Verdict on the Geekom A9 Max: Best Geekom AI mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Geekom A9 Max is the manufacturer's new flagship model, combining state-of-the-art hardware with a compact form factor. At its heart is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, based on Zen 5 architecture, delivering impressive computing power with twelve cores and 24 threads. This is supported by 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB PCIe SSD. The integrated RDNA 3.5 GPU excels at multimedia, light gaming and GPU-accelerated applications. The NPU is particularly interesting, accelerating local AI tasks and equipping the mini PC for future workflows.

The case is made entirely of aluminum and impresses both visually and haptically. Even with powerful features, the design remains compact and stylish, easily fitting into the office or home office. The connectivity options are broad: several USB ports, modern USB 4 interfaces, HDMI outputs and a card reader allow for flexible usage options. The A9 Max is mostly quiet during operation. Under load, however, the cooling unit quickly revs up. But critical temperatures are never reached.

In performance tests, the A9 Max delivers performance that sets standards in the compact mini PC segment. While powerful competitors like the Minisforum AI X1 Pro can barely keep up depending on the scenario, Geekom delivers a very balanced profile overall, impressing with strong CPU and GPU performance and solid features. In testing, the A9 Max proves to be a well-balanced all-rounder that can handle demanding applications. It holds its own against competing models with strong performance, good efficiency and high-quality workmanship. For users looking for a future-proof mini PC, it is one of the most interesting options currently on the market.

The Geekom A9 Max is available from the manufacturer for $999. The mini PC can also be ordered from Amazon for the same price.