- GMKTec is yet another vendor jumping in on the NAS + Mini PC combo craze
- Unlike competitors like Ugreen, it advertises a cost-effective entry-level system.
- GMKtec describes it as “a dual-system NAS,” suggesting dual-boot functionality
GMKTec has announced its G9 NAS mini PC, a 4-bay device aimed at entry-level users.
The G9 is marketed as a “dual system” NAS and, although specific details are scarce, this implies being able to switch between NAS and mini PC oriented operating systems.
An official product teaser confirms that this device will come with 12GB of RAM, but only 64GB of storage – likely eMMC.
An entry-level device for small spenders
The G9 will also be powered by the Intel N150 processor paired with 4800 MHz LPDDR5 memory. According to GMKTec, this makes the system RAM 80% faster than the previous DDR4 standard.
The GMKTec G9 also comes with two 2.5G Ethernet ports as well as two USB Type-A ports, one high-speed USB Type-C port, and two HDMI ports.
GMKTec lists the device as “coming soon,” with no information on pricing.
Given the specs, especially the eMMC storage, I expect it to be very affordable, but power users will probably want to look elsewhere.
