ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs Beelink SER10 Max
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU
Beelink SER10 Max
32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Geekbench 6 uplift Not available
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Cinebench 2024 uplift Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Geekbench 6 uplift 7.39 %
At the same 54 W setting, the HX 470 review unit scored about 6% higher in single-core and 7.39% higher in multi-core than ETA PRIME's HX 370 comparison system.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · 54 W TDP; HX 470 compared with HX 370
ETA PRIME · 5:41 -
Cinebench 2024 uplift 5.5 %
At 54 W, the HX 470 result was about 5% higher in single-core and 5.5% higher in multi-core than the HX 370 comparison.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · 54 W TDP; HX 470 compared with HX 370
ETA PRIME · 6:00
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Python multi-core test Not available
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.NET compilation Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Python multi-core test 28.9 s
Alex Ziskind's repeatable interpreted Python workload completed in 28.9 seconds.
Channel Python multi-core workload · All CPU cores loaded; lower is better
Alex Ziskind · 9:49 -
.NET compilation 90.9 s
A generated .NET project with 100,000 namespaces and classes compiled in 90.9 seconds.
Repeatable .NET compilation test · 100,000 generated namespaces and classes; lower is better
Alex Ziskind · 13:06
3Can it game?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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3DMark Time Spy 4221 points
The SER10 Max scored 4,221 in Time Spy, about 7.5% above the HX 370 comparison result.
3DMark Time Spy · Radeon 890M; 32 GB dual-channel DDR5-5600
ETA PRIME · 6:25 -
Red Dead Redemption 2 65 fps
ETA PRIME observed a frame rate in the mid-60s at 1080p medium with FSR set to quality.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay · 1080p medium; FSR quality
ETA PRIME · 6:54 -
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 82 fps
The reviewer reported about 82 FPS at 1080p medium with FSR quality and frame generation disabled.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay · 1080p medium; FSR quality; frame generation off
ETA PRIME · 7:26
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 -
Load-noise assessment Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Performance mode was loud in the review Not available
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Load-noise assessment
Robtech described the SER10 Max as one of the quietest mini PCs he had tested at this power level.
Sustained system load · Compared with Robtech's mini PC test history
Robtech · 9:06
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Idle wall power Not available
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Performance-mode power increase Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Idle wall power 8 W
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Performance-mode power increase 17 W
Performance mode drew up to 17 W more than balanced mode for a small performance change in Robtech's testing.
Maximum system load · Performance mode compared with balanced mode
Robtech · 8:49
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 -
Tested configuration Not available
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Memory and storage Not available
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Wi-Fi range check Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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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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Tested configuration
Robtech identified the reviewed SER10 Max as the 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD configuration.
Review-unit identification · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD
Robtech · 1:10 -
Memory and storage 5600 MT/s
The review unit used replaceable Crucial DDR5-5600 memory and a Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Internal inspection · Stock review configuration
Robtech · 3:08 -
Wi-Fi range check 12 m
Robtech reported no dropouts or latency problems at 12 m from the router on the 5 GHz band.
Wireless range test · 5 GHz Wi-Fi band
Robtech · 8:30
7Is it good value?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Manufacturer list price Not available
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Reviewer value assessment Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Manufacturer list price $1,599
Beelink lists the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 configuration with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD at $1,599 before temporary discounts.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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Reviewer value assessment Higher price for incremental changes
Robtech said the SER10 Max carried a significant price increase over the already-expensive SER9, framing its refinements as incremental rather than a wholesale change.
Review-date generation-over-generation assessment · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD
Robtech · 10:29
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 -
Hardware warranty Not available
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Reviewer support observation Not available
Beelink SER10 Max
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
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Hardware warranty 3 years
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Reviewer support observation More frequent BIOS updates; 3-year warranty
Robtech noted that Beelink provides BIOS updates more often than many competing mini-PC brands and welcomed the extension to a three-year warranty. This does not establish long-term hardware reliability.
Reviewer support-policy assessment · SER10 Max review unit
Robtech · 11:06
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. Beelink product specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: 32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD
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Robtech. AMD's HX 470 is HERE! Beelink SER10 Max Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB Crucial DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial PCIe 4.0 SSD
Disclosure: Robtech identified the review unit as a manufacturer loan in the video description.
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ETA PRIME. Beelink SER10 Max Gaming Review - How Fast Is This Upgrade?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600, SSD capacity not stated
Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the unit was acquired; the video description contains affiliate links.
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Alex Ziskind. AMD's Strix Successor Just Caught the M4 Pro. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 64GB DDR5-5600, storage capacity not stated
Disclosure: Alex Ziskind did not state how the review unit was acquired.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Higher listed specifications for Beelink SER10 Max
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | SER10 Max |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | 28 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Radeon 890M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | SER10 Max |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SODIMM |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | Not published |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | SER10 Max |
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| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V | 10GbE |
| Wireless | Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | SER10 Max |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.81 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,599 |
| Product class | Not assigned | Performance mini PC |