ASUS launches the entry-level NUC 14 Essential, powered by exclusive and unannounced Alder Lake-N Refresh CPUs (Intel N150, N250, N355). The NUC 14 Essential will be available as a complete Windows 11 PC or as a barebone system. The system will likely require active cooling, although third-party fanless cases are always a possibility.
"NUC 14 Essential offers seamless connectivity with a host of I/O ports on its front and rear panels, supporting up to three 4K displays and offering high-speed networking performance. The front panel features a headset jack, one USB-C (10 Gbps) and a USB Type-A (10 Gbps) port; while the rear includes two USB Type-A (10 Gbps) ports, one USB 2.0, one USB-C with DisplayPort (10 Gbps), one DisplayPort, HDMI, and one LAN port.
The energy-efficient Intel Core N-Series processor that powers NUC 14 Essential delivers outstanding performance while consuming less power. Unleash the power of multitasking in a compact 0.56L chassis, supporting up to three 4K displays with reduced latency, minimized power consumption, and smoother data transfer."
Source: ASUS
