Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | HP - Z2 Mini G1a |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| TDP | 85 W | 120 W |
| Volume | 0.7 L | 2.7 L |
Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and Z2 Mini G1a, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in tdp / volume, while the Z2 Mini G1a wins on ram. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the Z2 Mini G1a scores 60.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NUC 14 Pro+ is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the NUC 14 Pro+ if you care most about tdp / volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 35.00 W less. 85 vs 120.
Pick the Z2 Mini G1a if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are ram. The single most decisive one: RAM — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
Both ship with comparable storage, thunderbolt, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the NUC 14 Pro+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ or HP - Z2 Mini G1a?
ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ leads the current Mars Score by 12.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ if…
ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ has the measurable edge on tdp w, volume l.
Choose HP - Z2 Mini G1a if…
HP - Z2 Mini G1a has the measurable edge on ram gb.
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
- ▲TDP — 35.00 W less. 85 vs 120.
- ▲Volume — 2.00 L less. 0.7 vs 2.7.
Why HP - Z2 Mini G1a wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | HP - Z2 Mini G1a |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 1.99 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 Wlead | 120 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |