Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and UM790 Pro, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in thunderbolt and volume, while the UM790 Pro wins on tdp. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the UM790 Pro scores 71.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 71.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the NUC 14 Pro+ if you care most about thunderbolt and volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are thunderbolt, volume.
Pick the UM790 Pro if you care most about tdp. Its strongest claims are tdp.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
- ▲Volume — 0.05 L less. 0.7 vs 0.75.
Why Minisforum - UM790 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | Minisforum - UM790 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 0.75 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 0.66 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 6lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | truelead | false |
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