AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 vs GMKtec NucBox K17
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AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
GMKtec NucBox K17
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Small display works as a secondary screen
Satoru Toda demonstrates the touchscreen and display scaling, noting how small text appears at native resolution. He treats the built-in screen as a secondary display for status or clock duties alongside a larger monitor.
Satoru Toda · 5:11
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Small display works as a secondary screen Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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3Can it game?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress
Robtech found the included 1TB eKit Store SSD reached thermal-throttling territory when he stressed the CPU and SSD together for an extended period. This concern applies to his drive and test conditions; it is not a normalized temperature result.
Robtech · 9:56
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Selectable power profiles in the reviewed BIOS
jack stone shows Silent, Balance, Performance and Manual power-limit profiles in the BIOS, selecting Performance for the review tests. These controls are verified on that review unit; firmware availability may differ.
jack stone · 3:30
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Selectable power profiles in the reviewed BIOS Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance Not available
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance
Robtech reported large performance changes between power cycles on his review unit. He said a BIOS supplied by GMKtec, dated August 13, fixed the issue. This records his result; the installed firmware on current retail units is unconfirmed.
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Team Pandory booted Batocera 43 from USB and reported working Wi-Fi and an 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller on his 16GB/512GB unit. This is a basic compatibility check for that configuration.
Team Pandory · 10:27
References
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AOOSTAR. G-FLIP AI370 specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / barebones / no RAM, SSD or installed OS
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Satoru Toda. AOOSTAR G-FLIP AI370 review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Manufacturer-supplied HX370 barebones unit fitted with 2 x 16GB RAM; SSD capacity, OS edition and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Manufacturer provided the unit; video displays paid-promotion disclosure. Loan or retention terms unconfirmed.
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jack stone. Aoostar G-flip AI 9 HX370 Mini PC Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: HX370 barebones unit with 32GB DDR5-5600 and 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Windows edition unconfirmed; tests use Performance Mode, firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Retailer links in description; acquisition and paid relationship unconfirmed.
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GMKtec. NucBox K17 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. One of Their Best Mini PCs Yet, BUT...GMKtec K17 Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB eKit Store PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Reviewer tested a supplied August 13 BIOS update; Balanced and Performance modes.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Team Pandory. This $559 Mini PC Has Surprisingly Powerful Graphics! [GMKTEC K17 Review]. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; Batocera 43. Firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Specification differences
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox K17 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 8 / 8 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Arc 130V |
Memory and storage
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox K17 |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM; 2 slots | LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox K17 |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | G-FLIP AI370 | NucBox K17 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |