Geekom
Geekom A8
$709Cheaper
Released 2024-05
Best Mini Pcs · head-to-head
Geekom A8 vs Acer Revo Box AI
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Geekom A8 is cheaper at $709. Every spec and price links to its source.
Acer
Acer Revo Box AI
$799.99
Released 2025
Which is better: the Geekom A8 or Acer Revo Box AI?
The Geekom A8 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Geekom A8 is the cheaper at $709. The Geekom A8 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Geekom A8 | Acer Revo Box AI |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $709 | $799.99 |
| Brand | Geekom | Acer |
| Released | 2024-05 | 2025 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (base); up to Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 32 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (two slots) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE (dual ports) |
| Ports summary | 1x USB4 Gen3 (rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x SD card reader, 3.5mm audio | 1x USB4 Type-C, 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.0, 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45, 3.5mm audio |
| Dimensions (mm) | 112 x 112 x 38 | 131 x 131 x 43 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
Sources — Geekom A8: geekompc.com (verified 2026-06-15). Acer Revo Box AI: store.acer.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Geekom A8 and Acer Revo Box AI?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Geekom A8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional vs Acer Revo Box AI Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (base); up to Core Ultra 7 258V
- Max RAM (GB): Geekom A8 64 vs Acer Revo Box AI 32
- Storage type: Geekom A8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe vs Acer Revo Box AI M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (two slots)
- Ethernet: Geekom A8 2.5 GbE vs Acer Revo Box AI 2.5 GbE (dual ports)
- Ports summary: Geekom A8 1x USB4 Gen3 (rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x SD card reader, 3.5mm audio vs Acer Revo Box AI 1x USB4 Type-C, 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.0, 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45, 3.5mm audio
- Dimensions (mm): Geekom A8 112 x 112 x 38 vs Acer Revo Box AI 131 x 131 x 43
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Geekom A8
Three whitelisted outlets tested the Geekom A8 hands-on: TechRadar and Notebookcheck benchmarked the Ryzen 9 8945HS flagship, while PCWorld reviewed the Ryzen 7 8745HS trim. All three praise the premium aluminum build, the compact 0.5-liter form factor, strong CPU performance for office and multimedia, and a very fast SSD, and all three note an audible fan under sustained load. PCWorld and TechRadar caution the integrated Radeon 780M is not suited to demanding or 4K gaming (Notebookcheck rated the iGPU more favorably), and TechRadar alone flags the high price outside the US and the single M.2 slot. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Premium aluminum/metal build and very compact 0.5-liter design; Strong CPU and snappy everyday/office performance; Very fast SSD storage.
Flagged: Fan clearly audible under sustained load; Integrated Radeon 780M not suited to demanding / 4K gaming; Expensive, especially outside the US (Ryzen 9 trim).
Acer Revo Box AI
No sourced tester review yet.