It feels like you think that the parent hasn't really considered their options and don't know what they really want.

> Not that big of on an issue in most home user cases as a home server

I don't know what "most home users" want, but I can understand wanting something more compact and efficient (also easier to keep cool in tighter or closed spaces), even at home.

> Cheaper if you ignore much lower performance and versatility vs a X86_X64 NUC as a home server.

Or maybe they noticed they don't need all the performance and versatility. Been there. It's plenty versatile and can run everything I need.