ASUS ROG GR70 vs ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

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ASUS ROG GR70

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Laptop / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

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ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

ASUS ROG GR70

  • Battlefield 6 gameplay checked by HEBEFACE Not available

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Battlefield 6 gameplay checked by HEBEFACE

4Is it loud or hot?

ASUS ROG GR70

  • Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer
  • NerdNest found it generally quiet
  • Fan noise requires consideration Not available

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Turbo mode was too loud for the reviewer Not available
  • NerdNest found it generally quiet Not available
  • Fan noise requires consideration

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

ASUS ROG GR70

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad
  • Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable Not available

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Second SSD slot lacked a thermal pad Not available
  • Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

ASUS ROG GR70

  • Ubuntu connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

References

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. ZOTAC. MAGNUS EN275060TC Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  5. ZOTAC. EN275060TC family user manual. Product page. Accessed .

  6. ASCII. An incredibly compact gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5060 Ti | MAGNUS EN275060TC. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; review discusses regional 16GB/1TB options, but installed OS, exact review-unit RAM/storage and firmware are unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Companion article discloses possible affiliate revenue; review-unit loan, purchase or retention status unconfirmed.

  7. PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline!. Breaking the Limits of Mini PCs! Desktop GPU Power for Gaming and AI!. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: EN275060TC with 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; two memory modules and a Crucial SSD visible. Exact installed capacities, OS and firmware unconfirmed. The separate EU27507TC segments are not used.

    Disclosure: Provided by ZOTAC; paid-promotion label and publisher sponsorship disclosed. Loan versus retained review-unit status unconfirmed.

  8. HEBEFACE. ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC mini PC review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 255HX, desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 1TB SSD identified; exact installed system memory, Windows edition, firmware and complete game settings unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Retailer product link disclosed; review-unit purchase, loan, retention and sponsorship status unconfirmed.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for ASUS ROG GR70

Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Uses a smaller 2.65 liter enclosure

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationROG GR70MAGNUS EN275060TC
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3DIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Cores / threads16 / 3220 / 20
Processor default TDP70 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU; AMD Radeon 610M integrated graphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop, 16GB GDDR7

Memory and storage

SpecificationROG GR70MAGNUS EN275060TC
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GBDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; one module installed
Maximum memory96 GB96 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationROG GR70MAGNUS EN275060TC
Ethernet1 x 2.5GbE2 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet
WirelessWi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNot publishedYes

Size and price

SpecificationROG GR70MAGNUS EN275060TC
Enclosure volume3 liters2.65 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned