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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Radxa ROCK 5B+: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and Radxa ROCK 5B+ differ on memory: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel), Radxa ROCK 5B+ at Up to 32GB, which puts ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Radxa |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) | Up to 32GB |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
| Processor | 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz | Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0), optional 2.5-inch SATA | M.2 M-key NVMe slot (rear-mounted) |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort via USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI in and out, official PoE HAT support |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A serious, laptop-grade embedded x86 platform for OEM integrators, not a hobbyist SBC and priced accordingly.
Radxa ROCK 5B+
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The most thoughtfully designed RK3588 board, with rear M.2 NVMe, 2.5GbE and PoE making it a genuinely strong desktop or NAS base.
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