ASUS ROG NUC 16 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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ASUS ROG NUC 16
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Cinebench 2024 single-core 136 points
ALKtech measured 136 points in Cinebench 2024 single-core on its ROG NUC 16 review unit.
Cinebench 2024 single-core · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus; 32GB DDR5-6400; 2TB SSD; default Balance Enabled BIOS mode; Performance Armoury Crate mode
ALKtech · 12:40 -
7-Zip compression 156.204 GIPS
ALKtech measured 156.204 GIPS in the 7-Zip compression benchmark.
7-Zip compression benchmark · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus; 32GB DDR5-6400; 2TB SSD; default system power settings
ALKtech · 12:33 -
Business configuration Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
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7-Zip compression Not available
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Business configuration 20 cores / 32GB
The exact 13AC002JUS combines a 20-core Core Ultra 7 265T with 32GB of dual-channel-capable DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and vPro manageability. No first-party MiniPCBench application measurements are available.
Manufacturer configuration verification · 13AC002JUS
Lenovo
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 2010 points
ALKtech measured 2,010 points in Cinebench 2024 multi-core. This remains attributed evidence because it was not run on the MiniPCBench test bench.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus; 32GB DDR5-6400; 2TB SSD; default Balance Enabled BIOS mode; Performance Armoury Crate mode
ALKtech · 12:40 -
Cinebench R23 multi-core 35512 points
The same review unit scored 35,512 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core.
Cinebench R23 multi-core · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus; 32GB DDR5-6400; 2TB SSD; default Balance Enabled BIOS mode; Performance Armoury Crate mode
ALKtech · 12:49 -
Exact sustained limit unknown Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1244 points
ComputerBase measured 1,244 points in balanced mode on the same M90q Gen 6 chassis with a Core Ultra 5 245 and DDR5-5600 memory. The processor differs from 13AC002JUS, so this is not an exact-configuration result and is not scored.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Core Ultra 5 245, balanced 65W sustained / 80W short-duration profile; partial chassis match
ComputerBase · 0:00 -
Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
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Exact sustained limit unknown Not independently tested
Lenovo supplies this SKU with a 135W adapter, but the public exact-SKU page does not disclose its sustained processor power profile. Results from the 245 sample cannot establish 265T behavior.
Power-profile verification · 13AC002JUS
Lenovo
3Can it game?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Cyberpunk 2077 4K 43.28 fps
ALKtech measured 43.28 FPS average in Cyberpunk 2077 v2.31 at 4K using the Ray Tracing Low preset with DLSS and frame generation disabled.
Cyberpunk 2077 v2.31 built-in benchmark · 3840x2160; Ray Tracing Low; DLSS off; frame generation off
ALKtech · 13:36 -
Cyberpunk 2077 1440p 92.43 fps
At 1440p with the same Ray Tracing Low preset and no DLSS or frame generation, ALKtech measured 92.43 FPS average.
Cyberpunk 2077 v2.31 built-in benchmark · 2560x1440; Ray Tracing Low; DLSS off; frame generation off
ALKtech · 13:36 -
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4K 49 fps
ALKtech measured 49 FPS average at 4K with maximum settings, Ultra ray tracing, and upscaling disabled.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider built-in benchmark · 3840x2160; maximum graphics; Ultra ray tracing; upscaling off
ALKtech · 14:23 -
Integrated graphics Not available
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PCIe expansion caveat Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Cyberpunk 2077 4K Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 1440p Not available
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4K Not available
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Integrated graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
Part 13AC002JUS uses the small Intel Graphics engine integrated into the desktop Core Ultra 7 265T. Lenovo does not include the family's optional Arc A310 in this SKU, and no exact-config game measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · 13AC002JUS
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PCIe expansion caveat Low-profile PCIe x8
The chassis family includes a low-profile PCIe 4.0 x8 position, but GPU compatibility depends on Lenovo's riser, card dimensions, cooling, and power. The catalog does not assume an unlisted graphics upgrade.
Expansion specification check · M90q Gen 6 family
Lenovo PSREF
4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Gaming CPU package temperature 82.5 °C
During a roughly nine-minute F1 23 run, ALKtech recorded an 82.5°C average CPU package temperature and a 104°C maximum in a 30°C room.
F1 23, Singapore Circuit, five laps · 4K Ultra High; TAA; 16x anisotropic filtering; DLSS off; 30°C ambient; maximum 104°C
ALKtech · 14:36 -
Gaming GPU temperature 76.3 °C
The same run produced a 76.3°C average GPU temperature and a 79.3°C maximum.
F1 23, Singapore Circuit, five laps · 4K Ultra High; TAA; 16x anisotropic filtering; DLSS off; 30°C ambient; maximum 79.3°C
ALKtech · 14:36 -
Gaming noise 51.9 dBA
ALKtech measured 51.9 dBA during a typical gaming workload, but the room already measured 48.7 dBA, so the result is strongly limited by the high noise floor.
Typical gaming workload · 48.7 dBA ambient noise floor; meter position not stated
ALKtech · 14:36 -
Cinebench load noise Not available
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Reviewer conclusion Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Gaming CPU package temperature Not available
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Gaming GPU temperature Not available
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Gaming noise Not available
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Cinebench load noise 43 dB(A)
ComputerBase measured 43 dB(A) during Cinebench 2024 in balanced mode on a Core Ultra 5 245 sample, with the CPU settling near 72–73°C. Performance mode reached 47–48 dB(A). These same-chassis observations do not represent the target 265T configuration.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core sustained load · Core Ultra 5 245, balanced profile, microphone 40cm from chassis; partial configuration
ComputerBase · 0:00 -
Reviewer conclusion Load fan criticized
ComputerBase praised the compact chassis but considered its fan too loud under load. Because fan tuning and processor power limits can vary by SKU and firmware, that conclusion is retained as attributed partial evidence only.
Same-chassis acoustic assessment · Core Ultra 5 245 review sample
ComputerBase
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Gaming CPU package power 46.9 W
ALKtech's HWiNFO64 sensor log reported 46.9 W average CPU package power during the F1 23 run. This is component power, not whole-system wall power.
F1 23, Singapore Circuit, five laps · 4K Ultra High; DLSS off; HWiNFO64 CPU package sensor; 72 W maximum
ALKtech · 14:36 -
Gaming GPU power 173 W
The same HWiNFO64 log reported 173.0 W average GPU power and a 173.7 W maximum. This is GPU sensor power, not wall power.
F1 23, Singapore Circuit, five laps · 4K Ultra High; DLSS off; HWiNFO64 GPU power sensor; 173.7 W maximum
ALKtech · 14:36 -
Idle wall power Not available
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Full-load wall power Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Gaming CPU package power Not available
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Gaming GPU power Not available
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Idle wall power 6 W
ComputerBase measured just under 6W at the wall while its Core Ultra 5 245 review unit idled in Windows 11 balanced mode. This is a different processor configuration and is not scored.
Windows 11 idle · Core Ultra 5 245, balanced profile; partial configuration
ComputerBase · 0:00 -
Full-load wall power 123 W
ComputerBase measured 123W at the wall under full load in performance mode on its Core Ultra 5 245 system, below that sample's 135W adapter rating. The target CPU differs.
Full system load · Core Ultra 5 245, performance profile; partial configuration
ComputerBase · 0:00
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Tool-less service access 2x memory and 2x M.2 slots
The two memory slots and two M.2 storage slots are user-accessible. The primary storage position supports PCIe 5.0 x4 and the second supports PCIe 4.0 x4.
Manufacturer upgradeability check · RNUC16JNK9X289AU
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Memory and storage Not available
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Native I/O Not available
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Service documentation Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Tool-less service access Not available
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Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 3 M.2
Lenovo provides two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and three M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD positions. This SKU starts with 32GB and one 1TB drive, leaving future capacity dependent on the installed module arrangement.
Internal expansion verification · 13AC002JUS and M90q Gen 6 family specification
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Native I/O 7 USB / GbE / Wi-Fi 6E
The chassis supplies seven USB ports, including one front 20Gbps data-only USB-C port, plus HDMI 2.1 TMDS, DisplayPort 1.4, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5GbE are optional family modules and are not credited to this SKU.
Port and network verification · 13AC002JUS
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Service documentation Official service guides
Lenovo publishes a hardware maintenance manual and removal-and-replacement videos for the M90q Gen 6 family, covering internal component access and service procedures.
Repair-documentation check · M90q Gen 6 family
Lenovo Support
7Is it good value?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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US list price $3,799
ASUS lists RNUC16JNK9X289AU at $3,799 before temporary discounts in the United States.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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Exact-SKU price Not available
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Amazon availability Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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US list price Not available
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Exact-SKU price $2,376.36
Lenovo and its Newegg storefront both listed part 13AC002JUS at $2,376.36 when checked. This is a current offer for the exact 32GB/1TB configuration, not evidence of a stable launch MSRP or performance value.
