Power efficient Mini PC powered by Intel® Core™ N-Series processor, featuring triple 4K display supports and easy access design, perfect for education and office tasks

Efficient Performance. Smart Savings.
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.

Specification

Product
Product id	978720
Brand	AsusTek
Partnr	90AR00M2-M00090
EAN/UPC code	4711387781142
Warranty (months)	36 months
Processor
Built-in processor	Y
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core 3
Processor cores	8
Processor threads	8
Processor boost frequency	3.9 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB
Memory
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots	1
Supported memory clock speeds	4800 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Storage
Supported storage drive types	SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	M.2 "
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage drive interface	M.2
NVMe	Y
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Graphics adapter family	Intel
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel Graphics
Audio
Built-in speaker(s)	N
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Wi-Fi	Y
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.3
Bluetooth	Y
LAN controller	Dragon RTL8125BG
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	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 ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
Combo headphone/mic port	Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DC-in jack	Y
Design
Product colour	Black
On/off switch	Y
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
VESA mounting	Y
Product type	Mini PC (<= 3L) barebone
Performance
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supported	Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Operating system installed	N
Power
Power supply	65 W
AC adapter output voltage	19 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A
Weight & dimensions
Width	135 mm
Depth	115 mm
Height	36 mm
Weight	470 g