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Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) vs MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus and MINISFORUM sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) over Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB), driven by memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity.
MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Winner
MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
$989.00
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The comparison tilts its way because of memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity, with storage capacity keeping it in front. The only strong reason to choose Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) is if price and rating are more important to you than the overall verdict. As a general recommendation, MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) comes out on top.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Memory Capacity2×MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
  • Storage Capacity2×MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 512 GB
FeatureAsus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$979.99$989.00Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
Rating5.04.2Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)
Memory TypeDDR4DDR5MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed3200 MT/s5600 MT/sMINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBMINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity512 GB1 TBMINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core i7-1360PAMD Ryzen 9 8945HSDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Iris Xe GraphicsAMD Radeon 780MDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) or MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) and MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) lists $979.99, while MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) lists $989.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $979.99, while MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) is listed at $989.00. Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB)?

Choose Asus NUC 13 Pro Slim (i7 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than memory type.

Who should buy MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Choose MINISFORUM UM890 Pro (32GB + 1TB) if your priority is memory type and memory speed and that matters more than price.

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