Asus NUC 14 Pro with Intel Meteor Lake and Thunderbolt 4 in a small desktop

Asus introduces the NUC 14 Pro Plus, a compact desktop that delivers first-class performance with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. It can support up to four monitors, facilitated by two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a comprehensive selection of additional ports.

The Asus NUC 14 Pro Plus is now a mini PC that is more focused on productivity than gaming. This computer small desktop lacks a dedicated GPU but is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, boasting six performance and eight efficiency cores for first-class performance. Despite this, it can still manage less demanding games with its integrated Intel Arc iGPU.

The mini PC’s aluminum housing is a key feature, mirroring the aesthetic appeal of the Apple Mac Mini. Measuring a mere 12.7 x 10.2 centimeters, the NUC 14 Pro+ is significantly smaller. Opening the case for up to 96 GB DDR5-5,600 RAM upgrades or SSD replacement is tool-free and straightforward. Furthermore, the mini PC also features two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and supports up to four monitors.

At the same time, Asus is unveiling the extremely compact NUC 14 Pro, housed in a simpler, black case with a 0.5 liter volume. The top model, with Intel Core Ultra 7, also features two Thunderbolt 4, four monitor support, and upgradeable RAM. A variant with a slightly larger housing offers additional space for memory expansion.

Asus NUC 14 Pro price and release date

The new Asus mini PC price starts from $394 for the version with Intel Core 3 100U, 2 x 5600 MHz DDR5, Integrated Intel Graphics, M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 / M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0, 1 x 2.5″ Drive Bay, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C and USB-A. They are currently listed on Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.com.

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