The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
GEEKOM A9 Max AI Silver+Black 2025
What Buyers Say
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
The Horizon Autherium I9 RTX Gaming PC impresses all seven verified reviewers with outstanding performance, whisper-quiet operation, and excellent customer support. Users report it handles demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator at Ultra settings, VR with Quest 3, and heavy CAD or video editing without breaking a sweat. Setup is straightforward, packaging is secure, and the build quality is solid with appealing RGB lighting. A few minor issues mentioned include heat dissipation under heavy load and a missing Windows activation key, but support resolved these promptly.
Pros
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Fast boot and program load times
- Excellent tech support and service
- Easy, straightforward setup
Cons
- Noticeable heat output under heavy load
- Missing Windows activation key in some units
- Unclear storage configuration (separate drives?)
- Glass panel removal for packing was nerve-wracking
GEEKOM A9 Max AI Silver+Black 2025
The Geekom A9 Max AI is a tiny but powerful mini PC that impresses users with its speed and quiet operation. Reviewers highlight its compact size, performance, and seamless Windows 11 upgrade capability. One user even replaced their Mac mini with it. The device is also recognized as a Copilot+ device, adding to its appeal.
Pros
- Compact size
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Fast speed
- Seamless Windows 11 upgrade
Cons
- Limited sample size
- No negative feedback provided
Scores
Specifications
| The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | GEEKOM A9 Max AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i9 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC★ | AMD Radeon 890M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 4 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| Weight | 15.88 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 12★ | 8 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
GEEKOM A9 Max AI Silver+Black 2025
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
GEEKOM A9 Max AI Silver+Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.
