2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen), 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen), 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen)
Intel Iris Xe
16 GB
15.6"
Intel's 15.6" NUC M15 Laptop is a powerful laptop with an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics chip. This compact device can easily fit in your bag or backpack for quick trips to work or school. It features a Windows 10 Home operating system, up to 512 GB of solid state storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life. The NUC M15 is perfect for students or anyone looking for portability and power on the go.
Intel 15.6" NUC M15 Multi-Touch Laptop (Black) | Intel 15.6" NUC M15 Multi-Touch Laptop (Gray) | Intel 15.6" NUC M15 Laptop (Gray) | |
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Design It comes in at a weight of 3.64 lb / 1.65 kg, and total dimensions of 14 x 9.1 x 0.6" / 355 x 230 x 14.9 mm. | |||
Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel |
Manufacturer ID | BBC710BCUXBC1 | BBC710ECUXBC1 | BBC510EAUXBC1 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Dimensions | 14 x 9.1 x 0.6" / 355 x 230 x 14.9 mm | 14 x 9.1 x 0.6" / 355 x 230 x 14.9 mm | 14 x 9.1 x 0.6" / 355 x 230 x 14.9 mm |
Weight | 3.64 lb / 1.65 kg | 3.64 lb / 1.65 kg | 3.64 lb / 1.65 kg |
Performance There's a Integrated graphics card which is a Intel Iris Xe. An integrated card tends to not offer as much graphics processing power as a dedicated video card. | |||
Processor Cores | 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen) | 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen) |
L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB | 8 MB |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
Graphics Card | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Iris Xe |
Memory Type | 4266 MHz LPDDR4x | 4266 MHz LPDDR4x | 4266 MHz LPDDR4x |
Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Memory Configuration | 16 GB (Onboard) | 16 GB (Onboard) | 16 GB (Onboard) |
Display | |||
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD |
Screen Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
TouchScreen? | Yes | Yes | No |
Storage It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive. | |||
SSD Slots | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (In Use) | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (In Use) | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (In Use) |
Storage Installed | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Solid State Storage | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
Battery The Intel 15.6" NUC M15 has an estimated battery life of 16 Hours. The battery life is achieved via a 73 Wh capacity battery. | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 73 Wh | 73 Wh |
Est. Battery Life | 16 Hours | 16 Hours | 16 Hours |
Ports & Peripherals When it comes to ports, it's offered with 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports. 2 Type-A ports is usually enough for regular laptop users, giving you enough freedom for the peripherals you need. There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop. With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type. If you're like us at LaptopAXS and enjoy remote work, you'll love the Kensington Lock Slot that's offered. Lock your laptop up on the go, and ensure it doesn't walk off with a Kensington lock slot appropriate lock. Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in. | |||
Ports | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) |
USB Type C | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) |
Display Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) |
Audio Ports | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
Build in Speakers | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
Built in Mic | 4 x Far-Field | 4 x Far-Field | 4 x Far-Field |
Webcam | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p |
Keyboard | Backlight | Backlight | Backlight |
Pointing Device | TouchPad | TouchPad | TouchPad |
Security | Kensington Lock Slot | Kensington Lock Slot | Kensington Lock Slot |
Connections You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch. With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible. | |||
WIFI | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
MU Mimo Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
NFC | No | No | No |
Power The power supply for the Intel 15.6" NUC M15 is a 65 W with USB Type-C so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements. | |||
Power Supply | 65 W with USB Type-C | 65 W with USB Type-C | 65 W with USB Type-C |
The lowest price is $1017.12 for the Intel 15.6" NUC M15, available from multiple sites. The 8 purchase links we have analyzed have revealed an average price of $1,169.