Between the ROG NUC (2025) and Mind 2, the ROG NUC (2025) comes out ahead in storage, while the Mind 2 wins on tdp and volume. Overall, the ROG NUC (2025) scores 59.1 and the Mind 2 scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Mind 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.9 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 care most about storage. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage.
Pick the Mind 2 if you care most about tdp and volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume.
Both ship with comparable ram, thunderbolt, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Mind 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Why Khadas - Mind 2 wins
- ▲TDP — 105.00 W less. 65 vs 170.
- ▲Volume — 2.35 L less. 0.146 vs 2.5.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2.5 L | 0.146 Llead |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.435 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 170 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 7lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |
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