AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS / EU adapter
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Manual fan controls shown in BIOS
GhostKeyboard Review shows a manual temperature/PWM fan table in the reviewed BIOS and adjusts the fan curve alongside performance and graphics-memory settings. The video’s later results describe that modified setup; they are not stock measurements.
GhostKeyboard Review · 3:47 -
Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Manual fan controls shown in BIOS Not available
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
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Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
Lon.TV · 10:32 -
A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
References
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AOOSTAR. G-FLIP PRO 8845HS specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS / EU adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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GhostKeyboard Review. Aoostar G Flip 8845HS Mini PC Review and Test. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: 8845HS unit with 2 x 32GB Crucial memory and MSI SSD of unconfirmed capacity. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed; reviewer changes performance, UMA and fan settings.
Disclosure: Retailer links in description; acquisition terms unconfirmed.
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GMKtec. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR G-FLIP PRO 8845HS
- Supports 96 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots; DDR5-5600 supported | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP PRO 8845HS | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |