Energy-efficient mini PC powered by an Intel Core N-series processor, with support for three 4K displays and a user-friendly design, ideal for education and office work.
Efficient performance. Smart savings. The ASUS NUC 14 Essential is the next-generation mini PC that takes performance, portability and versatility to a new level. Powered by the latest energy-efficient Intel Core N-series processors and equipped with multiple connectivity options, this slim, compact device is designed to boost productivity and handle various applications with ease.
Number of processor cores | 4 -Core |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Video connections | 1 x USB-C, DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (1x) |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Item number | 51892022 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Barebones |
Manufacturer no. | 90AR00M2-M000F0 |
Release date | 19/11/2024 |
Design | Ultra Slim |
Processor type | Intel N150 |
Clock frequency | 3.60 GHz |
Number of processors | 1 x |
Number of processor cores | 4 -Core |
Number of threads | 4 |
Socket | BGA 1264 |
Max. turbo clock rate | 3.60 GHz |
Processor properties | 64-bit architecture, Intel Virtualisation Technology (VT-x), Onboard processor |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Number of pins | 262 x |
Memory Slots available | 1 |
Max. memory slots | 1 |
Max. RAM | 16 GB |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Hardware application range | Low-end |
Max. connected monitors | 2 x |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x) |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (1x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (4x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (2x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Max. port speed | 2500 Mbit/s |
Network features | Wake on LAN |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, Ethernet, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Wi-fi frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Video connections | 1 x USB-C, DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (1x) |
Audio outputs | 3.5mm jack (1x) |
Power | 65 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1 piece |
Weight | 470 g |
Width | 135 mm |
Length | 115 mm |
Height | 36 mm |
Length | 20 cm |
Width | 17 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 1.20 kg |
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As a counterpoint to the Mini-PCs, we use the comparably priced new NUC from Asus. In addition to the 170 euros for the barebone PC, there is an additional 40 euros for a 16 GByte SODIMM with DDR5 4800 RAM, 60 euros for a 500 GByte SSD and 100 euros for the Windows licence. The more modern interior with the low-cost quad-core Intel N150 is noticeable in the connections: All USB3 ports including USB-C...