Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)

Updated October 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and MINISFORUM sites.

2026 verdict

Between MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) and Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB), MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on rating, memory type, and memory speed.

Winner

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)

$3879.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Its clearest strengths are rating, memory type, and memory speed, and it still looks stronger on memory capacity and storage capacity. The only strong reason to choose Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) is if price and warranty are more important to you than the overall verdict. For most setups, MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) is the smarter buy.

Asus

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

$3699.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

MINISFORUM

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)

$3879.00

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)	Winner
Price	$3699.00	$3879.00	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
Rating	3.6	4.8	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
Warranty	3 years	2 years	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB)
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
Memory Speed	6400 MT/s	8000 MT/s	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
Memory Capacity	32 GB	128 GB	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
Storage Capacity	1 TB	2 TB	MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Quad-channel	Different strengths
GPU Model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7)	AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics	Different strengths
NPU Model	NPU Intel AI Boost	AMD XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS)	Different strengths

Asus

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

$3699.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $3699.00
+ Warranty: 3 years
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.8
- Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X

Winner

MINISFORUM

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)

$3879.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.8
+ Memory Type: LPDDR5X
+ Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s
- Price: $3879.00 vs $3699.00
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) or MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)?

MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, memory type, and memory speed.

What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) and MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) lists $3699.00, while MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) lists $3879.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 32GB + 1TB) is listed at $3699.00, while MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) is listed at $3879.00. 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 warranty and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB)?

Choose MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (128GB + 2TB) if your priority is rating and memory type and that matters more than price.

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