ASUS NUC 16 Pro vs Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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ASUS NUC 16 Pro
Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB LPDDR5x, no storage
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Frost Silver, US
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Single-core performance Among the reviewer's top results
Robtech placed the Core Ultra X7 review unit among the fastest systems in the reviewer's Cinebench single-core comparison, roughly level with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 result in that chart.
Cinebench single-core · Balanced mode; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 6:28 -
Windows and Linux support Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Single-core performance Not available
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Windows and Linux support Windows and Ubuntu tested
Robtech found no suspicious software in Windows 11 Pro, booted Ubuntu without trouble, and reported that both 10GbE ports worked under Ubuntu on the loan sample.
Operating-system and device-detection check · Exact 64GB/1TB review unit
Robtech · 4:30
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Multi-core power-mode delta Under 2.5% faster
In Robtech's Cinebench multi-core test, Performance mode improved the Core Ultra X7 review unit by just under 2.5% over its factory Balanced mode.
Cinebench multi-core · Performance mode compared with factory Balanced mode; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 7:00 -
CPU and creator performance Not available
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Ten-minute CPU load Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Multi-core power-mode delta Not available
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CPU and creator performance Fast CPU; mixed iGPU
Robtech found the GTi15 Ultra's strongest multi-core, AV1 encoding, code-compilation, and Adobe Premiere results in the higher-power Performance mode. The integrated graphics result was weaker than other reviewed 285H systems despite the CPU gains.
Cinebench, Geekbench, encoding, code compilation, Photoshop, and Premiere tests · Default 54W and Performance 65W modes; exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
Robtech · 4:47 -
Ten-minute CPU load 65W sustained
TechTablets ran Cinebench R23 for ten minutes at a 65W limit and reported strong sustained performance without identifying throttling in the narration.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · 65W BIOS power limit; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
TechTablets · 10:17
3Can it game?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider 70 fps
Level1Techs reported 70 FPS with a 36 FPS 1% low at 1080p using the high preset.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmark · 1080p high; Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Level1Techs · 11:36 -
The Witcher 3 Not available
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Counter-Strike 2 Not available
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Desktop-GPU expansion Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Not available
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The Witcher 3 24 fps
TechTablets observed about 24 FPS in The Witcher 3 at 1080p Low on the Arc 140T, improving to roughly 47 to 48 FPS after dropping to 720p.
The Witcher 3 gameplay · 1080p Low; Arc 140T; 65W mode; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
TechTablets · 12:10 -
Counter-Strike 2 60 fps
Tame That Tech reported 60 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p High on the exact review system.
Counter-Strike 2 gameplay · 1080p High; Arc 140T; exact 64GB/1TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 6:01 -
Desktop-GPU expansion Optional PCIe 5.0 x8 dock
ALKtech tested the optional EX Pro dock with a desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The proprietary PCIe 5.0 x8 connection enables desktop-class graphics, but the dock and graphics card are separate purchases and are not part of this retail configuration.
External GPU installation and game benchmarks · Beelink EX Pro dock and MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ALKtech · 20:58
4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Maximum CPU temperature 99 °C
The Core Ultra X7 review unit reached 99 degrees Celsius in both tested power modes.
Maximum CPU load · Default and performance modes
Robtech · 14:25 -
All-core load noise 46 dBA
Robtech reported a maximum of 46 dBA with all CPU cores under load.
All-core CPU load · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 14:48 -
Cinebench 2024 peak CPU temperature Not available
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Full-load sound level Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Maximum CPU temperature Not available
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All-core load noise Not available
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Cinebench 2024 peak CPU temperature 93 C
ALKtech measured a 93 C peak during Cinebench 2024 multi-core in a 29.7 C room, with an 89 C average package temperature.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · 65W mode; 29.7 C ambient; exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
ALKtech · 16:13 -
Full-load sound level 37 dBA
ServeTheHome measured about 37 dBA at full CPU load in a 34 dBA studio and found the system unusually quiet for its performance class.
Full CPU utilization · 34 dBA room floor; exact 64GB/1TB purchased unit
ServeTheHome · 15:27
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Idle wall power 9 W
Robtech reported 9 W at idle for the Core Ultra X7 review unit.
Windows desktop idle · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 14:03 -
Maximum wall power 115 W
Robtech reported just over 100 W in the default mode and 115 W with performance mode enabled.
Maximum system load · Performance mode; default mode reported separately as just over 100 W
Robtech · 14:08 -
Full-load wall power Not available
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Powered-off wall draw Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Idle wall power 12 W
ServeTheHome measured a typical 9 to 12 W idle range. Robtech measured 41 W with the factory BIOS settings and 24 W after manually enabling CPU C-states, showing that firmware settings materially affect idle draw.
Windows desktop idle · ServeTheHome purchased exact-config unit; observed range 9-12 W
ServeTheHome · 14:46 -
Maximum wall power Not available
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Full-load wall power 75 W
ServeTheHome observed about 75 W at the wall during full CPU utilization on its exact 64GB/1TB system.
Full CPU utilization · Exact 64GB/1TB purchased unit; no external GPU
ServeTheHome · 15:27 -
Powered-off wall draw 4 W
Robtech measured 4 W while the system was shut down and noted that this was enough to keep the case warm.
System shut down while connected to AC · Exact 64GB/1TB loan unit
Robtech · 10:15
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Yes
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Different processor tested
Robtech tested the NUC 16 Pro with a Core Ultra X7 358H, not the catalog configuration's Core Ultra X9 378H.
Review-unit identification · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Robtech · 1:23 -
Review-unit memory 8533 MT/s
The review unit had 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory running at 8,533 MT/s.
Hardware inspection · 64 GB onboard memory
Robtech · 4:56 -
Tool-free access
Robtech showed the chassis opening with a lever and no tools, with cooling provided for both M.2 slots.
Internal inspection
Robtech · 4:38 -
Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Internal expansion Not available
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High-speed connectivity Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Not available
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Different processor tested Not available
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Review-unit memory Not available
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Tool-free access Not available
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Internal expansion Upgradeable, difficult access
Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots support up to 8TB total. TechTablets found access unusually difficult because the internal power supply and connected panels must be moved before reaching the serviceable components.
Hands-on teardown and component-access check · GTi15 Ultra chassis
TechTablets · 3:20 -
High-speed connectivity 2x 10GbE plus PCIe 5.0 x8
The exact system combines two 10GbE ports, Intel Wi-Fi 7, one 40Gbps USB-C display port, and the proprietary PCIe 5.0 x8 connector for Beelink's optional EX Pro GPU dock.
Manufacturer specification and hands-on port inspection · GTi15 Ultra chassis
Beelink
7Is it good value?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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US price not published US MSRP unavailable
ASUS identifies the exact NUC16GDKW9 configuration on its US specifications page but does not publish a US MSRP there, so the catalog does not assign a value score or convert a foreign-market price.
Manufacturer US pricing check · NUC16GDKW9, Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB onboard memory, no storage or OS
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Verified Amazon configuration Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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US price not published Not available
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Manufacturer price $1,499
Beelink listed the exact Frost Silver 64GB/1TB US configuration for $1,499 when checked, against a $1,699 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Variant 47817221865714; 64GB/1TB; Windows 11 Pro; US cable
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Verified Amazon configuration B0FM7SBXH7
Amazon ASIN B0FM7SBXH7 matched the exact Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro configuration when checked.
Retailer identity check · GTi15 Ultra 64GB/1TB
Beelink
8Will it be dependable?
ASUS NUC 16 Pro
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Limited warranty 3 years
ASUS states that NUC products purchased from authorized distributors include a three-year limited warranty covering the hardware supplied in the box.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Linux support Current Linux kernel recommended
Level1Techs described current-kernel Linux support as a first-class experience and showed a Thunderbolt external GPU working plug-and-play.
Linux compatibility and Thunderbolt eGPU check · Core Ultra X7 358H review unit
Level1Techs · 16:09 -
Seller warranty Not available
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Thermal and acoustic tradeoff Not available
Beelink GTi15 Ultra
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Limited warranty Not available
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Linux support Not available
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Seller warranty 3 years
Beelink advertises a three-year seller warranty and a 30-day risk-free trial on the product page.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Thermal and acoustic tradeoff Quiet; settings-sensitive idle
Independent tests consistently found low fan noise, including about 37 dBA at full CPU load, but ALKtech measured a 93 C CPU peak in a warm room and Robtech found unusually high power draw until BIOS C-states were enabled.
Sustained CPU load and Windows idle · Exact 64GB/1TB review units
ServeTheHome · 15:27
References
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ASUS. ASUS USA technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: NUC16GDKW9, Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB LPDDR5x, no storage or operating system
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Robtech. Intel's Panther Lake is HERE! ASUS NUC 16 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB LPDDR5x-8533, Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD of unstated capacity
Disclosure: Robtech identified the review unit as a manufacturer loan in the video description.
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Level1Techs. A Panther Lake Mini PC: The Asus Nuc Pro 16 Benchmark and Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB onboard LPDDR5x, 1TB Samsung SSD
Disclosure: Level1Techs did not state how the review unit was acquired.
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ASUS. Warranty Information for NUC Products. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: ASUS NUC products purchased from authorized distributors
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Beelink. Beelink GTi15 Ultra Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Variant 47817221865714: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Frost Silver, US cable
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, warranty, and trial terms.
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Robtech. Beelink's Best Intel Mini PC Gets BETTER! GTi15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD loan review unit
Disclosure: The description identifies a loan review sample and includes manufacturer and retailer affiliate links.
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TechTablets. Core 9 285H Mini PC With GPU Dock! Beelink GTI15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD review unit
Disclosure: The reviewer says Beelink sent the review configuration; the description links Beelink without an affiliate disclosure.
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Tame That Tech. Beelink GTi15 Ultra Mini PC Review: Can It Replace Your Desktop as a Standalone?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD review unit
Disclosure: The description contains affiliate storefront links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.
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ServeTheHome. An ULTRA Mini PC with 10GbE and GPU Beelink GTi15 Ultra. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD purchased review unit
Disclosure: The description says the reviewed unit was purchased and contains an Amazon affiliate link.
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ALKtech. This mini PC can be paired with a desktop graphics card easily! Beelink GTi15 Ultra Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5-5600, 1TB Crucial E100 SSD loan review unit
Disclosure: The description identifies a loan review unit and contains Beelink and Amazon affiliate links.
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 16 Pro
- Uses a smaller 0.71 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for Beelink GTi15 Ultra
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NUC 16 Pro | GTi15 Ultra |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 25 W | 45 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NUC 16 Pro | GTi15 Ultra |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5x-8533 onboard | 2x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NUC 16 Pro | GTi15 Ultra |
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| Ethernet | Dual 2.5GbE | 2x 10GbE RJ45 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0 | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | NUC 16 Pro | GTi15 Ultra |
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| Enclosure volume | 0.71 liters | 1.5 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,699 |
| Product class | Business mini PC | Quiet productivity and optional desktop graphics |