Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.146 L |
Between the NUC 15 Pro and Mind 2, the NUC 15 Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Mind 2 wins on volume. Overall, the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 and the Mind 2 scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 74). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The NUC 15 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 Mind 2 if you care most about volume. Its strongest claims are volume. The single most decisive one: Volume — 0.55 L less. 0.146 vs 0.7.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, tdp, 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 15 Pro or Khadas - Mind 2?
Khadas - Mind 2 leads the current Mars Score by 1.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare volume against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - NUC 15 Pro if…
ASUS - NUC 15 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 Khadas - Mind 2 if…
Khadas - Mind 2 has the measurable edge on volume l.
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 15 Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Khadas - Mind 2 wins
- ▲Volume — 0.55 L less. 0.146 vs 0.7.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.146 Llead |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.435 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| USB ports | 6lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |