ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Lenovo All-in-One A100 grey
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
Lenovo All-in-One A100 grey
Reviews for this Lenovo product are mixed but leaning positive, with many praising the computer's performance, ease of setup, and value for money. However, a significant recurring issue is the included keyboard, which several verified buyers report has incorrect key markings or cheap build quality, with some needing to replace it. The tablet versions receive strong recommendations for their good sound, display, and price-performance balance, though the bundled case is noted as merely a storage sleeve.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy to set up
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
- Clean and nice design
Cons
- Keyboard key markings incorrect
- Cheap keyboard build quality
- Small return key on keyboard
- Missing part stored in mouse
- Incompatible keyboard with computer
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | Lenovo All-in-One A100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Processor N100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 330W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 6.89 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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
Lenovo All-in-One A100 grey
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Lenovo All-in-One A100 grey
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
