Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) vs Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus site.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) earns the nod over Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) on the strength of price and rating.

Winner

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)

$3699.00

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Its clearest strengths are price and rating, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Pick Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) only when storage capacity is the deciding factor for your setup. For most setups, Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) is the smarter buy.

Winner

Asus

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)

$3699.00

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Asus

Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

$3882.41

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Feature	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)	Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)	Winner
Price	$3699.00	$3882.41	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
Rating	3.6	3.5	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity	1 TB	2 TB	Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Different strengths
GPU Model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	Different strengths
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel	Tie
Memory Type	DDR5	DDR5	Tie
Memory Speed	6400 MT/s	6400 MT/s	Tie
Memory Capacity	32 GB	32 GB	Tie
NPU Model	NPU Intel AI Boost	NPU Intel AI Boost	Tie

Winner

Asus

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)

$3699.00

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+ Price: $3699.00
+ Rating: 3.6
- Storage Capacity: 1 TB vs 2 TB

Asus

Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

$3882.41

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- Price: $3882.41 vs $3699.00
- Rating: 3.5 vs 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) or Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and rating.

What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) and Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) lists $3699.00, while Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) lists $3882.41.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $3699.00, while Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is listed at $3882.41. Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)?

Choose Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than storage capacity.

Who should buy Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Choose Asus ROG NUC 2025 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) if your priority is storage capacity and that matters more than price.

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