Same ports, different ambitions. The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ keeps the NUC 15 Pro's connections but adds the 65W Core Ultra 9 285H, a 150W adapter, a silver aluminium chassis and a claimed 1.2x reduction in noise. The ASUS NUC 15 Pro tops out at Core Ultra 7 at 40W, comes in black Slim or Tall versions, and suits most office work. ASUS rates the Pro+ at up to 99 platform TOPS against 97 for the Pro, so AI is not the reason to choose between them; sustained CPU performance and finish are. At SourceIT the NUC 15 Pro+ Slim Ultra 9 285H barebone is S$1,022.05, against S$821.72 for the NUC 15 Pro Slim Ultra 7 255H barebone, a S$200.33 difference (listed 3 Nov 2026).
What is actually different?
| NUC 15 Pro | NUC 15 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Top processor | Core Ultra 7 265H vPro / 255H, 40W cTDP | Core Ultra 9 285H, 65W cTDP |
| Other options | Ultra 5 235H/225H; Core 7 240H, Core 5 210H, Core 3 100U (25W) | Ultra 7 255H, Ultra 5 225H (40W) |
| Platform TOPS (ASUS) | Up to 97 | Up to 99 |
| Memory | 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM or CSO-DIMM | 2x CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400, up to 48GB per slot |
| Storage | M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 | Same |
| Ports | 2x TB4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x 20Gbps USB-C, 4x USB-A, 1x 2.5GbE | Same |
| Adapter | 120W (90W on Core 3) | 120W, or 150W with Ultra 9 |
| Chassis | Black, 117 x 112 mm; Slim 36.8 mm or Tall 54 mm | Silver aluminium, 144 x 112 x 42 mm, tool-free lid |
| Displays | Up to four 4K | Up to four 4K |
From the ASUS NUC 15 Pro and NUC 15 Pro+ tech spec pages and the ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ announcement (20 Mar 2025), accessed 3 Nov 2026.
Does the extra power make a real difference?
For long, heavy CPU jobs, yes; for office work, rarely. The Ultra 9 285H in the Pro+ can draw much more power: techtest.org measured about 70W sustained CPU load and up to 130W at full load, while the system idled at about 4.7W. That headroom helps with code compiles, large spreadsheets, photo exports and virtual machines. Reviewers also note its limits. Notebookcheck found the Pro+ "cannot maintain its full performance in the long term" in a looped Cinebench test, though it stayed fairly steady, and called it clearly audible under load until the BIOS fan curve was adjusted. A NUC 15 Pro Tall with the Ultra 7 255H was described by Basic Tutorials as barely noticeable in office use but "quite loud", about 45 dB, under demanding tasks.
The Pro+ is the NUC 15 Pro with a bigger engine and a nicer jacket. Pay for it if your work keeps the engine running.
Who should buy which?
- NUC 15 Pro for office desks, reception, meeting rooms and signage, where the CPU spends most of its time waiting. It is also the only one of the two with a Tall chassis option; see ASUS NUC Slim vs Tall.
- NUC 15 Pro+ for developers, analysts and engineers running sustained CPU workloads, or anywhere the aluminium finish is visible, such as executive desks.
- Neither if you need the Copilot+ features or a stronger AI GPU: both have a 13 TOPS NPU. Look at the NUC 16 Pro instead; see NUC 16 Pro vs NUC 15 Pro.
One memory tip applies to both: Intel says Arc graphics on these chips need at least 16GB in a dual-channel setup, so install two memory modules rather than one. Our ASUS NUC Buyer's Guide compares the wider family.
Buying in Singapore
- NUC 15 Pro Slim Ultra 5 225H barebone: S$686.22
- NUC 15 Pro Slim Ultra 7 255H barebone: S$821.72
- NUC 15 Pro Tall Ultra 7 255H barebone: S$749.25
- NUC 15 Pro Tall Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB, Windows 11 Pro: S$1,460.49
- NUC 15 Pro+ Slim Ultra 9 285H barebone: S$1,022.05
- NUC 15 Pro+ Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB, Windows 11 Pro: S$2,532.24
Prices listed 3 Nov 2026. Browse the ASUS NUC collection. For a quotation, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the NUC 15 Pro and Pro+? The Pro+ adds the 65W Core Ultra 9 285H option, a 150W adapter and an aluminium chassis. Ports and storage slots are the same.
Is the NUC 15 Pro+ better for AI? Only slightly. ASUS rates it at up to 99 platform TOPS against 97 for the Pro, and both have a 13 TOPS NPU.
Is the NUC 15 Pro+ quieter? ASUS claims 1.2x lower noise than the previous generation, but reviewers still found it clearly audible under heavy load with the default fan curve.
Does the NUC 15 Pro+ come in a Tall version? No. It has a single 144 x 112 x 42 mm chassis. The Slim and Tall choice applies to the NUC 15 Pro.
How much is the NUC 15 Pro+ in Singapore? At SourceIT on 3 Nov 2026, the Ultra 9 285H barebone is S$1,022.05 and the 32GB/1TB Windows 11 Pro system is S$2,532.24.
