- Asus NUC 14 Pro is powered by AI Core Ultra 9 288V CPU
- It looks somewhat like the Mac Mini, but is slightly smaller
- Keeping the B2B market in mind, it will likely be sold at a premium price
Asus launches NUC 14 Pro AI mini pc Powered by intelWith the top-end configuration featuring the latest Core Ultra processors (Series 2), the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V CPU.
It is also the first mini PC to support MicrosoftCoPilot+ Requirements. Designed for business, entertainment and industrial use, this compact system delivers powerful AI capabilities in an efficient form factor.
At its core, the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI features a multi-architecture setup that integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU technologies to deliver up to 120 platform peaks. The Intel Arc GPU offers up to 67 TOPs, while the NPU delivers three times the AI performance as previous models, making it suitable for edge computing, IoT applications and demanding AI-driven workloads.
good selection of ports
This mini PC supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory and has a single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slot for NVMe SSDs with storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
On the front of the mini PC, there’s a power switch, dedicated CoPilot button, a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 support, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports (5Gbps), and an audio jack. The rear panel includes another Thunderbolt 4 port (DisplayPort 2.1), two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10 Gbps), an HDMI port, and a 2.5G RJ45 LAN port. Two Thunderbolt ports and HDMI allow the Mini PC to drive three 4K Screen.
Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Built-in microphones and speakers, powered by Smart Amp technology, allow voice-activated interactions with AI tools like Copilot.
The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI looks a lot like the Mac Mini, albeit with a smaller footprint. It measures just 130 x 130 x 34 mm and fits within a 0.6-litre chassis. The device includes advanced thermal management and security features like TPM and fingerprint recognition. It meets EPEAT Climate+ energy efficiency standards and features a toolless design for easy upgrades.
Pricing and availability details for the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI have not been announced yet, but given its focus on the B2B market, it is likely to be offered as a high-end offering.
