Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and NucBox K11, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in thunderbolt and volume, while the NucBox K11 wins on tdp. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the NucBox K11 scores 68.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NUC 14 Pro+ edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 68.6), but the 3.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the NUC 14 Pro+ if you care most about thunderbolt and volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are thunderbolt, volume.
Pick the NucBox K11 if you care most about tdp. Its strongest claims are tdp.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
- ▲Volume — 0.40 L less. 0.7 vs 1.1.
Why GMKtec - NucBox K11 wins
- ▲TDP — 15.00 W less. 70 vs 85.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | GMKtec - NucBox K11 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 1.1 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 0.95 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 W | 70 Wlead |
| USB ports | 6lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | truelead | false |
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