Geekom A5
Cut-price PCs always force some compromises, but the Geekom A5 navigates them deftly
SCORE
PRICE
£224 (£279 inc VAT)
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geekom.co.uk
In a labs test featuring plenty of highly specified PCs, it’s interesting that many of the standout models were the ones geared towards value. Take the Geekom A5. Not only is it one of the cheapest devices here, it’s also one of the most affordable mini PCs on the market. To Geekom’s credit, this PC’s modest price is only reflected in its specifications to a limited degree. Sure, it packs a relatively aged AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor, but it’s paired with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD – that’s really not bad for the money. Perhaps more impressively, the A5 benefits from the same three-year warranty that Geekom provides with all its computers. That’s a great reassurance if money’s tight, and you want to spend it on something that will last.