Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and Mind 2, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in several specs, while the Mind 2 wins on tdp and volume. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the Mind 2 scores 74 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 74). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The NUC 14 Pro+ doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Mind 2 if you care most about tdp and volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, thunderbolt, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Khadas - Mind 2 wins
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
- ▲Volume — 0.55 L less. 0.146 vs 0.7.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | Khadas - Mind 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.146 Llead |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.435 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 85 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 6lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |
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