ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
NVIDIA DGX Spark Gold
NVIDIA
69 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
NVIDIA DGX Spark Gold
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Gaming
Ai Llm
Creator
Workstation
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | NVIDIA DGX Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | NVIDIA GB10 SUPERCHIP CPU: 20 Core ARM Processor with: 10x Cortex-X925 Processors 10x Cortex-A725 Arm Processors GPU: NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture with: 5th Gen Tensor Cores 4th Gen RT Cores Tensor Performance: Up to 1, |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 330W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB 4 (40Gbps) |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1x HDMI v2.1a |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10Gb Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | NVIDIA DGX OS |
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
NVIDIA DGX Spark Gold
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
NVIDIA DGX Spark Gold
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
