ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
MXZ R5
What Buyers Say
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
MXZ R5
The MXZ gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for solid performance at a budget price, with many users praising the easy setup and ability to run modern games smoothly. However, a few verified buyers reported critical defects like a dead WiFi card or system failure after short usage, and the company's customer service is unresponsive. Overall value is high when the unit works, but reliability and support are real concerns.
Pros
- Solid performance for the price
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Runs modern games at high settings
- Fast NVMe SSD and 16GB RAM
- Quiet and effective RGB fan cooling
Cons
- Defective WiFi card in some units
- Customer support unresponsive
- Risk of complete system failure shortly after purchase
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | MXZ R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 32 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 330W | 450W★ |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | — |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
MXZ R5
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (67th percentile)
- Below average port selection (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
MXZ R5 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
