GEEKOM GeekBook NX16AM, Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Titanium Gray

A featherlight productivity beast with a gaming-sized blind spot. Buy it for the CPU, RAM, and storage, not for the Arc graphics.

The Core Ultra 9 185H is a beast for multi-threaded work. Our database puts this CPU in the 83rd percentile, which means it's well above average and will chew through code compiles, video exports, and massive spreadsheets without breaking a sweat. The 32GB of LPDDR5X at 7500MHz is also a standout, landing in the 91st percentile. But here's the surprise: the Intel Arc graphics are a total letdown. It sits in the 14th percentile for GPU performance. So while the CPU is ready to party, the graphics chip is basically standing in the corner. The IceBlade 2.0 cooling does its job, keeping things steady under load, but it can't magically make the Arc GPU competitive.

Stacked against the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, the GEEKOM gets absolutely destroyed in GPU performance and reliability, but it's also likely a fraction of the price. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a much better pick if you want any gaming chops, though it's heavier. The MSI Prestige is a more direct competitor for thin-and-light productivity, but the GEEKOM's 2TB SSD and 32GB of RAM give it a serious edge for data hoarders. If you're a developer who lives in VS Code and doesn't touch games, this is a compelling alternative to pricier ultrabooks.

Without a price, it's tough to call this a slam dunk. But if GEEKOM prices this aggressively, the sheer amount of RAM, storage, and CPU power you get could make it a steal for developers. Just don't expect to play anything more demanding than Minesweeper.

The GEEKOM GeekBook X16 Pro is a weird one, and I mean that in the most interesting way. You've got a genuinely high-end Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, a massive 2TB SSD, and 32GB of fast RAM crammed into a 2.8-pound magnesium chassis. That's a spec sheet you'd expect to cost a fortune, but GEEKOM is clearly trying to undercut the big names. The one thing to know is this: it's a productivity monster with a serious identity crisis when it comes to gaming.

If you're looking for a laptop that can game or handle heavy GPU workloads, this isn't it. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or a MacBook Pro instead. The Arc graphics here are a dead end for anything beyond basic display output.

The GEEKOM GeekBook X16 Pro is a niche machine that nails its niche. It's a featherlight, high-RAM, high-storage productivity laptop for people who don't care about gaming. If that's you, and the price is right, it's a solid buy. For everyone else, look elsewhere.