- Asus NUC 14 Pro AI is powered by Core Ultra 9 288V CPU
- It looks a bit like the Mac Mini, but a little smaller
- Aimed at the B2B market, it will likely sell at a premium price.
Asus has launched the NUC 14 Pro AI, a mini PC powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, with the top-end configuration including the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V CPU.
It is also the first mini PC to support Microsoft's Copilot+ requirements. Designed for business, entertainment and industrial use, this compact system delivers powerful AI capabilities in an efficient form factor.
In essence, the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI features a multi-architecture configuration that integrates CPU, GPU and NPU technologies to deliver 120 platform TOPS. The Intel Arc GPU delivers up to 67 TOPS, while the NPU delivers three times the AI performance of previous models, making it ideal 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 features a single PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 slot for NVMe SSD with storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
On the front of the mini PC, there is a power switch, dedicated Copilot button, a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 support, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5Gbps) ports, 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), one HDMI port, and one RJ45 2.5G LAN port. The two Thunderbolt and HDMI ports allow the mini PC to control three 4K displays.
Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Built-in microphones and speakers, powered by Smart Amp technology, enable voice-activated interaction with AI tools like Copilot.
The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI looks like a Mac Mini, although it takes up less space. It measures just 130 x 130 x 34 mm and fits into a 0.6 liter chassis. The device includes advanced security and thermal management features such as TPM and fingerprint recognition. It meets EPEAT Climate+ energy efficiency standards and includes a tool-free design for easy upgrades.
Pricing and availability details for the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI have yet to be announced, but given its focus on the B2B market, it is likely to be positioned as a high-end offering.
