ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs Beelink EQi 304
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU
Beelink EQi 304
Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Beelink EQi 304
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
3Can it game?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
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
Beelink EQi 304
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Performance mode was loud in the review Not available
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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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 -
Storage expansion Not available
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Thunderbolt 4 Not available
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SO-DIMM access Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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USB-C monitor did not power the review unit Not available
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Storage expansion Yes
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Thunderbolt 4 Yes
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SO-DIMM access
ETA PRIME shows a single SO-DIMM module inside his 24GB EQi configuration after removing the bottom cover.
ETA PRIME · 2:24
7Is it good value?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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8Will it be dependable?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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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 -
Ubuntu 26.04 check Not available
Beelink EQi 304
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
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Ubuntu 26.04 check
Lon.TV booted Ubuntu 26.04 and reported working audio, video, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and both Ethernet ports. This checks that version on his unit; it does not establish support for every Linux distribution.
Lon.TV · 9:04
References
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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.
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Beelink. EQi 304 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB DDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / US power option
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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Lon.TV. The Beelink Eqi 304 is an Interesting Intel Wildcat Lake Mini PC - Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB RAM / 512GB UFS; Ubuntu 26.04 booted for Linux check. Firmware unverified.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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ETA PRIME. First Look: Intel Wildcat CPU Mini PC (Xe3 iGPU). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core 3 304 / 24GB SO-DIMM / Windows 11; reviewer calls installed storage 500GB, while manufacturer specifies 512GB UFS.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion disclosed; acquisition not established.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for Beelink EQi 304
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EQi 304 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 5 / 5 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Xe3-LPG graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EQi 304 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EQi 304 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V | 10Gb Ethernet + 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek MT7922 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Not published |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EQi 304 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |