Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and GMKtec sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) comparison, Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) comes out ahead thanks to warranty, memory type, and memory speed. Its strongest advantages show up in warranty, memory type, and memory speed, with memory capacity and storage capacity helping widen the gap. GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) can still be the right pick, but only if price outweighs the wider strengths of Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB). In practical terms, Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

Asus

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)

$4999.00

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GMKtec

GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

$329.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)	GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)	Winner
Price	$4999.00	$329.99	GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
Memory Type	DDR5	DDR4	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
Memory Speed	5600 MT/s	2666 MHz	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
Memory Capacity	64 GB	16 GB	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
Storage Capacity	2 TB	512 GB	Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)
CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Intel Core i3-10110U	Different strengths
GPU Model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7)	Intel UHD Graphics (up to 1000 MHz)	Different strengths
Memory Configuration	Dual-channel	Dual-channel	Tie

Winner

Asus

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)

$4999.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Memory Type: DDR5
+ Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- Price: $4999.00 vs $329.99

GMKtec

GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)

$329.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $329.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) or GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, memory type, and memory speed.

What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) and GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) lists $4999.00, while GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) lists $329.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) is listed at $4999.00, while GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is listed at $329.99. GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) (better spec).

Who should buy Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB)?

Choose Asus ROG NUC 16 (RTX 5080 64GB + 2TB) if your priority is warranty and memory type and that matters more than price.

Who should buy GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB)?

Choose GMKtec NucBox G3 Pro (16GB + 512GB) if your priority is price and that matters more than warranty.

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