Asus · Updated June 2026
Asus NUC 14 Pro: price, specs & release date
Asus NUC 14 Pro, released 2024-03. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Asus NUC 14 Pro is listed at $434 on asus.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 9 mini pcs (median $629); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 92/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 9 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class; Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size.
- Skip if Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals is a dealbreaker.
Is the Asus NUC 14 Pro a good buy?
At $434, the Asus NUC 14 Pro is #2 cheapest of the 9 mini pcs we track, where the median is $629. On the spec sheet, its max RAM of 96 GB is the highest of the 9, and its release year of 2024 is at the median of the 9.
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 13 distinct physical metrics between them — cinebench r23 multi-core, cinebench r23 single-core, geekbench 5.5 multi-core and 10 more. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
cinebench r23 multi-core · cinebench r23 single-core · geekbench 5.5 multi-core · speed · thermal · geekbench 6.3 single-core · geekbench 6.3 multi-core · 25gb file copy · handbrake encode · civilization vi at · noise · geekbench multi-core · 3dmark time spy
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 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.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2024-05-23–2024-12-08
Tested by Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class · 3 sources
- Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size · 3 sources
- Expandable storage/RAM with easy, near-tool-free internal access · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals · 3 sources
- Plastic case rather than metal, unremarkable build · 2 sources
- No 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on the unit · 2 sources
- Fan noise and high CPU thermals under sustained load · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Reviewers split on value and internal design. TechRadar calls the NUC 14 Pro 'underwhelming' and overpriced and slams the delicate ribbon-cable base plate as not truly tool-free, whereas Tom's Guide is broadly positive and praises the easy upgradability; Notebookcheck sits in the middle at a 74.7% rating, noting the barebone price is 'a lot' versus competitors.
The sources (3)
Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14516 points · Cinebench R23 single-core: 1721 points · Geekbench 5.5 multi-core: 10856 points · Wi-Fi throughput (iperf3 receive, 6GHz): 1729 MBit/s · CPU temperature under load: over 100 °C
This sets the Asus NUC 14 Pro apart from other mini PCs, which often only offer simple USB 4 ports or conventional Type-C ports.
Haptically, the Asus NUC 14 Pro is inferior to the Mini PCs, which rely on an aluminum housing.
In longer load scenarios, the SoC only throttles due to excessive temperatures.
Geekbench 6.3 single-core: 2512 · Geekbench 6.3 multi-core: 12368 · 25GB file copy: 1502.38 MBps · Handbrake encode: 4:28 (min:sec) · Civilization VI at 1080p: 36 fps · Max fan noise under load: 50 dB
The Asus NUC 14 Pro is a tiny yet powerful mini PC with a rich selection of ports, expandable storage and two case options available.
With dual HDMI and dual Thunderbolt ports, you can actually run four of the best monitors off of this tiny little mini PC.
There's no 3.5mm audio jack, its fan can get noisy under load, and depending on how you configure your system, this mini PC can be very expensive.
Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15926 · Cinebench R23 single-core: 1788 · Geekbench multi-core: 12169 · CrystalDiskMark read: 6626 MB/s · CrystalDiskMark write: 4784 MB/s · 3DMark Time Spy: 3348
ARC is a major upgrade over the previous generation Iris Xe GPU and is easily as good as anything that AMD offers in integrated graphics.
Given how expensive this machine is, the fact that the case is entirely plastic is a little concerning as we expected it to be metal.
The floor plate can't be easily detached because it is connected to the mainboard using a ribbon cable that connects using one of those incredibly delicate locking mechanisms.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $434 Starting price on ASUS US shop (lowest CPU barebone); higher with Core Ultra config |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asus |
| Released | 2024-03 |
| CPU | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Max RAM (GB) | 96 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| Ports summary | 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) | 117 x 112 x 54 |
Source: asus.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. ASUS US shop + Newegg confirm CPU options Core 3 100U / Core Ultra 5 125H / Core Ultra 7 155H; 2x HDMI 2.1; 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1); 2.5 GbE Intel I226-V; Wi-Fi 6E Intel AX211; max 96 GB DDR5; tall (triple-storage, incl 2.5" SATA) chassis 117x112x54 mm. Starting price corrected $394->$434 (current ASUS US shop). March 2024 launch.
Is the Asus NUC 14 Pro worth it vs cheaper mini pcs?
Asus NUC 14 Pro against its closest cheaper and pricier mini pcs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | CPU | Max RAM (GB) | Storage type | Wi-Fi standard | Ethernet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus NUC 14 Pro this | $434 | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H | 96 | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
| GMKtec NucBox K8 | $359.99 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz) | 64 | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek RZ616) | 2.5 GbE (dual, Realtek 8125) |
| Mac mini (M4) | $599 | Apple M4 (10-core, 4P+6E) | 32 | NVMe SSD (proprietary, soldered) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Gigabit Ethernet (configurable to 10 GbE) |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 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. Praised: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, rare among mini PCs in this class; Strong CPU and Arc iGPU performance for the compact size; Expandable storage/RAM with easy, near-tool-free internal access. Flagged: Plastic case rather than metal, unremarkable build; No 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on the unit; Expensive / weak value versus similarly specced rivals; Fan noise and high CPU thermals under sustained load. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Asus NUC 14 Pro cost?
The Asus NUC 14 Pro has a US price of $434 (Starting price on ASUS US shop (lowest CPU barebone); higher with Core Ultra config), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Asus NUC 14 Pro compare on price?
At $434, the Asus NUC 14 Pro is #2 cheapest of the 9 mini pcs we track, where the median is $629.
When was the Asus NUC 14 Pro released?
The Asus NUC 14 Pro was released 2024-03.
What are the Asus NUC 14 Pro's key specs?
Asus NUC 14 Pro (Asus): cpu Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H, max ram gb 96, storage type M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis), wifi standard Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211), ethernet 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $434 at asus.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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