Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W | 85 W |
| Volume | 0.7 L | 1.35 L |
Between the NUC 15 Pro and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5, the NUC 15 Pro comes out ahead in tdp / volume, while the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 wins on several specs. Overall, the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 and the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NUC 15 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 66.4), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the NUC 15 Pro if you care most about tdp / volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
The ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, thunderbolt, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: ASUS - NUC 15 Pro or Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5?
ASUS - NUC 15 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - NUC 15 Pro if…
ASUS - NUC 15 Pro has the measurable edge on tdp w, volume l.
Choose Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 if…
Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
- ▲Volume — 0.65 L less. 0.7 vs 1.35.
Why Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 1.35 L |
| Weight | 0.67 kglead | 1.32 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 65 Wlead | 85 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |