ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Luna Gray 2024
Lenovo
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Performance 7
Size and portability 6
Noise level 5
Value for money 5
Reliability 2
Build quality 2
Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Luna Gray 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Workstation
Home Office
Compact
Developer
Ai Llm
Business
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 330W | 1200W★ |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 18.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Luna Gray 2024
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 20250.021score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Luna Gray 20240.009score per dollar
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
