GMKtec G3 Plus
Score: 64/100
Geekom AX8 Max
Score: 85/100Rankings
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 Mini PC packs a Twin Lake N150 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD into a tiny, VESA-mountable chassis. It offers dual 4K HDMI, 2.5 GbE Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, making it ideal for quiet office or media-center use, though SSD heat and occasional Bluetooth issues can be drawbacks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 | 8best | |
16 GB | 32 GBbest | |
4 | 16best | |
0.8 GHzbest | — | |
3.6 GHzbest | — | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.358 kgbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 4 | 16 |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GMKtec Mini PC for its snappy performance, whisper-quiet operation, and a rich set of I/O ports, especially the 2.5 GbE Ethernet and dual 4K HDMI outputs.
Everyday users appreciate the quick Windows setup, near-silent fan, reliable 4K streaming, and the convenience of dual monitors and VESA mounting.
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.
“Set up in 10 minutes - Windows activated automatically.”
“Plays 4K YouTube and Netflix without buffering - fans are almost silent.”
“Bluetooth keyboard disconnects when more than 3 feet away - possible RF interference.”
