Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) vs Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus site.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is the safer pick over Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) because of memory type and memory speed. It wins the broader comparison through memory type and memory speed, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize price and storage capacity above everything else here. For the average buyer, Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is the safer choice.

Winner

Asus

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Asus

Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

7% OFF

$2599.00

$2798.38

Buy on Amazon USA

Price alerts

Mini PC prices change while you decide

We check the price of every Mini PC in the catalog daily and email you the drops, whichever one you pick.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

Feature	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)	Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)	Winner
Price	$2799.00	$2599.00	Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
Memory Type	LPDDR5x	DDR5	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed	9600 MT/s	5600 MT/s	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity	1 TB	2 TB	Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra X7 358H	AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Soldered (non-upgradeable)	Dual-channel	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe-cores)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB)	Different strengths
Memory Capacity	32 GB	32 GB	Tie

Winner

Asus

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Memory Type: LPDDR5x
+ Memory Speed: 9600 MT/s
- Price: $2799.00 vs $2599.00
- Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB

Asus

Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

7% OFF

$2599.00

$2798.38

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $2599.00
+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5x
- Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s vs 9600 MT/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) or Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for memory type and memory speed.

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) and Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) lists $2799.00, while Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) lists $2599.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $2799.00, while Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is listed at $2599.00. Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) if your priority is memory type and memory speed and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Choose Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) if your priority is price and storage capacity and that matters more than memory type.

Full comparison table

Compare all 56 Mini PCs side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Mini PCs in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.