Geekom A6 “AMD Ryzen 7 6800H” Mini PC Review – Fast & Compact For Under $500

When it comes to Mini PCs, Geekom is a name that most of you will be familiar with as they offer a wide range of solutions based on AMD and Intel hardware.

We have covered a range of Mini PCs in the last couple of years featuring the latest and greatest solutions from each CPU vendor. While we have seen some incredibly powerful options that cost premium, Geekom has now announced a new Mini PC that should be a perfect companion for PC users on a budget who want the Mini PC experience. Meet the A6, a tiny yet powerful & very cost-effective solution that is priced under $500 US.

Geekom A6 Mini PC - Specifications At A Glance

The Geekom A6 is a lightweight yet productive powerhouse that comes equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H APU.  Our unit was the fully decked out variant with two DDR5-5600 32 GB (16 GB x2) SO-DIMM memory modules and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 M.2 drive.

Coming to the specifications, the Geekom A6 Mini PC rocks the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H "Rembrandt" APU which features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3+ architecture, 16 MB of L3 cache, and a boost clock of up to 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a default TDP of 45W which can be tuned down up to 65W with the in-bios options.

For the GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H APU is packing a Radeon 680M iGPU which features a total of 12 compute units and clocks up to 2.2 GHz. The iGPU is based on the RDNA 2 architecture and has support for up to FSR 3.1 which makes it a great choice for entry-level gaming. All of the latest APIs are also supported.

Other specs for the Geekom A6 Mini PC include 32 GB DDR5-5600 (Dual-Channel) memory. These are SO-DIMMs that can be upgraded to 64 GB. Storage comes in the form of a single M.2 2280 SSD slot running at Gen 4.0 speeds that can support up to 2 TB capacities.

I/O on the Geekom A6 Mini PC includes two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, 1 headphone jack, and a power button on the front while the back features a single USB 2.0 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port, 1 USB4 Gen3 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, and a DC-In jack. There's also an SD card reader on the sides. For connectivity, you get a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port and WIFI6E functionality. The following are the main features of the Mini PC:

• The A6 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, with a maximum frequency of up to 4.7GHz.
• The A6 integrates the AMD Radeon 680M GPU, and delivers powerful performance while maximizing cost-effectiveness. Whether you're working from home, in the office, engaged in the IT field, or involved in video editing, music production, or light-to-medium gaming, the A6 provides exceptional graphics performance.
• The A6 is equipped with 32GB of DDR5 dual-channel memory, featuring transfer speeds of up to 5600MT/s.
• The A6 is equipped with a 1TB high-speed SSD that supports fourth-generation PCIe technology.
• The A6 supports the  Wi-Fi 6E protocol, enabling convenient and stable connections to nearby wireless networks.
• The A6 offers up to 3×USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1×USB 2.0 port, 2×Type-C ports, 2×HDMI ports, and 1×SD card slot.
• GEEKOM's self-developed Iceblast cooling system has stood out among similar products due to its excellent heat dissipation capability and nearly silent operation.
• GEEKOM offers a 3-year warranty for each mini PC from the date of purchase, covering any faults caused by design or craftsmanship.

Geekom A6 Mini PC - Unboxing & A Closer Look

The Geekom A6 Mini PC comes in a white and blue cardboard package which has a simplistic look.

The back of the box has some basic specifications which list the specific configuration for this model. We got the Ryzen 7 6800H  variant with 32 GB of memory and 1 TB storage capacity.

Within the box, you are first greeted with a nice "Thank You" card. Little things like these make for a fun unboxing experience.

Before talking about the case itself, we have to mention the accessories that come with the A6 Mini PC. It comes with a Power Adapter, a mounting bracket with screws, and a manual. It has a power adapter that is rated to deliver up to 19V, 6.32A of current, or up to 120W of power to the system.

With the A6 Mini PC out of the package itself, you are met with another greeting on the plastic film around the PC.

So looking at the PC, you are met with a gorgeous and perfect square-shaped chassis that comes with a beautiful silver color scheme with a metallic Silver "Geekom" logo in the center. The curved edges and the aluminum + shiny exterior have a very premium feel.

The top is fully enclosed while the sides of the chassis have vents to push hot air out of the unit that is dissipated by the cooling solution.

The front I/O on the Geekom A6 Mini PC comes with two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a microphone jack, and a Power On/Off button.

The back I/O of the Geekom A6 Mini PC comes with a 2.5 GbE Ethernet LAN port, two HDMI 2.0b outputs, 1 USB 2.0 & 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 1 USB4 Type-C port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, and two HDMI 2.0b ports. There's along the DC in the power delivery port on the back.

The sides have large vents through which the internal cooler can push out hot air. There's also a SD card reader on the other side of the chassis which also features a mesh design to vent out hot air.

Our test unit came with 32 GB of DDR4-3200 memory and 1 TB of SSD. This is the maximum config you can get from Geekom but still leaves room for expansion with up to 64 GB memory support & up to 2 TB M.2 capacities.

The interiors of the Mini PC can be accessed by removing four screws at the bottom.

Geeokom is using Wooposit DDR5 DRAM modules from Crucial which are rated at 1.1V while the SSD is from Kingstron in its standard M.2 2280 form factor and Gen4x4 design. The insides also feature a 24236 SSD slot. The WIFI module is located beneath the occupied SSD slot.

The top of the chassis has an M.2 thermal pad which connects to a small aluminum heatsink. The Geekom A6 Mini PC measures 112.4x112.4x37.5mm (W/L/H) and weighs less than 500 grams. You also get a VESA bracket along with four screws to mount it behind a monitor with ease.

Geekom A6 Mini PC - CPU Performance

For performance testing, we used the 45W power profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H when testing the Geekom A6 Mini PC.

Geekom A6 Mini PC - 1080p Integrated GPU Performance

For gaming, we tested a couple of the latest and most played esports titles along with a mix of AAA titles at 1080p resolution. The performance was measured between the AMD Radeon 890M, Radeon 780, Radeon 680M, AMD Vega 8, Vega 7, Vega 6, Intel Iris Xe, and Intel Iris Xe-LP integrated graphics.

Geekom A6 Mini AI PC - Thermals & Power Consumption

Following are the power and thermal numbers of the Geekom A6 Mini PC using its default 45W (Performance profile).

Conclusion - Solid & Cost-Effective Performance

The Geekom A6 Mini PC might not be the fastest Mini PC on the market nor does it feature the latest specs but AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H and its RDNA 2 iGPU still offer great performance for budget PC users and the A6 at an sub-$500 US price a very strong option for the masses who want to make full use of their compact office spaces.

The Mini PC is tiny and features a great set of IO capabilities with loads of USB Type-C and Type-A ports, great wired and wireless networking options, and the ability to drive two monitors at once via the HDMI duo. The internals are also solid with nice cooling capabilities as we didn't see the temps exceed 65C even at max load while 1 TB of SSD storage (Gen4) and 32 GB of DDR5 memory are an ample amount for the majority of users. Even the gaming performance of the Radeon 680M remains a strong point with support for FSR 3.1 and Fluid Motion Frames which can deliver smoother gaming performance in the latest titles.

To sweeten the deal, Geekom is hosting a $50 US discount on the A6 Mini PC right now so you can get this tiny little productivity powerhouse for a great price of $449 US.

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