ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US Black 2026
MSI
66 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
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Developer
Home Office
Business
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 330W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 9.66 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | No |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | — |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 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
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US Black 2026
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 20250.023score per dollar
vs
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US Black 20260.050score per dollar
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-800US Black 2026 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
