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Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) vs MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Value, warranty and expandable memory put the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) ahead of the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) in this mini PC comparison.
Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
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Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
$1547.53

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The Asus runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, carries a three-year warranty, dual 2.5G Ethernet and DDR5 SODIMM memory that reaches 128GB, all in a 910g chassis with a VESA mount. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro is the gaming machine of the pair, fitting a desktop RTX 5060 and a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX with a built-in 350W supply, 32GB of memory and a 1TB drive. Pick the Asus NUC 16 Pro for a serviceable office desktop, and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro for real graphics in a small box.
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FeatureAsus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$1547.53$1719.00Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
Rating4.84.6Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years2 yearsAsus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s5200 MT/sAsus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity512 GB1 TBMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 356HAMD Ryzen 9 8945HXDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Graphics (4 Xe-cores)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7)Different strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5Tie

What the differences mean

Graphics

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro carries a full-power low-profile RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, while the Asus NUC 16 Pro relies on four Xe-core Intel integrated graphics. For gaming and GPU work the G1 Pro is far ahead.

Memory

The Asus NUC 16 Pro ships 16GB of DDR5-5600 in SODIMM slots and reaches 128GB. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro ships 32GB of DDR5-5200 the same way and reaches 96GB. The G1 Pro starts larger, the Asus ends larger and runs a little faster.

Storage

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro ships a 1TB drive with a second M.2 slot free. The Asus NUC 16 Pro holds a single 512GB M.2 2280 drive, so the G1 Pro starts with double the capacity.

Warranty

The Asus NUC 16 Pro comes with a three-year warranty, while the MINISFORUM G1 Pro is covered for two years. For a machine on a work desk, the extra year on the NUC is a real advantage.

Networking and size

The Asus NUC 16 Pro has two 2.5G Ethernet ports and weighs 910g, while the MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a single 5GbE port and weighs 3.81kg. Both include Wi-Fi 7, but only the NUC is light enough to hang behind a display.

Power supply

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a built-in 350W supply, so no brick sits on the desk. The Asus NUC 16 Pro uses an external 150W adapter but includes a VESA mount and a Kensington lock slot.

Which one to buy if

  • you need a Windows office desktop to deploy in a fleet
    Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)

    The Asus NUC 16 Pro ships with Windows 11 Pro, a three-year warranty, dual 2.5G Ethernet, a VESA mount and a Kensington lock.

  • you want to play games or do GPU work
    MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM G1 Pro's desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7 handles gaming and GPU tasks that integrated graphics cannot.

  • you want the smallest machine that mounts to a display
    Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)

    The Asus NUC 16 Pro weighs 910g and includes a VESA mount, unlike the 3.81kg MINISFORUM G1 Pro.

  • you want no power brick on the desk
    MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a built-in 350W supply, while the Asus NUC 16 Pro uses an external 150W adapter.

  • you want the longest warranty
    Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)

    The Asus NUC 16 Pro is covered for three years against two on the MINISFORUM G1 Pro.

What owners say

People who bought the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) keep returning to two themes: it is remarkably powerful for a box this small, and it is easy to open up. Owners report a second SSD taking about ten minutes to fit, helped by the included heatsink, and praise the internal power supply that removes the usual brick. Several compare its 1440p gaming to a compact console. Complaints cluster on the bundled control app, which some antivirus tools flag as an older executable, and on the tight interior, with a few wishing for more USB ports and noting the machine warms up during long sessions.

Price history compared

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) or MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

For a serviceable Windows office desktop the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) wins, with a three-year warranty, dual 2.5G Ethernet, a VESA mount and memory that expands to 128GB. For gaming and GPU work the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) is the better machine, with a desktop RTX 5060 and an internal power supply.

Which is better for gaming, the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) or the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB). Its dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7 is built for gaming, while the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) uses integrated Intel graphics.

Can the memory of the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) or the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) be upgraded?

Both are upgradeable. The Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) has DDR5 SO-DIMM slots that reach 128GB, and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) reaches 96GB. They ship with 16GB and 32GB respectively.

Does the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) or the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) have an internal power supply?

Only the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) has a built-in supply, rated 350W. The Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB) uses an external 150W adapter.

Who should buy the Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra 7 16GB + 512GB)?

Anyone who needs a light, deployable Windows 11 Pro desktop with a three-year warranty, dual wired networking, a VESA mount and memory that can be expanded to 128GB.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Gamers and creators who want a real desktop RTX 5060, a 16-core Ryzen 9 and an internal power supply in a small vertical chassis they can upgrade.

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