HP Z2 Mini G1a Black 2025
HP
88 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Z2 Mini G1a Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Workstation
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| HP Z2 Mini G1a | ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB★ | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 300W | 330W★ |
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 3.12 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 5 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| DisplayPort | 2x Mini DisplayPort 2.1 | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Z2 Mini G1a Black 2025
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
HP Z2 Mini G1a Black 20250.013score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 20250.023score per dollar
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.
