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ASUS NUC 14 Pro vs ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus
The quick verdict
- Spec leadeach leads on 2 of 4 differing specs
- Best forNUC 14 Pro for the smallest possible PC for a tight deskNUC 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. Of the 4 specs that differ, the ASUS NUC 14 Pro leads on 2 (weight and volume) and the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus on 2 (CPU tier and Wi-Fi generation). On our homelab or virtualization box index, the NUC 15 Pro Plus scores 86/100 against 80/100.
Using the 5 specs published on ASUS's official tech spec pages plus our own CPU tier rating, here is how the ASUS NUC 14 Pro and ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus compare. CPU tier: the NUC 15 Pro Plus at 10/10 versus 8/10 for the NUC 14 Pro, 2/10 higher (1.2x). Wi-Fi generation: Wi-Fi 7 on the NUC 15 Pro Plus, Wi-Fi 6E on the NUC 14 Pro. The NUC 14 Pro leads on weight, 0.6 kg to 0.68 kg. On volume, the NUC 14 Pro posts 0.49 L and the NUC 15 Pro Plus 0.67 L, a gap of 0.18 L. Max RAM per liter: the NUC 14 Pro at 99 GB against 71.2 GB for the NUC 15 Pro Plus. If your priority is volume, pick the NUC 14 Pro: 0.49 L against 0.67 L, its widest lead in this matchup.
Key differences 3
Wi-Fi generationNUC 15 Pro Plus leads
- NUC 15 Pro Plus Wi-Fi 7 vs the NUC 14 Pro at Wi-Fi 6E
VolumeNUC 14 Pro leads
- NUC 14 Pro 0.49 L vs the NUC 15 Pro Plus at 0.67 L
- the NUC 14 Pro: 0.18 L smaller
CPU tierNUC 15 Pro Plus leads
- NUC 15 Pro Plus 10/10 vs the NUC 14 Pro at 8/10
- the NUC 15 Pro Plus is 1.2x higher
Our CPU tier 10/10: more multitasking headroom
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | NUC 14 Pro | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 0.49 LWIN | 0.67 L |
| CPU tier (our rating, of 10) | 8 | 10WIN |
| Weight | 0.6 kgWIN | 0.68 kg |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7WIN |
Show every spec
| Spec | NUC 14 Pro | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU tier (our rating, of 10) | 8 | 10WIN |
| Max RAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| USB ports | – | 7 |
| Display outputs | – | 4 |
| USB4/Thunderbolt | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7WIN |
| Weight | 0.6 kgWIN | 0.68 kg |
| Volume | 0.49 LWIN | 0.67 L |
| Metric (0–100) | NUC 14 Pro | NUC 15 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Home office fit | No data | 100 |
| Living-room media PC fit | No data | 100 |
| Homelab fit | 80 | 86WIN |
| Tiny desk setup fit | 61WIN | 49 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the NUC 14 Pro (0.49 L vs 0.67 L)
- Wi-Fi generation matters most → the NUC 15 Pro Plus (Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E)
More NUC 14 Pro leads
- Weight: 0.6 kg vs 0.68 kg
Combined metrics
- Max RAM per liter: NUC 14 Pro 99 GB vs 71.2 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 48 GB, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps
Use-case scores
- Homelab or virtualization box: NUC 15 Pro Plus 86 vs 80
- Tiny desk setup: NUC 14 Pro 61 vs 49
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 NUC 14 Pro or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 15 Pro Plus, with 10/10 against 8/10 for the NUC 14 Pro.
- Which is lighter, the ASUS NUC 14 Pro or the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- The NUC 14 Pro, with 0.6 kg against 0.68 kg for the NUC 15 Pro Plus.
- Which use cases suit the ASUS NUC 14 Pro and the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus?
- A homelab or virtualization box: the NUC 15 Pro Plus. A tiny desk setup: the NUC 14 Pro. (based on our own use-case index)