GEEKOM AS 6 is an AMD Ryzen 6000 mini PC developed in collaboration with ASUS that aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to the Intel NUC 13 Arena Canyon mini PC powered by an Intel Core i7-1360P Raptor Lake-P hybrid SoC.
The mini PC is equipped with either an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or Ryzen 7 6800H processor, supports up to 64GB DDR5 memory, three storage options with two NVMe sockets and one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, and can drive up to four independent displays thanks to two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 output, and two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports. Networking is the same as on the NUC with 2.5GbE, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2.
Here’s how GEEKOM AS 6 specifications compare the ones of the Intel NUC 13 Pro “Arena Canyon”.
| Model | GEEKOM AS 6 | Intel NUC 13 Pro "Arena Canyon" |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (8 Cores, 16 Threads, 16MB Cache, 3.3 GHz~ 4.9 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (8 Cores, 16 Threads, 16MB Cache, 3.2 GHz~ 4.7 GHz) cTDP:35W | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P (12 Cores, 16 Threads, 18 MB Cache, 3.7 GHz ~ 5.0 GHz) |
| CPU | Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics 680M | Integrated 96EU Intel Iris Xe |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR5-4800 SODIMM, up to 64GB | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM, up to 64GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD, up to 2TB 1x 2.5” 7mm SATA HDD, up to 2TB | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD, up to 2TB 1x 2.5” 7mm SATA HDD, up to 2TB |
| Display | 2x HDMI 2.1 ports 1x DisplayPort 1.4 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 port Up to four independent displays | 2x HDMI 2.1 ports 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports Up to four independent displays |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack |
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| Ethernet | 2.5GbE LAN |
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| USB | 5x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB4 Type-C | 3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A port, 2x USB4 Type-C |
| Misc | Kensington lock slot, padlock ring | Kensington lock slot |
| Power Supply | 20V/7.5A via DC jack | 19V via DC jack |
| Dimensions | 120x120x58 mm | 117x112x54 mm |
| Weight | 900 grams | 907 grams |
| Price | $799-899 | $999-1299.99 |
The performance of the selected AMD Ryzen 9 and Intel Raptor Lake processor is comparable, but the GEEKOM AS 6 mini PC offers a few more features as well as extra accessories. While the Intel NUC 13 Pro only comes with a power adapter and a user guide by default, the GEEKOM AS 6 mini PC also adds a VESA mount, mounting screw packs, and a Quick Start Guide.
The GEEKOM AS 6 is “coming soon”, but we do know pricing will start at $799 to $899 depending on the selected processor once it launches on the GEEKOM store in the next few weeks or months.
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