TechRadar Verdict
On paper, this machine seems reasonable, and it is beautifully engineered.
The K3 Pro is an excellent justification for buying the K2 instead.
This processor first appeared in early 2021 and has since been superseded by better 13th-generation parts.
Physical connectivity is augmented further with WiFi6 and Bluetooth 5.2, but it doesnt offer WiFi6E, unfortunately.
However, that model doesnt come with a Windows license.
But the 1TB option can be found onAmazon.com for $600.
That makes the ones with storage pre-installed better value, but that you cant install memory is less compelling.
Compared with what other mini PC makers offer, this might seem expensive.
The lid is easily removable with a plastic spudger, and inside is access to the M.2 slot.
There is only one slot, disappointingly.
Therefore, any upgrades to the installation will require a USB to M.2 caddy to achieve.
Memory isnt accessible, and we assume it is directly mounted to the board rather than socketed.
Both of its big brothers come with eight efficiency cores, but the 12650H only gets half of those.
Where the processor gets a little help is that GMKtec did at least choose DDR5 memory.
The additional bandwidth helps in processing tasks and enhances the GPU that shares the main memory.
Installed in our review machine was a 1TB NVMe drive branded as a Vaseky V900.
These are cheaper machines, and the latter uses an Intel 11th Gen CPU and DDR4.
Should you buy a GMKtec NucBox K3 Pro?
While this is one of the higher-end Intel Mini systems, its outperformed by 11th 11th-generation M2 model.
Not for the economically challenged.
