Between the NUC 15 Pro and A8, the NUC 15 Pro comes out ahead in thunderbolt, while the A8 wins on volume. Overall, the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 and the A8 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.2 vs 73.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the NUC 15 Pro if you care most about thunderbolt. The biggest gaps in its favor are thunderbolt.
Pick the A8 if you care most about volume. Its strongest claims are volume.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, tdp, 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 15 Pro wins
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
Why Geekom - A8 wins
- ▲Volume — 0.10 L less. 0.6 vs 0.7.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro | Geekom - A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.6 Llead |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.61 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | truelead | false |
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