ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs BOSGAME VTI-490
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU
BOSGAME VTI-490
Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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BOSGAME VTI-490
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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3Can it game?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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 -
SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Performance mode was loud in the review Not available
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SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review
Riccardo Palombo reports that the two-wire SSD-cover fan starts with the computer and runs at a fixed speed. He could hear it with an ear close to the case. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Riccardo Palombo · 8:04
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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 -
SSD cover has a short fan cable Not available
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Storage-cover clips can break Not available
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Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB-C monitor did not power the review unit Not available
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SSD cover has a short fan cable
Riccardo Palombo shows the one-screw storage cover lifting with its cooling fan attached by a short cable. Take care when opening it for an SSD upgrade.
Riccardo Palombo · 5:56 -
Storage-cover clips can break
ReviewTechUSA2 warns that the bottom storage-cover clips are easy to break and shows the cover during the discussion. The reviewer also cautions against pulling the attached fan wires.
ReviewTechUSA2 · 3:07 -
Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation
Robtech labels the second M.2 slot PCIe 4.0 x1 in its teardown. Riccardo Palombo describes it as x2. The manufacturer confirms a second slot but the inspected sources do not resolve this lane-width disagreement.
Robtech · 4:16
7Is it good value?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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BOSGAME VTI-490
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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 -
Linux setup worked for this reviewer Not available
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Windows scan flagged a registry setting Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
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Linux setup worked for this reviewer
Mr. Sujano reports installing Linux and reinstalling Windows without driver or setup problems on his 64GB / 1TB unit. The Linux distribution and OS builds are not identified in this segment.
Mr. Sujano · 10:38 -
Windows scan flagged a registry setting
Robtech shows a Malwarebytes scan of the supplied Windows installation flagging a registry value as RiskWare.HiddenExt. This records the scan result on that review unit; it does not establish the condition of every retail installation.
Robtech · 4:33
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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BOSGAME. VTI-490 64GB / 1TB specifications and port diagram. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Riccardo Palombo. BOSGAME VTI-490 review and teardown. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, Kingston 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Performance testing used changed BIOS power limits; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; unit acquisition terms unconfirmed.
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Mr. Sujano. Bosgame VTI 490 Mini PC with Intel 358h Panther Lake Power. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Linux distribution, OS build and firmware not specified for compatibility remarks.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit for review; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Affiliate links disclosed.
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ReviewTechUSA2. Intel Is Making AMD Nervous (Bosgame VTI-490 Review). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Exact OS edition, drive model and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Product link labelled non-affiliate; tagged products carry commission.
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Robtech. Intel’s New Beast with the FASTEST RAM EVER! BOSGAME VTI-490 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Windows build, firmware and retail installation consistency unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate shopping links disclosed.
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 BOSGAME VTI-490
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | VTI-490 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | VTI-490 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-9600, soldered |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | VTI-490 |
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| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V | 1 x 10GbE and 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | VTI-490 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |