GEEKOM A6 vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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GEEKOM A6
Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / standard silver chassis / US market
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?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A6
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Fan noise
Robtech described the A6’s fan noise as being on the high side during his cooling checks. His review covers default and performance modes; this observation is not a normalized noise score.
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Fan noise 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?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A6
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Antenna lead during disassembly
In Depth Tech Reviews accidentally detached the thin antenna lead while opening his A6 and described reconnecting it as difficult. Take care with the lead between the bottom cover and motherboard.
In Depth Tech Reviews · 4:08
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Antenna lead during disassembly Not available
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A6
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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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GEEKOM. A6 specifications and retail configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / standard silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Premium Features under $500....Is It Enough? GEEKOM A6 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD; default and performance modes; firmware unverified
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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In Depth Tech Reviews. I Didn’t Expect This… Geekom A6 Mini PC Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 6800H / 32GB DDR5-4800 / 1TB; regional configuration and firmware differ or remain unverified
Disclosure: Product discount and affiliate links disclosed; unit acquisition unverified.
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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
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A6
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
- Provides 2 storage slots versus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A6 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 680M | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A6 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A6 | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A6 | 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 |