ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
89 Overall Score
vs
GMKtec EVO-X2 silver 2025
GMKtec
82 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
GMKtec EVO-X2 silver 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | GMKtec EVO-X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | 5.1 GHz ryzen_ai |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics 40Cores RDNA3.5 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 330W | 330W |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 3.30 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x DP1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2500Mbps LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
GMKtec EVO-X2 silver 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.
