Geekom IT13 Max review: An Ultra 9 mini PC held back by its own configuration

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This is a very capable and solidly built mini PC, with a processor that offers the might and AI potential but lacks any serious support from the rest of the components. The Ultra 9 185H performs as expected, and for office and light creative work the IT13 Max is an excellent option, but 24GB of non-upgradeable memory and a 500GB drive; although this is upgradable, the potential is limited. The industrial touches suggest that while the price makes it a good option for the office, its heart is in industry as part of a workshop or production-line machine where the older ports and processing, rather than graphic potential, are best suited.

Pros

  • +Ultra 9 performance
  • +Dual USB4 and 2.5GbE
  • +Solid all-metal build

Cons

  • -Memory soldered non-upgradable
  • -Memory ran slower than expected
  • -Fan noise under load

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