Kamrui E1
Score: 57/100
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 KAMRUI Mini PC with an Intel N97 processor offers a compact, low-power solution with dual-4K output, quiet operation and easy upgradeability. It's well suited for office and media tasks, though the lack of USB-C and a SATA-based SSD keep it from being a high-speed workstation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 | 8best | |
16 GB | 32 GBbest | |
4 | 16best | |
2 GHzbest | — | |
3.6 GHzbest | — | |
256 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 Wbest | — |
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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) | 256 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage Type | SATA SSD | NVMe |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the KAMRUI Mini PC a strong value proposition in the sub-$200 segment, highlighting its performance uplift over older N-series chips, dual-4K output options, quiet operation, and solid thermal design, while noting the slower SATA SSD and missing USB-C as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the device's fast boot times, smooth 4K streaming, compact footprint, and the convenience of the included VESA mount, reporting reliable multitasking for web browsing and video calls, though they miss a USB-C port and wish for faster NVMe storage.
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.
“Turned my old TV into a full desktop - boots fast and runs 4K Netflix smoothly.”
“Love the VESA mount - keeps my desk clean.”
“Handles 20+ Chrome tabs and Zoom calls without lag.”