Current US price verification · 13AC002JUS, checked 2026-08-25
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Amazon availability No exact ASIN verified
No exact Amazon listing or ASIN for 13AC002JUS was independently verified. Different M90q generations, factory parts, and third-party upgraded configurations were not substituted.
Amazon exact-listing search · 13AC002JUS
Lenovo
8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ROG NUC 16
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Limited warranty 3 years
ASUS states that its NUC products purchased from authorized distributors carry a three-year limited warranty covering hardware included in the box.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check · ASUS NUC products purchased from authorized distributors
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Review-unit disclosure Loan unit
ALKtech disclosed that ASUS Singapore supplied its ROG NUC 16 review unit as a loan and that its article contains affiliate links.
Source-disclosure check
ALKtech · 16:41 -
Onsite warranty Not available
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Business security Not available
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No long-term exact-unit record Not available
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
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Limited warranty Not available
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Review-unit disclosure Not available
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Onsite warranty 1-year onsite
Lenovo lists one year of onsite service for exact part 13AC002JUS. Longer family warranty options exist, but they are not included unless separately purchased or bundled.
Exact warranty verification · 13AC002JUS
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Business security vPro / dTPM 2.0
The platform includes vPro support, discrete TPM 2.0, chassis-intrusion detection, self-healing BIOS, secure boot, and per-port USB controls. These are manufacturer features, not long-term failure-rate evidence.
Security and manageability specification check · M90q Gen 6 family
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No long-term exact-unit record Long-term data unavailable
The current exact SKU is too new for a meaningful public failure-rate record, and no independent long-duration test of 13AC002JUS was found. No dependability score is assigned.
Broad review and support search · 13AC002JUS
Lenovo
References
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ASUS. ASUS ROG NUC 16 technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: RNUC16JNK9X289AU: Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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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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ALKtech. Is this the most powerful mini gaming PC yet? ASUS ROG NUC 16 Unboxing & Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB DDR5-6400, 2TB SSD
Disclosure: ALKtech states that ASUS Singapore supplied the review unit on loan. The accompanying article contains Amazon affiliate links.
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Lenovo. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Intel) - 13AC002JUS. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, integrated Intel Graphics, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro, AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 135W adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer exact-SKU specifications, live US price, warranty, and official product gallery. Manufacturer performance claims are not treated as measurements.
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Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Product Specifications Reference. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: M90q Gen 6 family specification covering Core Ultra 200 desktop processors, integrated or optional Arc A310 graphics, two SO-DIMMs, three M.2 SSDs, and optional rear modules
Disclosure: Manufacturer family specification. Optional features are not attributed to 13AC002JUS unless the exact-SKU page confirms them.
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ComputerBase. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 im Test: Lenovos Mini-PC für Desktop-CPUs ist schnell und flexibel. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: M90q Gen 6 Tiny with Core Ultra 5 245, 32GB DDR5-5600, 135W adapter, Windows 11; exact storage model not used here
Disclosure: Lenovo loaned the review unit. ComputerBase states that Lenovo had no influence, there was no publication obligation or NDA, and the article contains marked affiliate links.
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Lenovo Support. Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkCentre M70q Gen 6 and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: M70q Gen 6 and M90q Gen 6 service procedures and replaceable components
Disclosure: Manufacturer service manual used only for repairability and component-access documentation.
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Newegg / Lenovo storefront. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny Desktop 13AC002JUS. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, integrated graphics, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Exact-SKU US price and configuration check. The listing was sold and shipped by Lenovo and had no customer reviews when checked.
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 NUC 16
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
- Uses a smaller 1.19 liter enclosure
- Has a manufacturer list price about $1,423 lower
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ROG NUC 16 | ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 265T with vPro |
| Cores / threads | 24 / 24 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | 35 W |
| Integrated graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 | Integrated Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ROG NUC 16 | ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG NUC 16 | ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) |
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| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 with vPro and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | No |
Size and price
| Specification | ROG NUC 16 | ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) |
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| Enclosure volume | 3.02 liters | 1.19 liters |
| List price | $3,799 | $2,376 |
| Product class | Compact high-end gaming | Managed office fleets and compact systems that need unusually broad internal expansion |