ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025

ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025

ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

CLX
93 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

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.

Pros
  • Exceptional gaming performance
  • No lag on high-end games
  • Fast loading times
  • Crisp and clear graphics
  • Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
  • BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
👍 Gaming performance 5
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Included accessories 3
👍 Packaging 1
👎 Bios compatibility 1

Scores

Compact
ASUS
95
CLX
28
Gaming
ASUS
79
CLX
91
Developer
ASUS
90
CLX
85
Home Office
ASUS
89
CLX
88
Creator
ASUS
78
CLX
86
Workstation
ASUS
73
CLX
85
Business
ASUS
84
CLX
76
Ai Llm
ASUS
60
CLX
72

Specifications

ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AUCLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core i9 14900KF★
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,815
58,146
Cores2424
Frequency2.7 GHz3.2 GHz★
L3 Cache36 MB36 MB
Graphics
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
GPU Benchmark Score
28,703
28,703
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM8 GB12 GB★
VRAM TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—5.9 TB★
Storage 2 Type—HDD★
Build
Form Factorminimid-tower
PSU330W850W★
Weight3.12 kg12.70 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports69★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMI2x HDMI 2.1 Output1x HDMI
DisplayPort2x DisplayPort 2.13x DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Yes
Ethernet2.5GbEGigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile

Pricing

ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025 is MX$12,162 cheaper (1.2x less).

ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM

Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.

ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Better at:

CompactBusinessDeveloper

CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorWorkstation

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