Between the NUC 14 Pro+ and Z2 Mini G1a, the NUC 14 Pro+ comes out ahead in tdp and volume, while the Z2 Mini G1a wins on ram. Overall, the NUC 14 Pro+ scores 72.2 and the Z2 Mini G1a scores 60.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The NUC 14 Pro+ is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 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 NUC 14 Pro+ if you care most about tdp and volume. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, volume.
Pick the Z2 Mini G1a if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are ram.
Both ship with comparable storage, thunderbolt, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the NUC 14 Pro+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲TDP — 35.00 W less. 85 vs 120.
- ▲Volume — 2.00 L less. 0.7 vs 2.7.
Why HP - Z2 Mini G1a wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 64 GB vs 32 GB.
Spec comparison
Core
Form & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - NUC 14 Pro+ | HP - Z2 Mini G1a |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.7 Llead | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kglead | 1.99 kg |
| TDPⓘ | 85 Wlead | 120 W |
| USB ports | 6 | 6 |
| Thunderboltⓘ | true | true |
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