Review: Geekom A7 Mini PC with Ryzen 9 7940HS

Mini and Desktop PCs 40 Page 1 of 18 Published by

teaser

Introduction

In the competitive market of compact computers, Geekom has made a significant impact with its mini PC offerings, including the Geekom Mini A7. This review examines the Mini A7, which is powered by a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and equipped with 32 GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, operating on Windows 11 Professional. Despite its compact size, the Mini A7 includes advanced features such as WIFI6E, 2.5 GigE ethernet, and quick USB ports. While larger PCs have the advantage of fitting bigger components and better cooling systems, small form factor PCs like the A7 offer a viable alternative for those with moderate computing needs, providing a space-efficient option for various environments. The A7 can also support up to 64GB of DDR5 5,600MHz RAM, catering to a range of user requirements. The A7 maintains respectable graphical performance with AMD’s Radeon Graphics 780M, capable of running contemporary games at reasonable settings and handling professional tasks. It supports up to four 4K displays, enhancing its multitasking capability. For connectivity, the A7 features a USB 4 Type-C port that supports 100W PD charging and DisplayPort 1.4 for video output.


P1013601

Specification

SoC (Option 1) AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 8-core/16-thread processor up to 4.0GHz with 16MB cache, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics; TDP: 35 to 54W
SoC (Option 2) AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 8-core/16-thread processor up to 3.8GHz with 16MB cache, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics; TDP: 35 to 54W
System Memory Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 via 262-pin SODIMM sockets
Storage Up to 2TB NVMe PCIe x4 Gen 4 SSD
Full-size SD card reader
Video Output 2x HDMI 2.0 ports up to 4Kp60
2x USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt. mode
Audio 3.5mm audio jack, digital audio via HDMI ports
Connectivity 2.5GbE RJ45 port via a Realtek RTL8125BG-CG controller
WiFI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
USB 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
1x USB 4 Gen3 Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port
Misc Power button with LED, Kensington lock
Power Supply 19V (120W) via DC jack
Dimensions 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 mm

Share this content
Twitter Facebook Reddit WhatsApp Email Print