Geekom
Geekom A8
$709
Released 2024-05
Best Mini Pcs · head-to-head
Geekom A8 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Asus NUC 14 Pro is cheaper at $434. Every spec and price links to its source.
Asus
Asus NUC 14 Pro
$434Cheaper
Released 2024-03
Which is better: the Geekom A8 or Asus NUC 14 Pro?
The Asus NUC 14 Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Asus NUC 14 Pro is the cheaper at $434. The Asus NUC 14 Pro 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 | Asus NUC 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $709 | $434 |
| Brand | Geekom | Asus |
| Released | 2024-05 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 96 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 112 x 112 x 38 | 117 x 112 x 54 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Sources — Geekom A8: geekompc.com (verified 2026-06-15). Asus NUC 14 Pro: asus.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Geekom A8 and Asus NUC 14 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 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 Asus NUC 14 Pro Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H
- Max RAM (GB): Geekom A8 64 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 96
- Storage type: Geekom A8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe vs Asus NUC 14 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis)
- Wi-Fi standard: Geekom A8 Wi-Fi 6E vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
- Ethernet: Geekom A8 2.5 GbE vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V)
- 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 Asus NUC 14 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear)
- Dimensions (mm): Geekom A8 112 x 112 x 38 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 117 x 112 x 54
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).
Asus NUC 14 Pro
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews — Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide and TechRadar — benchmarked the Asus NUC 14 Pro (Intel Core Ultra, 2024). All three highlight its uncommon dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and strong CPU/Arc iGPU performance for the tiny footprint, and all three flag the high price / weak value versus cheaper similarly specced rivals. The plastic case, missing 3.5mm audio jack and fan noise/thermals under sustained load draw the main criticism. Every quote and benchmark listed was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class; Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size; Expandable storage/RAM with easy, near-tool-free internal access.
Flagged: Plastic case rather than metal, unremarkable build; No 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on the unit; Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals.