Asus Rog Nuc 970

Pros ; + Tool-less access to RAM, Wi-Fi & M.2 SSDs ; + Wide range of I/O ports ; + Two ways of installation ; + Low fan noise ; + Small desk footprint

Cons ; – Performance doesn’t stand out against gaming laptops ; – No performance gains from switching power profiles ; – Heavy, considering the power brick ; – Expensive

Summary The ASUS ROG NUC 970 certainly fills a niche, but it won’t be the most convincing answer to those who value portability and performance in a single package.