ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U Negro 2025
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U Negro 2025
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro Tall Barebone Kit receives mixed feedback. While users praise its powerful performance, compact size, and tool-less design, there is significant confusion and disappointment regarding the tall chassis's lack of support for 2.5-inch drives, which many expected based on product descriptions. Verified reviews highlight excellent speed and ease of assembly, but the misleading marketing and missing features like a memory card reader and audio output detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Powerful desktop-like performance
- Compact and space-saving size
- Tool-less design for easy assembly
- Fast boot and installation
- Great for IT management of multiple units
Cons
- Misleading tall chassis description
- No support for 2.5-inch drives
- No memory card reader
- No audio output
- Confusion over optional accessories
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 130T | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W | 120W |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | No OS | Windows |
Pros & Cons
ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U Negro 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.