ASUS
ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI lands as a entry-level mini pc, built around Core Ultra 5.
44/100
Core Ultra 532 GB1000 GBIntel Arc GraphicsThunderbolt 4Wi-Fi 7
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Why we rate it
- VESA mount
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average cpu cores
- Above-average cpu threads
- No user-upgradable ram
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUCore Ultra 5
CPU cores10
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.2 GHz
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM96 GB
Storage1000 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 SSD
GPUIntel Arc Graphics
Expansion
M.2 slots2
Max storage10 TB
Ports
USB-C ports1
USB-A ports4
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt ports2
HDMI2
HDMI version2.1
Ethernet2.5
Max displays4
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Design
Volume0.71
Width117 mm
Depth112 mm
Height54 mm
Weight0.62 kg
VESA mountYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS NUC 15 Pro AI vs NiPoGi NiPoGi AM21 Mini PC
ASUS NUC 15 Pro AINiPoGi AM21 Mini PC
| ASUSASUS NUC 15 Pro AIThis page | NiPoGiNiPoGi AM21 Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44 /100 | 46 /100Better |
| CPU | Core Ultra 5 | Ryzen 7 8745HS |
| RAM | 32 GBBetter | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GBBetter | 512 GB |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM max | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need user-upgradable ram, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro AI?
Its vesa mount stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the GEEKOM A5 2026 Mini PC?
The GEEKOM A5 2026 Mini PC scores 46/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
