Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GMKtec - NucBox K11 | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70 W | 65 W |
| Thunderbolt | false | true |
| Volume | 1.1 L | 0.146 L |
Between the NucBox K11 and Mind 2, the NucBox K11 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Mind 2 wins on tdp / thunderbolt. Overall, the NucBox K11 scores 68.6 and the Mind 2 scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Mind 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.6 vs 74), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The NucBox K11 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 Mind 2 if you care most about tdp / thunderbolt. Its strongest claims are tdp, thunderbolt, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 5.00 W less. 65 vs 70.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Mind 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: GMKtec - NucBox K11 or Khadas - Mind 2?
Khadas - Mind 2 leads the current Mars Score by 5.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GMKtec - NucBox K11 if…
GMKtec - NucBox K11 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Khadas - Mind 2 if…
Khadas - Mind 2 has the measurable edge on tdp w, has thunderbolt, 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 GMKtec - NucBox K11 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Khadas - Mind 2 wins
- ▲TDP — 5.00 W less. 65 vs 70.
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
- ▲Volume — 0.95 L less. 0.146 vs 1.1.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | GMKtec - NucBox K11 | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 1.1 L | 0.146 Llead |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.435 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 70 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 5 | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | truelead |