Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and NUC 15 Pro, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in several specs, while the NUC 15 Pro wins on tdp. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the NUC 15 Pro scores 72.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for 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 NUC 15 Pro if you care most about tdp. Its strongest claims are tdp.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, volume, 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 ASUS - NUC 15 Pro wins
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 65 vs 85.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | ASUS - NUC 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 0.67 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 W | 65 Wlead |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |
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