Description

The ASUS NUC 14 Essential Kit (NUC14MNK-B) offers a balance of performance and power efficiency in a compact design. Equipped with the Intel® Core™ N97 processor, it delivers responsive performance for everyday tasks while maintaining low power consumption. The mini PC supports up to 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory and provides flexible storage options with M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 x4 or M.2 2242 SATA SSDs. Its versatile I/O ports, including USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4, enable seamless connectivity to multiple displays. The NUC 14 Essential also features a VESA mount kit for easy integration into various environments.

Key Features

• Processor: Intel® Core™ N97 (12th Gen Alder Lake-N), cTDP 12W

• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics

• Memory: Supports up to 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (sold separately)

• Storage: Supports 128GB–2TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 x4 or M.2 2242 SATA SSD (sold separately)

• Operating System: No preinstalled OS; supports Windows 11, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

• Connectivity:

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

  • 2.5G Ethernet (Realtek RTL8125BG-CG)

• Audio: Realtek ALC3251

• I/O Ports:

  • Front: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x 3.5mm headset jack, 1 x Kensington lock

  • Rear: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x DC-in

• Power Supply: 19VDC, 3.42A, 65W power adapter

• Dimensions: 135mm x 115mm x 36mm

• Weight: 470g

• Included Accessories: AC adapter and power cord, VESA bracket and screws, safety/regulatory insert, warranty card