ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra
Apple
36 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
Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24 | 36★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | 80-Core GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 512 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | — |
| PSU | 330W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
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
Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
