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ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 31identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK (5.3 GHz vs 5.2 GHz). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 0.1 GHz more efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency than the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK (4.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK (64 GB vs 48 GB). Processor model: 255HX on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, 265 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU. Audio chip: Realtek ALC3251 on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Realtek ALC897 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU.

  • Processor model
    • Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:265
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:5.3 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:4.5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:4.6 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Kit NUC15JNK:48 GB
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:64 GB
  • Audio chip
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Realtek ALC3251
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Realtek ALC897
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth version
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:5.3

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU
90 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffers255HX265
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers48 GB64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Performance1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3251Realtek ALC897
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Network3 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 modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers61
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one3L sized PCUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power1 differ
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
Power supplyDiffers330 W120 W
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
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
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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