Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85 W | 65 W |
Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and NUC 15 Pro, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in several specs, while the NUC 15 Pro wins on tdp. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The NUC 14 Pro+ does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the NUC 15 Pro if you care most about tdp. Its strongest claims are tdp. The single most decisive one: TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, volume, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ or ASUS - NUC 15 Pro?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ if…
ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose ASUS - NUC 15 Pro if…
ASUS - NUC 15 Pro has the measurable edge on tdp w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - NUC 15 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 0.67 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |