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GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition vs NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

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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 NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC at 4.3/10.

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

The biggest difference is upgradeability, where the GEEKOM A5 2027 Edition scores 8/10 to the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC's 4/10.

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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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGEEKOM A5 2027 EditionNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPU performance25%7/104/10
Upgradeability20%8/104/10
Networking20%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/105/10
Ports and expansion10%5/104/10
Build and support10%7/105/10
Overall6.8/104.3/10

Specifications

SpecGEEKOM A5 2027 EditionNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores / 16 threads, 2–4.5 GHz, integrated Radeon Vega 8Intel Celeron N5095, 4 cores/4 threads, up to 2.9 GHz burst, 4 MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 16 EU
Memory16GB DDR4-3200, dual channel, two SO-DIMM slots16GB (type conflicting: LPDDR4 or DDR4)
Storage512GB NVMe M.2 2280 (listing conflict: 256GB stated in one source)256GB M.2 SSD
NetworkingRealtek RTL8125 2.5GbE; Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.41 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth (4.2, 5.0 or 5.2 conflicting)
Maximum memory64GBnot listed
Storage slotsUp to three storage drives in total (M.2 slot count not confirmed)1 x M.2 slot (SATA and NVMe PCIe), 1 x 2.5 inch SATA3.0 SSD bay
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 lock2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DC input, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 1/8 inch audio jack
Power drawIdle 6–9W; maximum load just under 45W; 120W adapter per Notebookcheck (65W listed elsewhere)15 W (listing figure, not measured)

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 ›

NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

  • + Two HDMI 2.0 outputs for dual-display setups
  • + M.2 slot plus a 2.5 inch SATA bay
  • + Owners call it good value at entry level
  • − Four-core Celeron with limited processor headroom
  • − Gigabit Ethernet only, with no faster option
  • − No USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run several virtual machines or heavy workloads
  • Homelabbers who need faster-than-gigabit or multiple network ports
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink for fast external devices
Read the full NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC review ›

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