Between the ROG NUC (2025) and UM790 Pro, the ROG NUC (2025) comes out ahead in storage and thunderbolt, while the UM790 Pro wins on tdp and volume. Overall, the ROG NUC (2025) scores 59.1 and the UM790 Pro scores 71.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UM790 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.7 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 and thunderbolt. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, thunderbolt.
Pick the UM790 Pro if you care most about tdp and volume. Its strongest claims are tdp, volume.
Both ship with comparable ram, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UM790 Pro 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.
- ▲Has Thunderbolt.
Why Minisforum - UM790 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 105.00 W less. 65 vs 170.
- ▲Volume — 1.75 L less. 0.75 vs 2.5.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG NUC (2025) | Minisforum - UM790 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2.5 L | 0.75 Llead |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.66 kglead |
| TDPⓘ | 170 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 7lead | 5 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | truelead | false |
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