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ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 vs ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus8 of 8 differing specs (CPU tier 10/10, max RAM 48 GB)
- Best forNUC 15 Pro Plus for running VMs or a home server
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus leads on all 8 specs that differ (CPU tier, max RAM, USB ports, and 5 more). On our home-office work index, the NUC 15 Pro Plus scores 100/100 against 78/100.
Using the 8 specs published on ASUS's official tech spec pages plus our own CPU tier rating, here is how the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 and ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus compare. CPU tier: the NUC 15 Pro Plus at 10/10 versus 7/10 for the ExpertCenter PN64, 3/10 higher (1.4x). The NUC 15 Pro Plus leads on max RAM, 48 GB to 16 GB, 3.0x. On USB ports, the NUC 15 Pro Plus posts 7 ports and the ExpertCenter PN64 5 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Display outputs: the NUC 15 Pro Plus at 4 outputs versus 3 outputs for the ExpertCenter PN64, 1 output more (1.3x). USB4/Thunderbolt: supported on the NUC 15 Pro Plus, not supported on the ExpertCenter PN64. Wi-Fi generation: Wi-Fi 7 on the NUC 15 Pro Plus, Wi-Fi 6E on the ExpertCenter PN64.
Key differences 3
USB4/ThunderboltNUC 15 Pro Plus leads
- NUC 15 Pro Plus supported vs the ExpertCenter PN64 at not supported
Fast external SSDs or a dock over one cable
Wi-Fi generationNUC 15 Pro Plus leads
- NUC 15 Pro Plus Wi-Fi 7 vs the ExpertCenter PN64 at Wi-Fi 6E
Max RAMNUC 15 Pro Plus leads
- NUC 15 Pro Plus 48 GB vs the ExpertCenter PN64 at 16 GB
- the NUC 15 Pro Plus has 3.0x the max RAM
Upgradable to 48 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | ExpertCenter PN64 | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| USB4/Thunderbolt | No | YesWIN |
| Max RAM | 16 GB | 48 GBWIN |
| CPU tier (our rating, of 10) | 7 | 10WIN |
| USB ports | 5 | 7WIN |
| Volume | 0.91 L | 0.67 LWIN |
| Display outputs | 3 | 4WIN |
Show every spec
| Spec | ExpertCenter PN64 | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU tier (our rating, of 10) | 7 | 10WIN |
| Max RAM | 16 GB | 48 GBWIN |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| USB ports | 5 | 7WIN |
| Display outputs | 3 | 4WIN |
| USB4/Thunderbolt | No | YesWIN |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7WIN |
| Weight | 0.75 kg | 0.68 kgWIN |
| Volume | 0.91 L | 0.67 LWIN |
| Metric (0–100) | ExpertCenter PN64 | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Home office fit | 78 | 100WIN |
| Living-room media PC fit | 100 | 100 |
| Homelab fit | 61 | 86WIN |
| Tiny desk setup fit | 36 | 49WIN |
The details
How to choose
- USB4/Thunderbolt matters most → the NUC 15 Pro Plus (supported vs not supported)
More NUC 15 Pro Plus leads (performance and memory)
- CPU tier: 10/10 vs 7/10
More NUC 15 Pro Plus leads (storage and connections)
- USB ports: 7 ports vs 5 ports
- Display outputs: 4 outputs vs 3 outputs
More NUC 15 Pro Plus leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 0.67 L vs 0.91 L
- Weight: 0.68 kg vs 0.75 kg
Combined metrics
- Display outputs per liter: NUC 15 Pro Plus 5.93 vs 3.31
- Max RAM per liter: NUC 15 Pro Plus 71.2 GB vs 17.7 GB
Same on both
- max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps
Use-case scores
- Home-office work: NUC 15 Pro Plus 100 vs 78
- Homelab or virtualization box: NUC 15 Pro Plus 86 vs 61
- Tiny desk setup: NUC 15 Pro Plus 49 vs 36
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the higher CPU tier, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 15 Pro Plus, with 10/10 against 7/10 for the ExpertCenter PN64.
- Which takes more RAM, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 15 Pro Plus, with 48 GB against 16 GB for the ExpertCenter PN64.
- Which has more display outputs, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 15 Pro Plus, with 4 outputs against 3 outputs for the ExpertCenter PN64.
- Which is lighter, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 15 Pro Plus, with 0.68 kg against 0.75 kg for the ExpertCenter PN64.
- Which use cases suit the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 and the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- Home-office work: the NUC 15 Pro Plus. A homelab or virtualization box: the NUC 15 Pro Plus. (based on our own use-case index)