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ASUS Announces NUC 14 Essential Mini PC

ASUS today announced ASUS NUC 14 Essential, an ultracompact, entry-level mini PC powered by the latest Intel Core™ N-series processor. Designed for exceptional performance and enhanced power efficiency, the capabilities of NUC 14 Essential are further boosted by a versatile array of ports including Bluetooth® 5.3 and Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+). Support for up to three 4K displays provides users with smooth multitasking experiences, allowing them to stream videos, create content, and analyze data with ease.

Energy-efficient performance in a compact package
The latest Intel Core N-series processor enables ASUS NUC 14 Essential to make light work of daily office tasks. Featuring up to eight E-core architectures, the processor offers a perfect balance of energy efficiency and performance, offering a 42% improvement over previous-generation processors. NUC 14 Essential lets users browse the web, attend videoconferences, stream videos, or create content with ease, making it ideal for office workers and students.

The easy-access design of NUC 14 Essential takes upgradability to another level, facilitating simple and effortless memory and SSD upgrades. What’s more, the compact NUC 14 Essential includes a VESA mount kit so it can be attached to the rear of a monitor, to digital signage, or to a kiosk for field deployment. Its compact 0.56-liter chassis blends in well in any workspace, office, or classroom.

Streamlined workflows and seamless collaborations
ASUS NUC 14 Essential features Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and Bluetooth 5.3 for smooth and secure data transfers. Even in congested environments, WiFi 6E offers great performance and flexibility by accessing high-speed 6GHz channels, making applications more responsive for file sharing, backups, and updates.

Meanwhile, Bluetooth 5.3 provides more immersive audio for clear videoconferencing, music listening, and video-streaming experiences.

Engineered for reliability and security
ASUS NUC 14 Essential is engineered for robust reliability and platform security. Surpassing industry standards, this mini PC has been subjected to over 1000 hours of bake testing at 100°C and 1400 hours of humidity testing at 70°C.

To ensure smooth deployment and exceptional user experiences, ASUS provides round-the-clock support, a three-year warranty in over 50 countries, and pickup, repair, and return services for NUC 14 Essential.

Additionally, NUC 14 Essential boosts platform security with a self-healing BIOS and improved manageability with ASUS Control Center that enables IT departments to remotely control the device.

Triple 4K display support
ASUS NUC 14 Essential offers triple 4K display support via HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (with DisplayPort support) for smooth multitasking experiences.

Specifications

 

ASUS NUC 14 Essential Mini PC 

ASUS NUC 14 Essential Kit 

Color 

Black 

Black 

OS Support 

Windows 11 64-bit 

Windows 11 64-bit 

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit  

RedHat Enterprise Linux 64-bit 

*No OS installed at shipment 

CPU 

Intel® Processor N150, TDP 6W 

Intel® Processor N250, TDP 6W 

Intel® Processor CoreTM 3 N355, TDP 15W 

Intel® Processor N97, TDP 12W 

Intel® Processor N150, TDP 6W 

Intel® Processor N250, TDP 6W 

Intel® Processor CoreTM 3 N355, TDP 15W 

Intel® Processor N97, TDP 12W 

Chipset 

Integrated 

Integrated 

Graphics 

Intel® UHD Graphics (N97) 

Intel® Graphics (N150, N250, N355) 

Intel® UHD Graphics (N97) 

Intel® Graphics (N150, N250, N355) 

Memory 

1 x SO-DIMM, Up to DDR5-4800, 16GB*1 

1 x SO-DIMM, Up to DDR5-4800, 16GB*1 

*No memory installed at shipment 

Storage 

1 x M.2 2280/2240 PCIe® Gen3x4, supports 

128GB–2TB NVMe® or SATA SSD  

1 x M.2 2280/2240 PCIe® Gen3x4, supports 

128GB–2TB NVMe® or SATA SSD 

*no storage installed at shipment 

Wireless Network 

 Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth® 5.3 

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth® 5.3 

LAN 

1 x Realtek Ethernet Controller  

RTL8125BG-CG, 2.5G 

1 x Realtek Ethernet Controller RTL8125BG-CG, 

2.5G 

Audio 

Realtek ALC3251 

Realtek ALC3251 

TPM 

fTPM or TPM 2.0 chip 

fTPM or TPM 2.0 chip 

Card Reader 

None 

None 

HDMI CEC 

Yes 

Yes 

Front I/O Ports 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 

1 x 3.5mm headset jack 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 

1 x 3.5mm headset jack 

Back I/O Ports 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® w/ DisplayPort 1.4 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 

1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 

1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) 

1 x DisplayPort 1.4 

1 x RJ45 LAN 

1 x DC-in 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® w/ DisplayPort 1.4 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 

1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 

1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) 

1 x DisplayPort 1.4 

1 x RJ45 LAN 

1 x DC-in 

Side I/O Ports 

1 x Kensington Lock 

1 x Kensington Lock 

Power Supply 

19VDC, 3.42A, 65W Power Adapter 

19VDC, 3.42A, 65W Power Adapter 

Humidity 

0–92% non-condensing¹ 

0–92% non-condensing¹ 

Dimensions (W x D x H) 

135 x 115 x 36mm 

135 x 115 x 36mm 

Weights 

480g (0.48kg) 

470g (0.47kg) 

Accessories 

AC Adapter + Power Cord2 

VESA Bracket and Screws 

Safety/Caution/Regulatory Insert 

Warranty Card 

AC Adapter + Power Cord2 

VESA Bracket and Screws 

Safety/Caution/Regulatory Insert 

Warranty Card 

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