GMKtec NucBox K11 vs GMKtec NucBox K16
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GMKtec NucBox K11
Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / black chassis / US plug
GMKtec NucBox K16
Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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3Can it game?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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4Is it loud or hot?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode Not available
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Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2 Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Fan was loud under load in Balanced mode
Team Pandory found the fan loud during gaming in Balanced mode on his 32GB/512GB K16, with more noise in Performance mode. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Team Pandory · 11:27 -
Fan was barely noticeable during Dota 2
Mash IT said he hardly noticed the fan while playing Dota 2 in Performance mode on his 32GB/1TB K16. His result differs from Team Pandory's load test; firmware and room conditions were not established as equivalent.
Mash IT · 8:07
5How much electricity does it use?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock Not available
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Booted from a USB-C power-delivery dock
Mash IT unplugged the barrel power supply and powered the K16 from a 100W USB-C dock. This verifies that connection in his setup; it does not establish compatibility with every dock or sustained performance at every power limit.
Mash IT · 9:53
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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GMKtec NucBox K16
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8Will it be dependable?
GMKtec NucBox K11
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Wireless worked in Robtech’s test
Robtech reported working Bluetooth and a full Valorant session over 5GHz Wi-Fi without network warnings. His router was about 12 metres away. He cautioned that one successful sample does not establish consistent wireless performance across units.
Robtech · 8:09 -
Wi-Fi struggled in Team Pandory’s test
Team Pandory could not complete an online speed test using the original Intel AX200 wireless card in his setup. Replacing it with a MediaTek RZ616 allowed the test to run. This differs from Robtech’s experience; their networks and units were not tested under identical conditions.
Team Pandory · 15:22 -
Batocera 41 connected to wireless devices
Team Pandory reported that Batocera 41 booted, connected to the local Wi-Fi network and paired with a Bluetooth controller. This checks basic connectivity on that review unit, not sustained wireless throughput or every Linux distribution.
Team Pandory · 10:03
GMKtec NucBox K16
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Wireless worked in Robtech’s test Not available
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Wi-Fi struggled in Team Pandory’s test Not available
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Batocera 41 connected to wireless devices Not available
References
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GMKtec. NucBox K11 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / black chassis / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. GMKtec's Best Mini Yet! K11 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB Crucial NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Team Pandory. Uncovering the GMKtec K11: Ryzen 9 8945HS Performance, Flaws & Fixes!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB (2 × 16GB) Crucial DDR5-5600 / 1TB Crucial P3 Plus / Windows 11 Pro 23H2; Batocera 41 also tested. Firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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GMKtec. NucBox K16 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / metallic gray / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Team Pandory. GMKtec K16 Review: Premium Ryzen 7 Mini PC w/ Oculink. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro 24H2. Balanced and Performance modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review unit and affiliate links disclosed; no other payment for coverage.
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Mash IT. GMKtec NucBox K16 - An affordable PC in 2026!!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB LPDDR5-6400 / 1TB SSD. Windows edition and firmware version unconfirmed; Performance mode used for Dota 2.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; review-unit acquisition unconfirmed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K11
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K16
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NucBox K11 | NucBox K16 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 680M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NucBox K11 | NucBox K16 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5-6400 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NucBox K11 | NucBox K16 |
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| Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE, Intel I226V | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Wireless | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 | MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | NucBox K11 | NucBox K16 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |