GEEKOM A6 vs GMKtec NucBox K17
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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 K17
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A6
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GMKtec NucBox K17
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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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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Fan noise 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?
GEEKOM A6
Not available
GMKtec NucBox K17
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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 K17
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Memory is upgradeable No
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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 K17
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A6
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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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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 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
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A6
- Supports 48 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K17
- Provides 2 storage slots versus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A6 | NucBox K17 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 680M | Intel Arc 130V |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A6 | NucBox K17 |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A6 | NucBox K17 |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | A6 | NucBox K17 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |