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GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition vs GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 6.4/10.

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition leads on CPU performance, efficiency and noise and build and support.

The GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS leads on networking and ports and expansion.

They score the same on upgradeability.

GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

6.8/10verdict: buy

The GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition suits homelabbers and office users who want a quiet, low-power small desktop with an eight-core CPU. It fits container hosting, light virtual machines and multi-monitor desk setups. It is a weaker choice for anyone who needs fast external devices or strong integrated graphics.

Typically about £469 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

6.4/10verdict: wait for deal

The M6 Ultra is for buyers who want a compact Ryzen 5 mini PC with room to grow on memory and storage. Dual 2.5GbE and two M.2 slots make it a fit for homelab duties and Linux or Windows desktop use. It suits people who value expandability over the lowest idle power draw.

Typically about £549.96 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGEEKOM A5 2027 EditionGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
CPU performance25%7/106/10
Upgradeability20%8/108/10
Networking20%6/107/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/106/10
Build and support10%7/105/10
Overall6.8/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecGEEKOM A5 2027 EditionGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, 2–4.5 GHz, integrated Radeon Vega 8AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0GHz, Radeon 760M integrated graphics
Memory16GB DDR4-3200, dual channel, two SO-DIMM slots2x SO-DIMM DDR5 slots, DDR5-4800, 16GB or 32GB configurations
Storage512GB NVMe M.2 2280 (listing conflict: 256GB stated in one source)PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB or 1TB options
NetworkingRealtek RTL8125 2.5GbE; Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet
Maximum memory64GB128GB
Storage slotsUp to three storage drives in total (M.2 slot count not confirmed)2x M.2 2280, up to 8TB each
Ports2× USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2× HDMI, 2× DisplayPort, 3× USB 3.x Gen 1 Type-A, 2× USB 3.x Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio, SD 4.0 card reader (UHS-II), Kensington lock3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB4 full-function, 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1x DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio jack
Power drawIdle 6–9W; maximum load just under 45W; 120W adapter per Notebookcheck (65W listed elsewhere)19V/6.32A 120W external DC adapter; CPU TDP 35W-50W

Strengths and weaknesses

GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition

  • + Two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB RAM
  • + Idle draw of 6–9W and quiet running
  • + 36-month warranty
  • − No USB4 or Thunderbolt ports
  • − Weak Vega 8 integrated graphics
  • − Single 2.5GbE port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need USB4, Thunderbolt or fast external storage
  • Anyone wanting strong integrated graphics for gaming or GPU work
  • Builders who need two wired Ethernet ports for routing
Read the full GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition review ›

GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

  • + Two SO-DIMM slots, 128GB maximum, two M.2 slots
  • + Dual 2.5GbE plus Wi-Fi 6E
  • + Owners report quiet running in normal use
  • − Idle draw about 10W, toward the upper end
  • − Fan clearly audible when gaming or rendering
  • − No warranty or BIOS update details in the research

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need the lowest possible idle power for an always-on box
  • Anyone wanting a silent machine under sustained gaming or rendering loads
  • Buyers who need 10GbE, SFP+ or OCuLink
Read the full GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra Mini PC AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS review ›

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