Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Beelink - EQ14 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2048 GB | 500 GB |
| TDP | 170 W | 15 W |
| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Volume | 2.5 L | 0.4 L |
| Thunderbolt | true | false |
Between the ROG NUC (2025) and EQ14, the ROG NUC (2025) comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the EQ14 wins on tdp / volume. Overall, the ROG NUC (2025) scores 59.1 and the EQ14 scores 67.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EQ14 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.3 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 ROG NUC (2025) if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, ram, thunderbolt. The single most decisive one: Storage — 309.60% more. 2048 GB vs 500 GB.
Pick the EQ14 if you care most about tdp / volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 155.00 W less. 15 vs 170.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the EQ14 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 - ROG NUC (2025) or Beelink - EQ14?
Beelink - EQ14 leads the current Mars Score by 8.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, volume, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) if…
ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) has the measurable edge on storage gb, ram gb, has thunderbolt.
Choose Beelink - EQ14 if…
Beelink - EQ14 has the measurable edge on tdp w, 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 - ROG NUC (2025) wins
- ▲Storage — 309.60% more. 2048 GB vs 500 GB.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
Why Beelink - EQ14 wins
- ▲TDP — 155.00 W less. 15 vs 170.
- ▲Volume — 2.10 L less. 0.4 vs 2.5.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Beelink - EQ14 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2.5 L | 0.4 Llead |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.45 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 170 W | 15 Wlead |
| USB ports | 7lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | truelead | false |