ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a

Silver ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ viewed from the front
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a, front view
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ Image: ASUS
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Image: HP product gallery

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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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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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Memory
Storage

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

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. HP US. EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a DZ1Q0UA#ABA specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; 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 HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a

  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HAMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450
Cores / threads16 / 168 / 16
Processor default TDP65 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc 140TAMD Radeon 860M

Memory and storage

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
Memory typeDDR5-6400DDR5-5600 SODIMM, 1 x 32GB
Maximum memory96 GB64 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots23

Connectivity

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
Ethernet1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V1 x RJ-45; controller and link speed unconfirmed for this SKU
WirelessIntel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltYesNo

Size and price

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
Enclosure volumeNot publishedNot published
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned