Availability and price
As we mentioned, the NucBox K6 Mini PC in the barebone version, i.e. without RAM, storage, and OS, can be found from $385.77 on Aliexpress. In addition, the K6 Mini PC is available on the official GMKtec website from $429.99 after the coupon: K6NewYear0+0. In addition, GMKtec K6 Mini PC can also be found on Amazon. Here the version with 32GB RAM DDR5 and 1TB SSD is available for $590.59 (after applying the coupon $155 OFF).
K6 Mini PC comes with power adapter 19V/6.32A, HDMI cable, User Manual, VESA bracket and screws kit
GMKtec NucBox K6 Mini PC Features
Let’s take a closer look at the features offered by GMKtec NucBox K6. Underneath the small casing with dimensions of 128.8x127x47.8mm there is a well-known AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor with “zen4” architecture that we could see, for example, in the MINISFORUM HX100G. Ryzen 7 7840HS processor offers 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 16MB L3 Cache, achieving clock speeds ranging from 3.8 to 5.1 GHz. Manufactured using the cutting-edge TSMC 4nm FinFET process, this ultra-thin processor incorporates the latest AI chip, delivering a staggering 300% performance boost compared to its 6nm counterparts. Graphics prowess is delivered by the AMD Radeon 780M (12 Core 2700MHz) processing unit, built on the “AMD RONA 3” graphics architecture. With a 23% performance increase over “RONA 2,” it nearly rivals the complete NVIDIA GTX 1650 TI.
The dual-fan cooling system efficiently dissipates heat, enhancing the performance of SSD and DDR components. Users have the flexibility to adjust TDP in three modes (45W, 55W, 65W) through the BIOS settings.
Besides, the GMKtec K6 Mini PC showcases a robust memory configuration with dual-channel 5600MHz DDR5 RAM, supporting a maximum of 64GB. Storage options abound with two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 ports accommodating high-speed 1TB SSDs, expandable up to 4TB (2TB x 2). It is worth adding that networking capabilities are top-notch with dual 2.5Gbps LAN ports and WIFI6 RZ616 (supports 5GHz/2.4GHz dual-frequency and multi-user 2×2 MIMO (MU-MIMO), ensuring stable and high-speed connectivity. Bluetooth 5.2 enables seamless connection to peripherals like wireless mice and keyboards.
Additionally, NucBox K6 supports three displays simultaneously through HDMI 2.0, Type-C/USB4 (40Gbps), and DP 1.4, all supporting a maximum resolution of 4K at 60Hz. The Type-C port doubles as a USB4.0/Thunderbolt4 output, boasting a maximum transmission speed of 40Gbps, making it four times faster than USB3.2 Gen2.
Among the rich number of I/O ports we can find:
- 2x USB3.2 (GEN2)
- USB3.2
- USB2.0
- HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
- DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz)
- UCB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4/USB4)
- 2x 2.5G LAN
- 3.5mm CTIA audio jack
- DC jack
By the way, NucBox K6 equipped with RAM and SSD storage is delivered with pre-installed Windows 11 Pro. The set includes a VESA bracket that allows you to hide this small gaming Mini PC on the back of the monitor.