Minisforum
Minisforum UM790 Pro
$351Cheaper
Released 2023-07
Best Mini Pcs · head-to-head
Minisforum UM790 Pro vs Asus NUC 14 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Minisforum UM790 Pro is cheaper at $351. Every spec and price links to its source.
Asus
Asus NUC 14 Pro
$434
Released 2024-03
Which is better: the Minisforum UM790 Pro or Asus NUC 14 Pro?
The Asus NUC 14 Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Minisforum UM790 Pro is the cheaper at $351. Get the Asus NUC 14 Pro for the stronger spec sheet, the Minisforum UM790 Pro to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Minisforum UM790 Pro | Asus NUC 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $351 | $434 |
| Brand | Minisforum | Asus |
| Released | 2023-07 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 96 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| Ports summary | 2x USB4 (front), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 130 x 126 x 52.3 | 117 x 112 x 54 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Minisforum UM790 Pro: store.minisforum.com (verified 2026-06-15). Asus NUC 14 Pro: asus.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Minisforum UM790 Pro and Asus NUC 14 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Minisforum UM790 Pro AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H
- Max RAM (GB): Minisforum UM790 Pro 64 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 96
- Storage type: Minisforum UM790 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis)
- Wi-Fi standard: Minisforum UM790 Pro Wi-Fi 6E vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
- Ethernet: Minisforum UM790 Pro 2.5 GbE vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V)
- Ports summary: Minisforum UM790 Pro 2x USB4 (front), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x 3.5mm audio vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear)
- Dimensions (mm): Minisforum UM790 Pro 130 x 126 x 52.3 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 117 x 112 x 54
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Minisforum UM790 Pro
Two whitelisted outlets reviewed this exact model hands-on: Notebookcheck (Ryzen 9 7940HS / Radeon 780M, July 2023) and TechRadar (Aug 2023). Both praise the fast 7940HS, the capable Radeon 780M iGPU, quiet and effective cooling, extensive connectivity (USB4, dual HDMI 2.1, up to four displays) and the compact metal chassis with a bundled VESA mount. Both note the plain design and constrained upgradability; Notebookcheck additionally flags weak 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the lack of an SD card reader, screws awkwardly hidden under the rubber feet, and that the 780M still stops short of a true gaming PC, while TechRadar calls the SSD speeds merely decent. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast Ryzen 9 7940HS with strong, sustained multi-core performance; Quiet operation with effective cooling; Extensive connectivity: USB4, dual HDMI 2.1, up to four displays.
Flagged: Plain, unexciting design; Awkward maintenance / limited upgradability (screws hidden under the rubber feet); Radeon 780M still falls short of a true gaming PC.
Asus NUC 14 Pro
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews — Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide and TechRadar — benchmarked the Asus NUC 14 Pro (Intel Core Ultra, 2024). All three highlight its uncommon dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and strong CPU/Arc iGPU performance for the tiny footprint, and all three flag the high price / weak value versus cheaper similarly specced rivals. The plastic case, missing 3.5mm audio jack and fan noise/thermals under sustained load draw the main criticism. Every quote and benchmark listed was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class; Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size; Expandable storage/RAM with easy, near-tool-free internal access.
Flagged: Plastic case rather than metal, unremarkable build; No 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on the unit; Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals.