GMKtec EVO-T2S vs GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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GMKtec EVO-T2S
Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, desktop RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Cinebench 2024 single-core 125 points
ETA PRIME's review unit scored 125 in the Cinebench 2024 single-core test.
Cinebench 2024 single-core · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H
ETA PRIME · 5:38 -
Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1230 points
The same review unit scored 1,230 in the Cinebench 2024 multi-core test.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H
ETA PRIME · 5:47 -
Cinebench 2026 single-core 507 points
PC Watch measured 507 points in Cinebench 2026 single-core while the EVO-T2S was in its 45 W Balanced mode.
Cinebench 2026 single-core · Balanced mode (45 W); Core Ultra X7 358H
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 24:40 -
Cinebench 2026 multi-core 4422 points
The same PC Watch test measured 4,422 points in Cinebench 2026 multi-core in Balanced mode.
Cinebench 2026 multi-core · Balanced mode (45 W); Core Ultra X7 358H
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 24:40 -
Processor configuration Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Cinebench 2026 single-core Not available
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core Not available
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Processor configuration 16 cores / 32 threads
AMD specifies 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, a 5.4 GHz maximum boost clock, and 128MB of L3 cache for the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. These processor specifications are not measured NEO-X1 Pro productivity results.
Manufacturer processor specification · AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
AMD
2Can it handle sustained work?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Extended mixed-load check No throttling observed
After roughly five hours of benchmarks and gaming, TechTablets reported no thermal throttling on the performance-mode review unit.
About five hours of mixed benchmarks and gaming · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB, 1TB SSD
TechTablets · 13:09 -
Liquid-cooled performance modes Not available
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Independent sustained results unavailable Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Extended mixed-load check Not available
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Liquid-cooled performance modes 54 W / 85 W / 160 W modes
GMKtec provides 54 W Silent, 85 W Balanced, and 160 W Performance CPU modes, with a claimed 170 W peak. The company says its three-fan liquid-cooling design passed an internal one-hour CPU stress test at 160 W, but it does not publish the test method or resulting clocks and temperatures.
Manufacturer sustained-load claim · NEO-X1 series liquid CPU cooler; internal test
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Independent sustained results unavailable No exact compute result
The only exact hands-on review available at launch concentrated on gaming. It did not publish a repeatable sustained CPU benchmark, so no external rendering or compilation result is substituted here.
Exact-model evidence check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S
Daniel Owen
3Can it game?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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3DMark Time Spy 7699 points
The EVO-T2S scored 7,699 in 3DMark Time Spy with its Arc B390 integrated graphics.
3DMark Time Spy · Performance mode; Intel Arc B390
ETA PRIME · 6:39 -
Red Dead Redemption 2 75 fps
ETA PRIME reported an average of about 75 FPS in an open area at 1440p medium without resolution scaling.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay · 1440p medium; no resolution scaling
ETA PRIME · 7:12 -
Cyberpunk 2077 56 fps
The review showed an average of about 56 FPS at 1440p high with XeSS set to quality in a dense area.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p high; XeSS quality; frame generation off
ETA PRIME · 9:28 -
Forza Horizon 6 Not available
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Resident Evil Requiem Not available
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Crimson Desert Not available
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
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Forza Horizon 6 102 fps
Daniel Owen measured a 102 FPS average in Forza Horizon 6 at native 1440p Extreme on the exact 64GB/2TB NEO-X1 Pro.
Forza Horizon 6 benchmark · 2560x1440; Extreme preset; native resolution; Performance BIOS mode; desktop RTX 5070
Daniel Owen · 16:46 -
Resident Evil Requiem 53 fps
The same review measured 53 FPS in Resident Evil Requiem at 1440p maximum settings with path tracing and DLSS Balanced.
Resident Evil Requiem gameplay · 2560x1440; maximum settings; path tracing; DLSS Balanced; Performance BIOS mode
Daniel Owen · 21:34 -
Crimson Desert 70 fps
Crimson Desert averaged 70 FPS at native 1440p Ultra on the exact review unit.
Crimson Desert gameplay · 2560x1440; Ultra preset; native TAA; Performance BIOS mode
Daniel Owen · 23:55 -
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 79 fps
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averaged 79 FPS at 1440p Epic with DLSS Balanced.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gameplay · 2560x1440; Epic preset; DLSS Balanced; Performance BIOS mode
Daniel Owen · 24:40
4Is it loud or hot?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Operating noise 34 to 35 dBA
FNK Hardware measured 34 to 35 dBA during testing; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Post-benchmark operating noise check · Performance mode; microphone distance and room noise not stated
FNK Hardware · 12:18 -
Maximum CPU package temperature 86 C
TechTablets recorded an 86 C maximum CPU-package temperature after about five hours of mixed benchmark and gaming loads, with no thermal throttling reported.
About five hours of mixed benchmarks and gaming · Performance mode; HWiNFO maximum CPU-package reading
TechTablets · 13:09 -
Idle noise 34.4 dBA
Team Pandory measured 34.4 dBA at idle in Balanced mode on the 853GB AI-SSD configuration; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Windows idle · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD; microphone distance and room noise not stated
Team Pandory · 15:58 -
Gaming-load noise 44.3 dBA
The same Team Pandory unit measured 44.3 dBA under gaming load in Balanced mode; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Gaming load · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD; microphone distance and room noise not stated
Team Pandory · 16:07 -
Gaming fan character Not available
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Observed gaming temperatures Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Operating noise Not available
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Maximum CPU package temperature Not available
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Idle noise Not available
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Gaming-load noise Not available
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Gaming fan character Audible but acceptable
Daniel Owen could hear the fans while gaming in the default Performance mode but described the sound as similar to a normal desktop and much less objectionable than the high-pitched noise from smaller laptop-derived systems he had tested. No calibrated sound-pressure result was supplied.
Subjective gaming-noise assessment · Performance BIOS mode; measurement distance and room floor not reported
Daniel Owen · 16:46 -
Observed gaming temperatures No concern reported
The reviewer monitored CPU and GPU temperatures during the gaming comparisons and reported no concern, but did not state a reproducible numeric maximum in the narration. No temperature is inferred from the on-screen overlay.
Gaming benchmark suite · Performance BIOS mode; exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 16:05
5How much electricity does it use?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Maximum system power 67 W
FNK Hardware reported a 67 W maximum for the system under load in Performance mode.
Maximum observed system load · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB, 1TB SSD
FNK Hardware · 12:34 -
Idle wall power 15 W
Team Pandory reported about 15 W at idle in Balanced mode on the 853GB AI-SSD configuration.
Windows idle · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD
Team Pandory · 16:02 -
Gaming wall power Under 70 W
Team Pandory reported that the 853GB AI-SSD review unit stayed just under 70 W while gaming in Balanced mode.
Gaming load · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD
Team Pandory · 16:15 -
Measured wall power unavailable Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Maximum system power Not available
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Idle wall power Not available
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Gaming wall power Not available
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Measured wall power unavailable Not independently measured
Neither GMKtec nor the exact hands-on review published idle, gaming, or full-load wall-power measurements. The CPU's selectable power modes and the power-supply rating are not treated as system consumption.
Exact-model power evidence check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S
GMKtec
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Yes
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Reviewed configuration
ETA PRIME identified the review unit as the Core Ultra X7 358H model with 64GB of onboard LPDDR5X-8533 memory, a 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro.
Review-unit identification · 64GB onboard memory and 1TB SSD
ETA PRIME · 4:22 -
Desktop graphics card is removable Not available
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Memory and storage expansion Not available
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Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present No
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Reviewed configuration Not available
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Desktop graphics card is removable Standard desktop RTX 5070
Daniel Owen removed the Yeston desktop RTX 5070 from the exact review unit and confirmed that it uses a standard PCIe card and 12V-2x6-style power connection. He considered a future GPU swap feasible, subject to case clearance, cooling, and power requirements.
Hands-on internal inspection · Exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 1:55 -
Memory and storage expansion 96GB RAM / 2x M.2
The NEO-X1 Pro has two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96GB and two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots supporting up to 16TB total. One M.2 slot accepts a 22110-length drive.
Manufacturer expansion check · NEO-X1 Pro
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Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE
GMKtec specifies an RZ717/MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 radio, Bluetooth 5.4, and Realtek RTL8125 2.5GbE. The exact review reported fast wired and wireless transfers but did not publish controlled throughput numbers.
Connectivity specification and hands-on check · Exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 6:54
7Is it good value?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Manufacturer price $2,399.99
GMKtec lists the Core Ultra X7 358H configuration with 64GB of onboard memory and a 1TB SSD at $2,399.99.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
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Configuration-value concern Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Manufacturer price $2,899.99
GMKtec listed the exact US 64GB/2TB configuration at $2,899.99 when checked, reduced from a $3,699.99 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S; 64GB DDR5; 2TB SSD; US variant
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Configuration-value concern Gaming mix criticized
Daniel Owen found the price broadly consistent with duplicating the listed component class in a compact prebuilt, but argued that 64GB of RAM and a 16-core CPU direct too much of a gaming budget away from the GPU. This is the reviewer's purchasing analysis, not a MiniPCBench value score.
