ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs ASUS ROG GR70
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
ASUS ROG GR70
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS ROG GR70
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS ROG GR70
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3Can it game?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS ROG GR70
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4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer Not available
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NerdNest found it generally quiet Not available
ASUS ROG GR70
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Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer
Robtech found the default profile acceptable but the highest-performance mode too loud for his preference. His sample had 64GB memory and a PCIe 5.0 SSD. This is an attributed listening impression.
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NerdNest found it generally quiet
NerdNest found the GR70 generally quiet, while acknowledging audible fans under heavy load. He said he left it in Turbo mode. This differs from Robtech’s impression; test conditions and the conflicting memory descriptions prevent a direct noise comparison.
NerdNest · 8:54
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS ROG GR70
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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 -
Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad Not available
ASUS ROG GR70
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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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Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad
Robtech found cooling on the populated PCIe 5.0 slot, but no thermal pad on the second PCIe 4.0 slot in his 64GB review unit.
Robtech · 2:40
7Is it good value?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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ASUS ROG GR70
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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 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not available
ASUS ROG GR70
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked Not available
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Ubuntu connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Robtech reported working wireless and Bluetooth in an Ubuntu check on his review configuration. The Ubuntu version, kernel and firmware were not specified.
Robtech · 3:17
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 ROG. GR70-N90066AN US specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The FASTEST AMD Ryzen Gaming Mini PC (3L) - ASUS ROG NUC GR70. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB / 64GB DDR5-5600 / PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, capacity unconfirmed / Windows 11 Home; Ubuntu version unconfirmed. Silent, default and Turbo modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Loan review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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NerdNest. PS5 Size, PC Power: The ASUS ROG GR70 is INSANE. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop. Video states 64GB RAM; updated description instead identifies 32GB/2TB. Exact memory, SSD and Windows edition unresolved. Turbo mode used; firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Hardware provided by ASUS; reviewer states ASUS did not sponsor the video.
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Higher listed specifications for ASUS ROG GR70
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ROG GR70 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | 70 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; AMD Radeon 610M integrated graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ROG GR70 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ROG GR70 |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG | 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | ROG GR70 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 3 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |