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General

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Series

Mac mini2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

A Series3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MHQN4LL/A7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Model # MHQN4LL/A. Exact retail reference: M5 Pro 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 512 GB SSD. Apple identifies the family as Mac17,16, but that identifier also covers the 18-core CPU option and is not the exact SKU.

GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP, GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product structured data lists variant Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD with SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US. The JP store uses GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP for the same configuration.6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026GEEKOM Japan store variant AI9-HX370(32GB RAM+2TB SSD) has SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP.

GTIN / EAN

1959510222537Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC # 195951022253 on the exact MHQN4LL/A retail listing. Corroborated by Micro Center.

8101907217351Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Same structured-data variant lists GTIN 00810190721735. This is the 14-digit form of UPC-A 810190721735, whose check digit is valid.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

7 January 20255Maker product pagegeekompc.com/ces-2025-las-vegasRead 6 October 2026Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2025: GEEKOM unveils the A9 Max at CES 2025, then described with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 or HX 370 processor. Only the date is used. The CES memory and processor options do not describe the sold configuration.

Status

Available8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22, 2026 available-today announcement names Mac mini with M5 Pro.

Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,6992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: M5 Pro US starts at $1699 for base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB. Excluding sales tax. Education and upgrades excluded.

$9994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026For just $999, you'll receive a fully equipped unit featuring 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. This is the maker's launch-release price for this exact configuration. Tom's Guide and PCMag later list an MSRP of $1,199. That later list price is not stored. No maker EUR launch price was found.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,99916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 7 October 2026German August 25 launch announcement, Prices and Availability: Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at 1,999 EUR including VAT. Base 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB, 512 GB tier. Education pricing excluded. This price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

US, JP6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026Japan maker store offers the exact HX 370 / 32 GB RAM / 2 TB SSD variant and explicitly ships within Japan, excluding Okinawa from free delivery. This is availability evidence, not an inference from page language.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026US listing explicitly identifies GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US with HX 370, 32 GB and 2 TB and offers US shipping. Other processors and the 1 TB model are excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Silver+Black10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026Exact US model General specifications names the colour Silver+Black. This is the retailer-published reference colour name.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Width135Height46.9Depth132mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Chassis 135 x 132 x 45.6 mm, or 135 x 132 x 46.9 mm including foot pads. Stored height includes the feet. The US product page gives 5.31 x 5.20 x 1.81 inches. PCMag measures it as 5.3 inches wide and 5.2 inches deep, so 135 mm is width and 132 mm is depth.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 20265.3 inches wide by 5.2 inches deep and 1.85 inches tall. Used only to assign width and depth. Stored values come from the maker's millimetre figures.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: M5 Pro 0.73 kg, not M6 0.67 kg. Configuration and manufacturing variation footnote retained.

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Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published 6 December 2025. Review unit is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Sleek aluminum case and aluminum outer shell. Tom's Guide also mentions a purple version, not found on the maker's pages. That unconfirmed purple colour is omitted.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Published 28 January 2026. Tested configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB, 2 TB SSD. The silver, all-aluminum chassis. Benchmark charts are not in the page text and are not stored.

Side panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 13 lists one Housing, part 923-15433, for M6 and M5 Pro. Ars Technica describes the design as a fully aluminium box with ports cut into it.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The 2026 Ars review of the M6 model says the design is unchanged.

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Front panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Same Housing item. The front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are openings in the solid aluminium wall.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127961Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Bottom Cover removal lists a suction cup and nylon probe and requires the probe to release clips. This is bottom-cover access, not a tower side panel.

No3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026Steps 1 and 4 (PDF pages 8 and 13) show a screwdriver removing the bottom cover screws and an inner plate. Tom's Guide and PCMag also report glued rubber feet over four screws, then a heatsink plate held by more screws.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 20269Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The machine lacks an easy-open chassis. The case comes off via four screws beneath its detachable rubber feet.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Chipset

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 11 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and storage. There is no standard board size.

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CPU socket

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FP82Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026AMD Strix Point and Krackan Point H, FP8. The AMD processor page also lists socket FP8.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x M.2 2230 key-E slot for Wi-Fi PCIe card only. It holds the installed wireless card.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

117Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3 to 6 identify one fan flex-cable connector on the logic board. Counts the documented physical fan connector, not a chassis-fan table or extra case fan.

12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector table lists 1 x FAN Header. Water-cooling, ARGB, fingerprint, Copilot button, speaker and D-Mic headers are marked HW design reserved and are not counted.

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Strix Point7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Former Codename: Strix Point.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Super	5	Super	4.6
Performance	10	Performance	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Chip section: base 15-core CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. 18-core option excluded.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.6 GHz. Stored as the super cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.61 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.2 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The performance cluster clock is not stated.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Zen 5	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Architecture 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c. Zen5 and Zen5c base clocks 2 GHz. Max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Max Zen5c clock up to 3.3 GHz. Zen 5c cores are stored as efficiency cores, as for other Ryzen AI products in the catalog. 24 threads.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

1520Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m5-proRead 10 October 2026Spec table for MHQN4LL/A states 15 cores and 15 threads. The CPU has five super cores and ten performance cores and no multithreading. hmc-tech lists the same 15 threads. No benchmark from this site is used.

247Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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24MB7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. The 12 MB L2 cache is separate.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture: M5 Pro joins two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. The selected Mac mini specification identifies this exact SoC family. No foundry-node variant name is inferred.

4nm7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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28W7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Default TDP 28 W. AMD cTDP is 15-54 W. GEEKOM states TDP 54W and power profiles up to 54W for the A9 Max, but does not say whether that is a sustained or peak limit, so cpu_power_max_w is left out.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

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50TOPS7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026NPU TOPS up to 50. Overall TOPS up to 80 is the whole-chip figure and is not stored here. Precision is not stated.

Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127971Read 7 October 2026Logic-board removal requires removing the Fan and instructs holding the heat sink. Separate fan procedure documents the fitted fan. Air cooler classification describes this documented fan and heat sink, without assigning a case-fan count.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026IceBlast cooling with a large fan, copper heat pipes and a copper heatsink. The current page names IceBlast 3.0 with three heat pipes in one place and dual heat pipes in another. GEEKOM's August 2025 blog named IceBlast 2.0. cpu_cooler_model is left out because of this conflict.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Fan rotors
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Source18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded view item 9 lists one Fan, part 923-15425, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is the shared chassis blower. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page: IceBlast cooling with a large fan. The support spec lists one FAN header. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size are not stated.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro integrated 16-core GPU in the SoC, no discrete graphics card.

No9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The lack of a discrete GPU will hold it back in more demanding creative workflows. Graphics are the integrated Radeon 890M.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Memory: standard 24 GB. Purchase maximum omitted without proof for unchanged base chip.

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 202632GB dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM with the Ryzen AI 9 HX370.

RAM type

LPDDR5X21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Memory section says all M5 chips share one pool of LPDDR5X unified memory. Apple publishes only the words unified memory.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Summary table for the 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU model lists 24GB LPDDR5X-9600.

DDR51Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Best-Geekom-mini-PC-ever-Geekom-A9-Max-review-with-AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-370-for-999.1111882.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Corroborates DDR5 in the HX 370 / 32 GB / 2 TB model. The September 2025 sample has two 16 GB modules: linked CPU-Z SPD image cpuz_4.jpg identifies Slot 1 as 16 GB, and the RAM photograph shows both slots populated. Current US and JP buyer reports describe one 32 GB module. No benchmarks, noise, power, supplier part names or slot occupancy from this older sample are imported.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

9,600MT/s21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Chip table lists LPDDR5X-9600 for the M5 family and 307 GB/s for M5 Pro. 9600 MT/s on a 256-bit bus gives 307.2 GB/s, which matches the maker bandwidth figure. hmc-tech lists 24 GB LPDDR5X-9600 for this exact configuration. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Same table lists LPDDR5X-9600 with 307.2 GB/s bandwidth. Other values on the page, such as the 39 W maximum power draw, are not used.

5,600MT/s11Maker product pageblog.geekom.jp/4k-8k-video-editing-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table identifies HX 370, Radeon 890M, standard 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory and standard 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Standard memory is explicitly distinguished from maximum capacity. Module count and supplier are unstated and not inferred. The article update is March 24, 2026.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 5 October 20262026 Mac mini section: memory integrated into chip package and cannot be upgraded. Purchase-time configurations only.

Slots1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Dual SO-DIMM slots. The page states up to 256 GB in the specification table and up to 128 GB in the memory section, while the support specification states up to 64 GB. ram_max_gb is left out because the maker documents conflict.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Dual channel DDR5 262-pin SO-DIMM. Two physical slots. Occupancy is not stored: the module layout of the 32 GB reference is not documented, and a verified JP buyer reports a single 32 GB module.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 7 October 2026Memory: Apple M5 Pro chip, 24GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB or 64GB. The separate chip upgrade is not required for the memory choices. This is a purchase-time maximum, not a later upgrade.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Row 11 lists logic-board assemblies with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU and 64GB RAM, including 512GB storage 661-63771/661-63772. This corroborates the 64GB purchase-time maximum without a CPU/GPU upgrade. Two board IDs describe each configuration without resolving Ethernet variants, so no motherboard_model is inferred.

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026ECC Support: No. AMD lists max memory 256 GB for the chip, which is not the system limit.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Storage: standard 512 GB SSD. Interface and physical media part are not published, so type and PCIe cells are omitted. Alternatives up to 8 TB are not installed drives.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Selected models arrive with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. One 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. The SSD supplier and model are not published.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector rows: 1 x M.2 2280 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe and 1 x M.2 2230 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe. The supplied SSD sits in the 2280 slot per Tom's Guide, which says a 2230 SSD can be added as a second drive.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

155W7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQN4LL/A.25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693496 (A3535, Mac mini M5 Pro) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The retailer spec table also lists Power Supply 155W. The maker maximum continuous power is 155 W as well.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 202619V power supply adapter (120W) with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5). This is the adapter rating, not measured wall draw.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 17, step 6: Adapter hyleton-120w-1906320/BSY120S1906323 D, input 100-240V 50-60Hz 2.5A/2A max, DC output 19.0V 6.32A 120.0W.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026The power supply is one Apple service part, 661-65487, shared by M6 and M5 Pro. It is removed with four T25 screws after the logic board is out and mounts to the housing with the AC inlet. No ATX, SFX or external adapter format applies. The M6 teardown shows a custom Lite-On power board of the same design.27Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 (A3534) shows a Lite-On PA-1161-1A power board inside the chassis with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service assembly 661-6548718Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 12. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly. This is a service assembly ID, not a discovered supplier model. No output wattage or proprietary form-factor enum is inferred.

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels front USB-C pair and audio jack. Current guide covers M6 and M5 Pro.

Front3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2, always on	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Stereo headset jack	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On) and 1 x 3.5mm front stereo headset jack. The SD Card 4.0 reader sits on the left side per the manual and reviews, so it is not in the front table. The Kensington lock is on the right side.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 4 front drawing: four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A sockets, a headset jack and the power button. The same drawing marks the SD reader on the left side and the Kensington lock on the right side.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Connections and Expansion: 3 Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, HDMI and standard 2.5 Gb Ethernet. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet excluded. Up to 120 Gbps is omitted as symmetric data maximum.6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026Thunderbolt and external displays section explicitly separates Thunderbolt 5 data transfer at 80 Gbps from display Bandwidth Boost at 120 Gbps for this tested base M5 Pro model.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and USB PD input	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V input for supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x rear USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode / PD in, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode, 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL and 1 x DC in. The US product page states 40 Gbps and DP 1.4 for both USB4 ports. USB4 output power is not published. USB4 is not claimed as Thunderbolt. The JP page names an Intel Ethernet controller without a part number, so ethernet_controller is left out.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 5 rear drawing: 19 V DC input, two HDMI, two 2.5G RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB4 with DP and PD input, and one USB4 with DP. The legend on PDF pages 6 and 7 confirms the labels.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 in the specification table, the Aug 2025 launch release and both reviews. The support specification also lists an alternative Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 module. No module model is published, so wifi_module is left out. The manual radio table lists only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges for the EU declaration, so wifi_bands is left out.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Opening paragraph names 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. Device list explicitly includes Mac mini with M5 Pro. 6 GHz operation is restricted to regions with regulatory approval. Reference SKU is US.

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Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127966Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Wi-Fi Antennas: remove Bottom cover and Antenna plate before the internal three antenna coaxial cables and antennas. This establishes internal placement.

Internal8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Two 3D spatial antenna wires are taped to the inside of the bottom heatsink. PCMag also says the antennas are inside the chassis.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular. The repair manual confirms one speaker part.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

024Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The maker repair manual shows only a status indicator light on the audio board, which is not decorative lighting.

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS 27 Golden Gate2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Launch names macOS 27 Golden Gate.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

PSU, Fan connectors17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector on the logic board. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply: Apple-only service part with no standard format. Fan connector: see the fan procedure.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,513points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 single-core. Specs and price explicitly identifies the tested base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB system. The author explicitly has not tested the 18-core upgrade. Version 7 scores are not directly comparable to version 6. Power profile is not stated.

2,976points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Performance table explicitly uses Geekbench 6.4: single 2976, multi 15140. Stored as sample measurements, not a guarantee for every delivered memory layout.

Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

26,454points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 multi-core, same base test configuration. No Cinebench 2026 scores are stored in the Cinebench 2024 fields. Power profile is not stated.

15,140points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same sample conditions and Geekbench 6.4 as the single-core result. Installed module layout is unreported.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Average FPS
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	1920	1080	72
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	3840	2160	37

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is 72 fps at 1080p and 37 fps at 4K. Preset, upscaling, ray tracing and 1% lows are unreported. No newer HX 470 results are transferred.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold19Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6Read 8 October 2026Active US EPEAT Gold registration for Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), hardware identifiers A3534/A3535, registered 23 September 2026. The official registry takes precedence over retailer EPEAT Registered No entries.

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Copilot+ PC

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Yes1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page headline: Flagship Copilot+ AI PC. The HX 370 NPU is rated 50 TOPS by AMD.

Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

19.2kWh25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026TEC of model 19.2 kWh, certified 2026-08-17, United States and Canada. The record lists the base UPC 195951022253. Its test configuration is the highest one in the family (18-core CPU, 64 GB, 10 Gb Ethernet), so the base model TEC may be lower. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer measurement.

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Other certifications

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CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Certification row: CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS. Model-table claim only. No certificate numbers.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

GEEKOM A9 Max, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Manual, VESA Mount and Screws1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product gallery image https://www.geekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A9-MAX-IMAGE-1.webp, uploaded August 2025, labels the box contents: 1. HDMI Cable, 2. Power Adapter, 3. User Manual, 4. GEEKOM A9 Max, 5. VESA Mount and Screws. The JP store also lists a thank-you card. The support specification marks the VESA mount as an option, but this maker image and the Tom's Guide review show it in the box.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026You get a VESA mount and screws in the box.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current April 22, 2022-present US Mac limited warranty: ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Applies to the selected US SKU. Statutory rights and AppleCare are excluded.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Every GEEKOM A9 Max comes with a standard 3-year warranty. The support warranty tab also states a three-year warranty from the day the product is received. Service type is not stated.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Warranty Service Options: (i) Carry-in service and (ii) Mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and the service method. DIY parts service has no corresponding schema option.

Mail-in12Maker product pagegeekompc.com/return-exchange-policyRead 8 October 2026US manufacturer policy requires an authorized RMA and shipping the malfunctioning mini PC back for replacement. Shipping responsibility depends on purchase age. This is mail-in service for the US reference, not an on-site or collection promise.

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Current US page is titled A9 Max 2026 Edition and sells three configurations: HX 370 with 32 GB and 1 TB, HX 370 with 32 GB and 2 TB, and HX 470 with 32 GB and 2 TB. The reference is the HX 370 with 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. HX 470 clocks, 55 TOPS NPU and 86 TOPS platform figures on the same page are not used. The page lists the A9 Max under Mini PC, AMD Series, A Series.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1281081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

service.geekompc.com/a9-max2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM support page, Specifications tab with the HX370 button selected. The table covers both HX 370 and HX 470.

Manual

support.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

support.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM A9 Max User Manual PDF, 36 pages, linked from the support page Downloads, User Manual tab. Cover reads GEEKOM A Series A9 MAX. Pages are mostly drawings, so they were rendered and read as images.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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