Between the A8 and UM790 Pro, the A8 comes out ahead in volume, while the UM790 Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the A8 scores 73.1 and the UM790 Pro scores 71.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 71.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the A8 if you care most about volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are volume.
The UM790 Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, tdp, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Geekom - A8 wins
- ▲Volume — 0.15 L less. 0.6 vs 0.75.
Why Minisforum - UM790 Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | Geekom - A8 | Minisforum - UM790 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.6 Llead | 0.75 L |
| Weight | 0.61 kglead | 0.66 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| USB ports | 6lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | false | false |
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