ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
This mini PC generally receives high praise for its compact size, quiet operation, and good performance for business and home use. Many users appreciate the multiple connectivity options and the ability to upgrade storage. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with two verified reviewers reporting power failures within a month of use, and one mentioning lag after prolonged sleep mode.
Pros
- Compact and quiet design
- Good performance for business use
- Multiple connectivity options (TB4, USB 3.2, HDMI)
- Upgradable storage (NVMe and 2.5" SATA)
- Runs cool
Cons
- Power failure issues within a month
- Lag after prolonged sleep mode
- Limited USB ports
- Reliability concerns
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 receives mixed feedback. Users praise its quiet operation, premium build quality, and strong performance for AI and VR tasks, but criticize thermal throttling, single-channel RAM, and a weak power supply that limits GPU upgrades. The included peripherals are considered cheap, and the custom motherboard raises long-term upgradability concerns.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Premium build quality
- Strong AI and VR performance
- Good front I/O options
- Easy access to internals
Cons
- Thermal throttling under load
- Single-channel RAM configuration
- Weak power supply limits GPU upgrades
- Cheap included keyboard and mouse
- Custom motherboard limits upgradability
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 120W | 460W★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 LAN | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
