ASUS NUC 14 Essential is the next-generation mini PC that takes performance, portability, and versatility to greater heights. Powered by the latest energy-efficient Intel® Core™ N-series processors and equipped with diverse connectivity options, this sleek, compact device is built to boost productivity and makes light work of diverse applications.
| Processor |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | N250 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
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| Memory |
| Memory slots type | SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 1 |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4800 MHz |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
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| Audio |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| Width | 135 mm |
| Depth | 115 mm |
| Height | 36 mm |
| Weight | 470 g |
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| Power |
| Power supply type | External AC adapter |
| Power supply | 65 W |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19 V |
| AC adapter output current | 3.42 A |
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| Network |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 2.5GBASE-T |
| LAN controller | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
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| Storage |
| Supported storage drive types | SSD |
| Storage drive sizes supported | M.2 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage drive interface | M.2 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 1 |
| Maximum storage capacity | 2 TB |
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| Software |
| Operating system installed | No |
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| Design |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Mini PC barebone |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
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| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Graphics card family | Intel |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
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