Asus unveils NUC 15 Pro+ mini-PC with Core Ultra 9 processor and up to 96GB of memory

By: Nastya Bobkova | yesterday, 01:34
Asus unveils NUC 15 Pro+ mini-PC with Core Ultra 9 processor and up to 96GB of memory Asus launches NUC 15 Pro+: mini PC with Thunderbolt 4 and support for up to 96GB of RAM. Source: Asus

Asus has introduced a new NUC 15 Pro+ mini-PC that combines compact size and high performance. The new product features powerful Intel Core Ultra processors, modern connectivity ports and a wide range of configurations.

Technical Characteristics

Performance and features

The NUC 15 Pro+ is equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H processors, as well as Ultra 5 235H, 255H and 225H variants. The most powerful model delivers performance up to 99 TOPS in AI tasks.

The computer supports up to 96 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, has two RAM slots, and space for M.2 2280 and M.2 2242 SSDs with PCIe 4.0.

Ports and connectivity

The NUC 15 Pro+ has:

  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports (DisplayPort 2.1 support),
  • 2 HDMI 2.1 ports,
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2, and USB 2.0,
  • Ethernet 2.5 Gbps and Wi-Fi 7.

The Core Ultra 9 version has a 150W power supply with a classic connector. A VESA mount is included, which allows you to attach the device to the back of the monitor.

Price and availability

The NUC 15 Pro+ is already on sale, although availability is limited. Some European retailers are already offering the base configuration with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H for around €600. In the United States, the starting price is expected to start at $560.

Asus has recently announced the VU249HFI-W, VU279HFI-W and VU34WCIP-W monitors with air purification function to fight allergens and dust. The new models are more suitable for office users than for gamers.

Source: Asus

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