# Beelink SER8 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Beelink SER8 (Beelink) and Asus NUC 14 Pro (Asus) among mini pcs. Asus NUC 14 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $434.

## Side by side

| Spec | Beelink SER8 | Asus NUC 14 Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $629 | $434 |
| Brand | Beelink | Asus |
| Released | 2024 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 | 96 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE (single port) | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| Ports summary | 1x USB4 (40 Gbps, rear), USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 1x USB-C (front), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 135 x 135 x 44.7 | 117 x 112 x 54 |

## Key differences

- CPU: Beelink SER8 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H
- Max RAM (GB): Beelink SER8 64 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 96
- Storage type: Beelink SER8 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis)
- Wi-Fi standard: Beelink SER8 Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
- Ethernet: Beelink SER8 2.5 GbE (single port) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V)
- Ports summary: Beelink SER8 1x USB4 (40 Gbps, rear), USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 1x USB-C (front), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm audio vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, DP2.1/USB4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 (front), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (front), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x USB-A 2.0 (rear), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear)
- Dimensions (mm): Beelink SER8 135 x 135 x 44.7 vs Asus NUC 14 Pro 117 x 112 x 54

## What reviewers say

**Beelink SER8** — Two whitelisted hands-on labs (Notebookcheck, TechRadar) both benchmarked the Ryzen 7 8845HS SER8 and recommend it as a premium, quiet metal mini PC with strong CPU performance for around $650. Both flag weaker-than-expected Wi-Fi, no VESA mount, and a price premium over identical-platform rivals. RTINGS and PCMag reviews were not found. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Asus NUC 14 Pro** — Three whitelisted hands-on reviews — Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide and TechRadar — benchmarked the Asus NUC 14 Pro (Intel Core Ultra, 2024). All three highlight its uncommon dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and strong CPU/Arc iGPU performance for the tiny footprint, and all three flag the high price / weak value versus cheaper similarly specced rivals. The plastic case, missing 3.5mm audio jack and fan noise/thermals under sustained load draw the main criticism. Every quote and benchmark listed was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Beelink SER8: https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8745hs (bee-link.com, verified 2026-06-23)
- Asus NUC 14 Pro: https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/nucs/nuc-mini-pcs/asus-nuc-14-pro/techspec/ (asus.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mini-pcs/beelink-ser8-vs-asus-nuc-14-pro/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Beelink SER8 ($629) vs Asus NUC 14 Pro ($434) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mini-pcs/beelink-ser8-vs-asus-nuc-14-pro/
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