Between the NUC 15 Pro and ROG NUC (2025), the NUC 15 Pro comes out ahead in tdp and volume, while the ROG NUC (2025) wins on storage. Overall, the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 and the ROG NUC (2025) scores 59.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NUC 15 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 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 15 Pro if you care most about tdp and volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, volume.
Pick the ROG NUC (2025) if you care most about storage. Its strongest claims are storage.
Both ship with comparable ram, thunderbolt, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the NUC 15 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - NUC 15 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 105.00 W less. 65 vs 170.
- ▲Volume — 1.80 L less. 0.7 vs 2.5.
Why ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 0.67 kglead | 1.5 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 65 Wlead | 170 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 7lead |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |
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