Geekom, a company traditionally focused on desktop mini PCs, recently expanded its hardware portfolio to include laptops. My latest video review takes a look at their 16-inch model, the Geekom X16 Pro, to see how their engineering translates to a portable form factor.
The model I evaluated is now available on Amazon (compensated affiliate link) and I suspect pricing is going to fluctuate wildly due to memory supply constraints. The hardware configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, 32 gigabytes of soldered 7500 MHz DDR5 RAM, and a user-upgradable two-terabyte NVMe solid-state drive. Geekom also offers a 14-inch variant (compensated affiliate link) with an OLED screen and an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor at a slightly lower cost.
The visual output on my review unit is handled by a 16-inch IPS LCD panel with a 2560 by 1600 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The refresh rate reaches 120 Hz, and the display produces 400 nits of brightness while covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut.
The chassis is constructed entirely of metal and weighs 2.8 pounds, or 1.27 kilograms. The weight distribution allows the lid to be opened with one hand, which typically indicates thoughtful structural engineering. Inside, a generous 74.92 watt-hour battery provides approximately 12 to 13 hours of standard usage with conservative brightness settings.
Input devices presented a mixed experience during testing. The backlit keyboard features a full number pad, though the key travel feels a bit spongy. The trackpad design falls short of standard expectations for this price tier. A physical barrier separates the left and right click zones, rendering the center unclickable unless utilizing Windows’ tap-to-click software feature. The physical click mechanism also ceases to register past the vertical midpoint of the pad.
The laptop includes a 2-megapixel, 1080p webcam at 30 frames per second with a physical privacy shutter, which is sufficient for standard video conferencing but lags in quality vs. other more established brands in visual quality. Security features include a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, though facial recognition is absent.
Connectivity options are varied, featuring a USB Type-C port for charging and 10 Gbps data transfer, a full-size HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB 4.0 port capable of 40 Gbps data, display output, and power delivery. The right side houses a micro SD card slot, two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, and a headphone jack. Wireless connectivity relies on a Wi-Fi 6E radio, which achieved 800 megabits per second downstream and over one gigabit upstream on my multi-gig network. Audio is delivered via downward-firing stereo speakers that reach adequate volume levels due to chassis acoustics, though they lack low-end frequency response.
In terms of performance, the X16 Pro ships with Windows 11 Pro and the Geekom PC Manager software, which facilitates quick power mode adjustments and data cloning from previous Windows 10 machines. General web browsing and 4K 60fps video playback operated smoothly, yielding a Speedometer benchmark score of 29.4. For creative tasks, basic 4K 60fps video editing in DaVinci Resolve was responsive, but the integrated GPU struggled with advanced visual effects. Gaming performance on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p on low settings hovered around 40 to 45 frames per second. The system scored 4,128 on the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, placing its graphical capabilities roughly in line with older entry-level discrete GPUs from around 5 years ago.
Thermal management proved effective, passing the 3DMark stress test at 99.2% with a final CPU temperature of 57 degrees Celsius. This cooling capacity comes with an acoustic tradeoff, as the internal fan generates noticeable noise under load, rivaling levels typically found in gaming laptops.
For those interested in alternative operating systems, testing with the latest version of Ubuntu demonstrated comprehensive hardware compatibility, recognizing components like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and audio without issue.
The Geekom X16 Pro balances a capable processing package and substantial battery capacity within a very lightweight metal chassis. This is probably one of the lightest 16″ laptops I’ve looked at. While the core specifications offer dependable performance across general computing and light creative tasks, potential buyers will need to weigh these benefits against the limitations of the trackpad and the acoustic profile of the cooling system under sustained loads.
Disclosure: Geekom sent the laptop to the channel free of charge, however no other compensation was received and they did not review or approve this content prior to publication.