Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) comparison

Updated February 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and Apple sites.

2026 verdict

Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) beats Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) in 2026, with its clearest edge on price and memory capacity. What pushes it ahead is price and memory capacity, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. You should still consider Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) if warranty and memory speed matter more than raw overall balance. That makes Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Asus

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

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Apple

Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)

$2199.00

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)	Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)	Winner
Price	$2799.00	$2199.00	Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed	9600 MT/s	8533 MT/s	Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity	32 GB	48 GB	Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra X7 358H	M4 Pro	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Soldered (non-upgradeable)	Unified Memory	Different strengths
GPU Model	Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe-cores)	16-core GPU	Different strengths
NPU Model	Intel NPU 5	16-core Neural Engine	Different strengths
Memory Type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5X	Tie
Storage Capacity	1 TB	1 TB	Tie

Asus

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

$2799.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Memory Speed: 9600 MT/s
- Price: $2799.00 vs $2199.00
- Memory Capacity: 32 GB vs 48 GB

Winner

Apple

Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)

$2199.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $2199.00
+ Memory Capacity: 48 GB
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s vs 9600 MT/s

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?

Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and memory capacity.

What is the biggest difference between Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) and Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) lists $2799.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) lists $2199.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus NUC 16 Pro (Ultra X7 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $2799.00, while Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) is listed at $2199.00. Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) (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 warranty and memory speed and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?

Choose Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) if your priority is price and memory capacity and that matters more than warranty.

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