Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus and GMKtec sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) over Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB), driven by memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity.
The main reason it wins is memory type, memory speed, and memory capacity, and storage capacity strengthens that case. The only strong reason to choose Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) is if price is more important to you than the overall verdict. That is enough to make GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) the better pick for most buyers.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Memory Capacity2×GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
- Storage Capacity2×GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)1 TB vs 512 GB
| Feature | Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1176.90 | $1299.99 | Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc 140V | Different strengths |
$1176.90
- + Price: $1176.90
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- - Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s vs 8533 MT/s
Winner
$1299.99
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- - Price: $1299.99 vs $1176.90
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) or GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
GMKtec K17 Plus (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 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) and GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) lists $1176.90, while GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) lists $1299.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) is listed at $1176.90, while GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is listed at $1299.99. Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) (better spec).
Who should buy Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB)?
Choose Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim (Core 5 16GB + 512GB) if your priority is price and that matters more than memory type.
Who should buy GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?
Choose GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) if your priority is memory type and memory speed and that matters more than price.
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