- GMKTec is another supplier jumping on the NAS + Mini PC combo craze
- Unlike rivals such as Ugreen, it is advertised as a cost-effective, entry-level system
- GMKtec describes it as ‘a dual-system NAS’, suggesting dual boot functionality
GMKTec has announced its G9 NAS mini PC, a 4-bay device aimed at entry-level users.
The G9 is marketed as a “dual-system” NAS, and while specific details are thin on the ground, this implies that you can switch between NAS and mini PC-oriented operating systems.
An official teaser for the product confirms that this device will come with 12GB of RAM but only 64GB of storage – likely eMMC.
An entry-level device for low consumption
The G9 will also be powered by the Intel N150 processor coupled with LPDDR5 4800MHz memory. According to GMKTec, this makes the RAM in the system 80% faster than the previous DDR4 standard.
The GMKTec G9 also comes with two 2.5G Ethernet ports as well as two USB Type-A ports, one Hi-Speed USB Type-C port and two HDMI ports.
GMKTec lists the device as “coming soon”, with no information on price.
Given the specs, especially the eMMC storage, I expect it to be very affordable, but power users will likely look elsewhere.