Reviewer configuration and price analysis · $2,899.99 exact 64GB/2TB configuration
Daniel Owen · 30:20
8Will it be dependable?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Premiere Pro export issue Export did not complete
TechTablets could not complete a Premiere Pro export because the application repeatedly stalled while preparing content credentials, including after a reboot and driver update.
Adobe Premiere Pro video export · Performance mode; current drivers installed during the review
TechTablets · 9:16 -
Bundled local-AI software Needs more polish
During PC Watch's demo, the bundled local-agent workflow did not reload reliably; the reviewer described that part of the software experience as premature.
Bundled local-agent and local-LLM workflow · Factory software on the 64GB/1TB review sample
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 56:38 -
Hands-on build inspection Not available
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Limited warranty Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Premiere Pro export issue Not available
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Bundled local-AI software Not available
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Hands-on build inspection No sample defects reported
After opening the chassis, removing the graphics card, and testing the system, Daniel Owen reported no shipping, build-quality, or functional concerns with the review sample. This single launch review is not long-term reliability evidence.
Review-unit inspection and gaming suite · Manufacturer-provided exact 64GB/2TB sample
Daniel Owen · 29:45 -
Limited warranty 1 year
GMKtec states a one-year warranty and a seven-day return period for direct purchases. No field-failure data was available for this newly launched model.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check · GMKtec US direct store
GMKtec
References
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GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-T2 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H AI Mini PC. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: SKU EVO-T2S-7-84S: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB onboard LPDDR5X, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, US plug
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ETA PRIME. This Mini PC Has Intel's Most Powerful iGPU! GMKtec EVO T2 First Look. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; performance mode used for benchmarks and gaming
Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the review unit was acquired. The description contains affiliate links, and the video includes a sponsored URCDKeys segment.
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FNK Hardware. GMKtec EVO-T2S (avec Intel Core Ultra X7 358H) Ultra polyvalent : Jeux et I.A local. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X, 1TB Crucial E100 SSD; performance mode used for the cited measurements
Disclosure: FNK Hardware did not state how the review unit was acquired. The description discloses Amazon and other affiliate links.
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TechTablets. GMKTec Evo T2 Review - The Oculink & X7 358H B390 Mini PC. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; performance mode used for testing
Disclosure: TechTablets did not state how the unit was acquired. The description links to GMKtec's official UK and US stores without an affiliate or sponsorship disclosure.
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Team Pandory. GMKTEC EVO-T2S: The Mini PC That Wants To Do EVERYTHING. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X-8533, 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ PCIe 5.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Team Pandory states that GMKtec supplied the unit free for review, that no monetary compensation was received, and that the description contains affiliate links.
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PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline!. 内蔵GPUここまで来たか…Xe3の実力に驚いた│Panther LakeミニPCを徹底検証【GMKtec EVO-T2S】. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; Quiet, Balanced, and Performance modes tested
Disclosure: The companion PC Watch review states that GMKtec provided the product sample. No affiliate or sponsorship disclosure appears in the video description.
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GMKtec. GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 MODT Gaming PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, desktop GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5-5600, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, US variant
Disclosure: Manufacturer product specifications, Shopify variant identity, direct price, availability, warranty, and return-policy claims. Same-page memory and power-supply conflicts are disclosed in the catalog notes.
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AMD. AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor
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Daniel Owen. GMKtec NEO X1 Pro review and gaming benchmarks. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: NEO-X1 Pro with Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Yeston desktop RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5-5600, and 2TB SSD
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review sample. The reviewer said the company had no influence, did not see the tests or video before publication, and did not pay for sponsored praise. GMKtec requested tracked product links; the description also contains unrelated affiliate links.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T2S
- Uses a smaller 1.712 liter enclosure
- Has a manufacturer list price about $1,300 lower
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EVO-T2S | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 25 W | 55 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 12GB GDDR7, 6,144 CUDA cores |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EVO-T2S | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Memory type | Onboard LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EVO-T2S | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Ethernet | 10GbE + 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EVO-T2S | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.712 liters | 14.6 liters |
| List price | $2,400 | $3,700 |
| Product class | Local AI and high-speed networking | Compact desktop-class gaming |