I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color

The speed of this mini PC is boosted by one of the fastest SSDs in this price bracket. The CPU and GPU flex their power, offering decent multimedia editing alongside solid performance for standard office use. The main reservation is the slightly peculiar colour profile.

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  Balanced mid-range machine

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  Plenty of connection options

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  AI ready

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  Limited upgrade options

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  Odd colour scheme

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  Mix of old and new technology

Geekom AX8 Max: 30-second review

The Geekom AX8 Max is a mid-range mini PC designed for office workers using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, but also needing a machine powerful enough for some light multimedia editing. Inside is a relatively powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU, complemented by an integrated Radeon 780M graphics processor that enables support for up to 4 displays or a single 8K monitor.

The small size of the machine is ideal for small home offices as well as general offices ...