iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
What Buyers Say
iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
The iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its powerful performance, handling demanding games and multitasking with ease. Users praise the Intel Core i7-14700F processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD, noting smooth gameplay at high settings and quiet operation. The sleek design, good build quality, and easy setup are also highlighted, with no significant complaints mentioned across the reviews.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14700F processor
- Excellent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics
- Ample 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Fast 1TB NVMe SSD storage
- Sleek and compact design
Cons
- None notable
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
Scores
Specifications
| iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 | ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 600W★ | 330W |
| Weight | 16.33 kg | 3.12 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 11★ | 6 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
iBUYPOWER Slate SMI7N4601 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
