Skytech Archangel ST-ARCH5-2645-W-AM White 2025
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Skytech Archangel ST-ARCH5-2645-W-AM White 2025
The Skytech Gaming PC with RTX 4060 is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and strong 1080p gaming performance across popular titles. Verified buyers highlight the careful packaging, included keyboard and mouse, and easy setup process. Some reviewers note that the power supply lacks online information and the SSD is only Gen 3, but these are seen as acceptable trade-offs for the price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Good build quality
- Quiet RGB fans
- Careful packaging
Cons
- Generic SSD (Gen 3 only)
- Unknown power supply quality
- Micro ATX board in mid tower
- Non-standard power supply brand
- RGB button on case is useless
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
The ASUS NUC ROG mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, powerful performance, and quiet operation, with many users praising its ability to run demanding games at high settings. However, a few verified reviews highlight serious reliability concerns, including multiple unit failures when connected to docking stations, and one user felt the newer model was a downgrade from its predecessor. Overall, the product is seen as a capable but expensive gaming rig, with mixed opinions on build quality and value.
Pros
- Compact and portable size
- Powerful gaming performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good I/O with front USB ports
Cons
- Expensive for the specifications
- Reliability issues with docking stations
- Some units fail within a month
- Newer model feels like a downgrade
- Case feels a bit cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Skytech Archangel ST-ARCH5-2645-W-AM | ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 750W★ | 330W |
| Weight | 16.56 kg | 3.12 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0 | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| DisplayPort | 1x Display Port | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Archangel ST-ARCH5-2645-W-AM White 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (26th percentile)
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Skytech Archangel ST-ARCH5-2645-W-AM White 2025
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
