ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro

Silver ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ viewed from the front
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro shown from front and rear
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ Image: ASUS
GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro Image: GMKtec

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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU

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GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro

Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 64GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug

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1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Performance mode was loud in the review

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB-C monitor did not power the review unit

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check
  • Manufacturer posted a fix for a startup freeze Not available

GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro

  • Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
  • Manufacturer posted a fix for a startup freeze

References

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. GMKtec. EVO-X1 Pro specifications and BIOS notice. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 64GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications and support notice; no MiniPCBench measurements.

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 GMKtec EVO-X1 Pro

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EVO-X1 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
Cores / threads16 / 1612 / 24
Processor default TDP65 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc 140TAMD Radeon 890M

Memory and storage

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EVO-X1 Pro
Memory typeDDR5-6400LPDDR5-6400 onboard
Maximum memory96 GB64 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesNo
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EVO-X1 Pro
Ethernet1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V2 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V
WirelessIntel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4AMD RZ717 / MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltYesNot published

Size and price

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EVO-X1 Pro
Enclosure volumeNot publishedNot published
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned