Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Beelink - SER9 HX 370 | Geekom - A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.9 L | 0.6 L |
Between the SER9 HX 370 and A8, the SER9 HX 370 comes out ahead in several specs, while the A8 wins on volume. Overall, the SER9 HX 370 scores 70.4 and the A8 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.4 vs 73.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The SER9 HX 370 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the A8 if you care most about volume. Its strongest claims are volume. The single most decisive one: Volume — 0.30 L less. 0.6 vs 0.9.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, tdp, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Beelink - SER9 HX 370 or Geekom - A8?
Geekom - A8 leads the current Mars Score by 2.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare volume against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Beelink - SER9 HX 370 if…
Beelink - SER9 HX 370 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Geekom - A8 if…
Geekom - A8 has the measurable edge on volume l.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Beelink - SER9 HX 370 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Geekom - A8 wins
- ▲Volume — 0.30 L less. 0.6 vs 0.9.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | Beelink - SER9 HX 370 | Geekom - A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.9 L | 0.6 Llead |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.61 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | false |