GEEKOM A8 Max vs HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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GEEKOM A8 Max
Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Video editing with effects
TT Technology reported choppy playback when adding heavier effects and stabilization to a 4K Premiere Pro timeline on his 32GB/2TB unit. He found proxies useful for smoother editing. This is a report about his project, not a MiniPCBench performance measurement.
TT Technology · 3:21
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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Video editing with effects Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Opening the case
Robtech showed that opening his A8 Max required removing four glued rubber feet before prying off the bottom cover. Allow extra care and time when accessing the memory or SSD.
Robtech · 2:03
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Opening the case Not available
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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References
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GEEKOM. A8 Max specifications and US retail configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Bigger and Better Ryzen Mini PC - GEEKOM A8 MAX Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review unit; affiliate and coupon links.
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TT Technology. Geekom A8 Max - Epic Mini Pc!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; UK power adapter; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Sponsored by GEEKOM; manufacturer supplied unit and retail/coupon links.
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HP US. EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a DZ1Q0UA#ABA specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A8 Max | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 860M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A8 Max | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | DDR5-5600 SODIMM, 1 x 32GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A8 Max | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE | 1 x RJ-45; controller and link speed unconfirmed for this SKU |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A8 Max | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |