ASUS NUC 15 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27ARR9
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ASUSNUC 15 Pro | LenovoIdeaCentre AIO 27ARR9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 14 | 16 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | Radeon 680M |
| AI engine (NPU) | 13 TOPS | – |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at up to 40W cTDP | AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, Ryzen 5 7533HS, 7535HS or 8645HS, or Ryzen 7 7735HS or 8845HS, depending on model |
| GPU | Intel Arc GPU (needs two SO-DIMMs fitted) | Integrated AMD Radeon 660M, 680M, 760M or 780M, depending on processor |
| AI engine | Intel AI Boost NPU | – |
| Storage type | 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD included; slot 1 takes 128GB–8TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 (Core Ultra models); slot 2 takes 128GB–2TB M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 | One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, up to 1TB; memory in two DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM slots, up to 16GB |
| Display | ||
| Screen | None built in | 27″ |
| Resolution | – | 1920 × 1080 |
| Panel | – | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | – | 100 Hz |
| Brightness | – | 300 nits |
| Display type | – | 27″ Full HD IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 1300:1 contrast, 99% sRGB, 100 Hz, touch or non-touch depending on model |
| Display features | – | Hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and Low Blue Light |
| Connections | ||
| Ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 4 × USB-A, 2 × HDMI, Ethernet | USB-C, 3 × USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jack |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gb/s (better) | 1 Gb/s |
| External displays | – | Up to 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Camera | – | 5MP with IR |
| Front ports | 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; Kensington lock on the side | Left side, 1 × USB-C (USB 10Gbps, data only) and a headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Back ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4); 2 × HDMI 2.1 TMDS-compatible (4K at 60Hz); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A; RJ45 LAN (Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V, 2.5G); DC-in | 1 × USB-A (USB 10Gbps), 2 × USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI-in 1.4, HDMI-out 2.1 TMDS, Gigabit Ethernet, power |
| External displays | – | One external monitor over HDMI |
| Camera | – | 5MP, with IR on some models; camera shutter latch |
| Speakers | – | 2 × 3 W, audio by Harman |
| Microphones | – | Dual-microphone array |
| Keyboard and mouse | – | Wired Calliope or wireless EOS keyboard and mouse, depending on model; 15 W wireless charger in the base on some models |
| Design and power | ||
| Type | Compact | All-in-one |
| Weight | 0.51 kg (better) | 7.1 kg |
| Width × depth × height | 117 × 112 × 36.8 mm | 611.72 × 192 × 473.16 mm |
| Operating system | Windows | Windows |
| Power supply | 19V DC, 6.32A, 120W external power adapter | 90 W or 135 W external adapter, depending on model |
| Colours | Black | Cloud Grey, Luna Grey |
| In the box | NUC 15 Pro, AC adapter and power cord (region-specific), VESA bracket and screws, cable clip | – |
