ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) vs Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB |
| TDP | 170 W | 85 W |
| Volume | 2.5 L | 1.35 L |
Between the ROG NUC (2025) and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5, the ROG NUC (2025) comes out ahead in storage, while the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 wins on tdp / volume. Overall, the ROG NUC (2025) scores 59.1 and the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 edges ahead on the Mars Score (59.1 vs 66.4), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ROG NUC (2025) if you care most about storage. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Pick the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 if you care most about tdp / volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume. The single most decisive one: TDP — 85.00 W less. 85 vs 170.
Both ship with comparable ram, thunderbolt, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 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 Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5?
Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 leads the current Mars Score by 7.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare 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.
Choose Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 if…
Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 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 — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Why Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 wins
- ▲TDP — 85.00 W less. 85 vs 170.
- ▲Volume — 1.15 L less. 1.35 vs 2.5.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2.5 L | 1.35 Llead |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.32 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 170 W | 85 Wlead |
| USB ports | 7lead | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |