AOOSTAR MACO 470 vs GMKtec NucBox K17
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AOOSTAR MACO 470
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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 MACO 470
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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3Can it game?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit
Qian Weide describes the fan as inaudible at idle, quiet in games and acceptable under heavy work, with a broad airflow sound. This is a subjective account of its regional review unit; it is not a standardized noise result.
钱韦德 (Qian Weide) · 3:59 -
Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room
Teacher Mo reports that the fan was noticeable during the Black Myth: Wukong benchmark in a quiet room, though game audio masked it. This differs from Qian Weide’s quieter impression; software, settings and measurement conditions are not matched.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:23 -
Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit Not available
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Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room Not available
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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 MACO 470
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Memory is upgradeable No
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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 MACO 470
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup
Teacher Mo reports working Wi-Fi and graphics but unusable Bluetooth on the MT7925 module in its SteamOS community build. The reviewer used wired or 2.4GHz controllers as alternatives. The exact distribution and kernel are unconfirmed, so this does not establish compatibility with current Linux releases.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:37 -
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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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup Not available
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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.
Robtech · 3:05 -
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. MACO 470 32GB / 1TB specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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钱韦德 (Qian Weide). 高频内存加持，核显提升明显！天钡MACO470评测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB memory at 8533 MT/s. Exact SSD, Windows edition, firmware and power profile unconfirmed. Memory speed differs from the 8000 MT/s retail specification.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo). 迷你主机装SteamOS有没搞头？天钡MACO 470游戏实测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB LPDDR5-8000 and MT7925 wireless module. SSD capacity and firmware unconfirmed. A SteamOS community build is used for gaming; exact distribution and kernel version unconfirmed. Windows is used separately for stress testing.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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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.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR MACO 470
- Supports 16 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K17
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | MACO 470 | NucBox K17 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | 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 | MACO 470 | NucBox K17 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-8000, soldered | LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | No |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MACO 470 | NucBox K17 |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version and module unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | MACO 470 | NucBox K17 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |