ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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3Can it game?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Performance mode was loud in the review Not available
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Performance mode was loud in the review
Robtech found Balanced-mode fan noise tolerable but Performance mode too loud for his preference. His loan unit used the 285H and 32GB memory; this is an attributed listening impression, not a standardized noise measurement.
Robtech · 11:19
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access
Level1Techs showed that the Kensington lock prevents access to the bottom panel on the reviewed 64GB unit.
Level1Techs · 2:15 -
USB-C monitor did not power the review unit Not available
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access Not available
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USB-C monitor did not power the review unit
Robtech could not start the mini PC using his USB-C monitor and used the supplied barrel-jack adapter. The monitor model and power budget were not specified.
Robtech · 1:27
7Is it good value?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked
Level1Techs demonstrated the firmware key-management options and reported that a Linux installation with custom EFI keys worked. The distribution, kernel and firmware version were not specified.
Level1Techs · 5:09 -
Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked Not available
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check
Robtech said Ubuntu worked on his loan sample. He did not specify the distribution version or kernel, so this does not establish compatibility for every Linux installation.
Robtech · 3:08
References
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ASUS. ExpertCenter PN55 US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Level1Techs. Is it Worth it? A Quick Overview of the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 64GB DDR5-5600, 2 x 32GB / 1TB Micron NVMe SSD. Performance mode for benchmarks. Windows edition, Linux distribution, kernel and firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Acquisition terms unconfirmed. YouTube displays an affiliate product tag; editor links ASUS in the description.
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ASUS. NUC 15 Pro+ specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: NUC15CRS family, Core Ultra 9 285H option; exact US retail configuration linked in manufacturer notes.
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The FASTEST Intel Mini PC Is Here! ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM; DDR5-5600 also tested / Micron SSD, capacity unconfirmed / Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu version unconfirmed. Balanced and Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Loan review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | NUC 15 Pro+ |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | 65 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc 140T |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | NUC 15 Pro+ |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | DDR5-6400 |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | NUC 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | NUC 15 Pro+ |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |