Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

Add a product
  • 51specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 19identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 10 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (20 vs 10). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (20 vs 16). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (5.2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Intel® Core™ i5 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU. Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU.

  • Processor family
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:12
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
91 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers255HXi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers2010
Processor threadsDiffers2016
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers86
Efficient coresDiffers124
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers48 GB64 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3251Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers61
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers3L sized PCDesktop
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers330 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one16.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers282.4 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers187.7 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg1.27 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source271 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More pc/workstation barebones comparisons

All pc/workstation barebones comparisons