Minisforum
Minisforum UM790 Pro
$351Cheaper
Released 2023-07
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Minisforum UM790 Pro vs Geekom A8
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Minisforum UM790 Pro is cheaper at $351. Every spec and price links to its source.
Geekom
Geekom A8
$709
Released 2024-05
Which is better: the Minisforum UM790 Pro or Geekom A8?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Minisforum UM790 Pro is the cheaper at $351.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Minisforum UM790 Pro | Geekom A8 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $351 | $709 |
| Brand | Minisforum | Geekom |
| Released | 2023-07 | 2024-05 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 64 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Ports summary | 2x USB4 (front), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x 3.5mm audio | 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 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 130 x 126 x 52.3 | 112 x 112 x 38 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Minisforum UM790 Pro: store.minisforum.com (verified 2026-06-15). Geekom A8: geekompc.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Minisforum UM790 Pro and Geekom A8?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Minisforum UM790 Pro AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) vs Geekom A8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) base; Ryzen 7 8845HS / Ryzen 9 8945HS optional
- Storage type: Minisforum UM790 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) vs Geekom A8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Ports summary: Minisforum UM790 Pro 2x USB4 (front), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x 3.5mm audio vs 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
- Dimensions (mm): Minisforum UM790 Pro 130 x 126 x 52.3 vs Geekom A8 112 x 112 x 38
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Minisforum UM790 Pro
Two whitelisted outlets reviewed this exact model hands-on: Notebookcheck (Ryzen 9 7940HS / Radeon 780M, July 2023) and TechRadar (Aug 2023). Both praise the fast 7940HS, the capable Radeon 780M iGPU, quiet and effective cooling, extensive connectivity (USB4, dual HDMI 2.1, up to four displays) and the compact metal chassis with a bundled VESA mount. Both note the plain design and constrained upgradability; Notebookcheck additionally flags weak 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the lack of an SD card reader, screws awkwardly hidden under the rubber feet, and that the 780M still stops short of a true gaming PC, while TechRadar calls the SSD speeds merely decent. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast Ryzen 9 7940HS with strong, sustained multi-core performance; Quiet operation with effective cooling; Extensive connectivity: USB4, dual HDMI 2.1, up to four displays.
Flagged: Plain, unexciting design; Awkward maintenance / limited upgradability (screws hidden under the rubber feet); Radeon 780M still falls short of a true gaming PC.
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).