ASUS ROG GR70 vs HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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ASUS ROG GR70
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ROG GR70
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ROG GR70
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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3Can it game?
ASUS ROG GR70
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ROG GR70
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Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer
Robtech found the default profile acceptable but the highest-performance mode too loud for his preference. His sample had 64GB memory and a PCIe 5.0 SSD. This is an attributed listening impression.
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NerdNest found it generally quiet
NerdNest found the GR70 generally quiet, while acknowledging audible fans under heavy load. He said he left it in Turbo mode. This differs from Robtech’s impression; test conditions and the conflicting memory descriptions prevent a direct noise comparison.
NerdNest · 8:54
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer Not available
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NerdNest found it generally quiet Not available
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ROG GR70
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ROG GR70
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad
Robtech found cooling on the populated PCIe 5.0 slot, but no thermal pad on the second PCIe 4.0 slot in his 64GB review unit.
Robtech · 2:40
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad Not available
7Is it good value?
ASUS ROG GR70
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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ROG GR70
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Ubuntu connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Robtech reported working wireless and Bluetooth in an Ubuntu check on his review configuration. The Ubuntu version, kernel and firmware were not specified.
Robtech · 3:17
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a
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Ubuntu connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not available
References
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ASUS ROG. GR70-N90066AN US specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The FASTEST AMD Ryzen Gaming Mini PC (3L) - ASUS ROG NUC GR70. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB / 64GB DDR5-5600 / PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, capacity unconfirmed / Windows 11 Home; Ubuntu version unconfirmed. Silent, default and Turbo modes tested; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Loan review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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NerdNest. PS5 Size, PC Power: The ASUS ROG GR70 is INSANE. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop. Video states 64GB RAM; updated description instead identifies 32GB/2TB. Exact memory, SSD and Windows edition unresolved. Turbo mode used; firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Hardware provided by ASUS; reviewer states ASUS did not sponsor the video.
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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
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 ROG GR70
- 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
| Specification | ROG GR70 | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 8 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 70 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; AMD Radeon 610M integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ROG GR70 | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | DDR5-5600 SODIMM, 1 x 32GB |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG GR70 | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE | 1 x RJ-45; controller and link speed unconfirmed for this SKU |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | ROG GR70 | EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a |
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| Enclosure volume | 3 liters | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |