Side-by-Side Comparison
GMKtec G5S vs GEEKOM IT13 Max
Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.
★ Recommended Winner
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
4.1
/ 5.0
An exceptionally compact palm-sized mini PC providing dependable dual-4K video output and basic quad-core Jasper Lake processing, offset by soldered memory and an M.2 2242 storage restriction.
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
4.0
/ 5.0
High-density Meteor Lake mini PC delivering top-tier networking and expansive multi-display I/O, balanced against soldered memory and an audible load acoustic profile.
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Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict
The GMKtec G5S earns the higher Mizex Composite Score (4.1 vs 4.0), leading across 2 of 5 engineering pillars. With superior ratings in Thermal, Power & Acoustics, Buyer Value & Upgrades, it represents the superior reliability choice.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
GMKtec G5S
GEEKOM IT13 Max
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Winner: GEEKOM IT13 Max (+0.4)
3.9
4.3
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: GEEKOM IT13 Max (+0.1)
4.0
4.1
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Winner: GMKtec G5S (+0.5)
4.1
3.6
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Tie
4.2
4.2
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: GMKtec G5S (+0.4)
4.2
3.8
GMKtec G5S: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Ultra-compact 72 x 72 x 44.5 mm palm-sized chassis weighing only 7.27 oz (206 g)
- Dual HDMI 2.0 outputs supporting simultaneous dual 4K displays at 60Hz
- Equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet networking
- Low power envelope based on an efficient 10W Intel Celeron N5095 processor
✖ Documented Caveats
- 8GB LPDDR4 memory is permanently soldered and cannot be upgraded
- Storage expansion is restricted to the shorter M.2 2242 form factor over PCIe 3.0 x2 or SATA
- USB-C power port requires a fixed 12V input rather than universal USB-PD compliance
GEEKOM IT13 Max: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- High compute throughput via 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and Arc graphics
- Dual 2.5Gbps Intel Ethernet ports paired with cutting-edge Intel Wi-Fi 7 wireless
- Expansive I/O suite featuring dual 40Gbps USB4 ports and quad display capability
- Straightforward maintenance with clean 4-screw access and no tethered antenna cables
✖ Documented Caveats
- Audible acoustic profile under heavy load with no custom fan curve options in BIOS
- Soldered 24GB LPDDR5 memory eliminates post-purchase RAM upgrades
- Pre-installed Kingston NV3 QLC SSD throttles during intensive sustained write workloads
Technical Specification Comparison
Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.
| Specification | GMKtec G5S | GEEKOM IT13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | GMKtec | GEEKOM |
| Model DIFF | Nucbox G5S | GEEKOM IT13 Max |
| Form Factor DIFF | Ultra-Compact Mini PC | — |
| Dimensions DIFF | 2.83 x 2.83 x 1.75 in (72 x 72 x 44.5 mm) | — |
| Weight DIFF | 7.27 oz (206 g) | — |
| Processor DIFF | Intel Celeron N5095 (4 Cores / 4 Threads, 2.0 GHz Base, up to 2.9 GHz Burst) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16 cores: 6P + 8E + 2LPE, 22 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 24MB cache) |
| Processor TDP DIFF | 10W | — |
| Graphics DIFF | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs, up to 750 MHz) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores, up to 2450 MHz) |
| Memory DIFF | 8GB LPDDR4 2400 MT/s (Soldered Onboard) | — |
| Storage DIFF | 128GB M.2 2242 SATA SSD | — |
| Storage Expansion DIFF | 1x M.2 2242 slot (PCIe 3.0 x2 / SATA support up to 8TB) | — |
| Video Output DIFF | 2x HDMI 2.0 (Dual 4K @ 60Hz) | — |
| Networking DIFF | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (Realtek RTL8111H) | — |
| Wireless Connectivity DIFF | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200NG), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB Ports DIFF | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) | — |
| Power Input DIFF | USB-C (12V / 3A DC input, 36W) | DC barrel jack, 100W USB-C Power Delivery support |
| Audio DIFF | 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack | — |
| Card Reader DIFF | 1x MicroSD slot | Full-size SD 4.0 slot |
| Neural Processing Unit DIFF | — | Intel AI Boost (up to 11 TOPS INT8, 35 TOPS platform) |
| Power Limits DIFF | — | 45W PL1, 70W PL2, 120W PL4 |
| System Memory DIFF | — | 24GB LPDDR5-5600 (soldered) |
| Primary Storage DIFF | — | 500GB Kingston NV3 (M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 QLC NVMe SSD) |
| Secondary Storage Slot DIFF | — | M.2 2242 PCIe slot (up to 2TB) |
| Ethernet DIFF | — | Dual 2.5 Gbps RJ45 (Intel i226-V) |
| USB C Ports DIFF | — | 2x USB4 40Gbps (DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| USB A Ports DIFF | — | 5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
| Display Interfaces DIFF | — | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB4 (up to 4 independent displays) |
| Audio Interface DIFF | — | 3.5mm stereo headset jack |
| Operating System DIFF | — | Windows 11 Pro |
| Idle Power Consumption DIFF | — | 5 W |
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