Intel NUC5i5RYK

166 reviews

May, 2019

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usability (53)
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price (16)
reliability (12)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 166 reviews of Intel NUC5i5RYK. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Views about the design and price are on the whole positive. The usability and size also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Intel NUC5i5RYK is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of Intel NUC5i5RYK from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and design. The size and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2019

Expert review by : Ganesh T S (anandtech.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK Review: A Broadwell-U UCFF PC for Enthusiasts

The Intel NUC category has been an interesting product line to analyze, as it provides us with insights into where the traditional casual / home use desktop market might end up. UCFF (ultra-compact form factor) PCs have had an excellent reception in...

The final aspect we talk about today is the pricing. The NUC5i5RYK seems to be available for $376 on

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Steven Bassiri (tweaktown.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK NUC Mini PC (with Broadwell) Review

Intel's Broadwell has finally arrived in the ultra-small form factor PC, the Intel NUC5i5RYK. Today Steven gives us a full rundown on what it can do.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit NUC 5i5RYK Review and Ratings

Intel's "Broadwell"-based Next Unit of Computing kit adds a wireless chip, replaceable covers, and a nice compact power cable. But it's pricier than last year's model, and you still need to add extra components, making a complete system (without...

Very compact ; Runs quietly ; Now includes Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and a compact power adapter ; M.2 slot allows for very fast storage ; Three-year warranty

More expensive than previous version ; No room in this model to use the SATA port on the motherboard

Just as we said last year, there's a lot to like about Intel's NUC platform. And the company has made modest though appreciable strides to make the devices more appealing to consumers. For offices and schools that haven't switched over to laptops, the...

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK

Size, memory and SSD capacity

mini HDMI socket rather than full HDMI

Oct, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK

Great compact system, can be transported easily and works well as a media player.

Struggled getting it going initially, not compatible with Apple 32" Cinema Display. Not good with my Samsung UHD TV until I set it to 1940x1080

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great product in a small factor, but know its limitations

To conclude, this unit I am keeping for any clients who need a very powerful workstation, or any other users who do not do anything except VERY LIGHT gaming. This unit gets way too hot for even older games (AOE III, AOM, Sims 3, Rome Total War). Now I...

First of all, I religiously look at reviews for products like this, as for many it is a big purchase and there are a lot of choices (brix, nuc, etc.) so I feel very inclined to write one myself. I am writing this review past the hype or dumb (in my...

Con's: (Horrible for: Entry-Mid Level Gaming (I occasionally play games maybe twice a week) -Intel should not market this as a "LAN PARTY" device. I know it is not suppose to play modern gaemes, but I have mid-level games and I could not bear the...

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very quiet, fast and small, but failed within 3 months

All of the sudden stopped working: No bios post, no power LED. I Will update my review to comment on Intel's handling of the warranty. Update: Intel's web system for warranty is a confusing mess, and it was not clear if they would have acted on my...

Install of win7 and ubuntu was a breeze. All hardware was supported in both operating systems. Used the m.2 and memory included in a combo deal (samsung evo 850, crucial 1600 sodimm 1.35v ram)

Failed after three months

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

No problem

Great for mini pc to take with you to fix other computers and use in my living room as a media center.. Web surfer

Compact and powerful

Has a sata hook up on mobo but need special adapter for power and it had no space in case for 2.5 drive. I ended up returning 2.5 drive and got a m.2 drive. The nuc5i5ryh has the space for 2.5 drive on lid

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very quiet, fast and small, but failed within 3 months

All of the sudden stopped working: No bios post, no power LED Will update review to comment on Intel's handling of the warranty.

Install of win7 and ubuntu was a breeze. All hardware was supported in both operating systems. Used the m.2 and memory included in a combo deal (samsung evo 850, crucial 1600 sodimm 1.35v ram)

Failed after three months

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very nice. Would buy again.

Still waiting for a "charging top" to be made for inductive charging of cell phones.......

Setup went flawlessly. Installed 8GB ram, Samsung M.2 250GB SSD, 1TB HDD, Windows 10. Literally took minutes to put together. (NOTE: Be sure to purchase the correct cable for video.) Installed Windows 10 from a USB stick w/o a hitch. This thing is...

None as of yet.

Feb, 2016

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