankings
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 NucBox M8 combines a 6-core Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, USB4 and OCuLink, delivering strong productivity performance and multi-monitor support in a compact chassis, though its soldered RAM and modest iGPU limit high-end gaming.
| Attribute | | |
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8best | 6 | |
32 GBbest | 16 GB | |
16best | 12 | |
— | 3.3 GHzbest | |
— | 4.5 GHzbest | |
1,024 GBbest | 512 GB | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 35 Wbest |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 6 |
CPU Threads | 16 | 12 |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe | PCIe 3.0 NVMe |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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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 commend the NucBox M8 for its compact yet powerful Ryzen 5 PRO CPU, enterprise-grade security, and a rare set of connectivity options including dual 2.5 GbE LAN, USB4 and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion.
Everyday users love the M8 as a space-saving home-office and media-center machine, praising its responsiveness, multi-monitor support and dual LAN capabilities, while the most frequent complaint is audible fan noise during demanding tasks.
“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”
