Upgrade your workspace with the ASUS NUC 14 Essential and experience a mini PC that delivers desktop‑class power in a pocket‑size chassis. Its energy‑efficient Intel® Core™ N150 processor, combined with up to 16 GB DDR5‑4800 memory, lets you breeze through everyday tasks while keeping electricity costs low. You’ll love the sleek black design that fits on any desk, in a VESA mount, or behind a monitor.
ASUS NUC 14 Essential RNUC14MNK1500002, Mini PC barebone, DDR5 2TB SSD
This barebone mini PC is ready for your custom SSD – a fast M.2 2 TB drive gives you ample storage for documents, media, and apps. Triple 4K display support via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 means you can connect up to three ultra‑clear screens for multitasking, while Wi‑Fi 6E and 2.5 Gb Ethernet keep your network lightning‑fast. The compact 36 mm height, 470 g weight, and built‑in on/off switch make it perfect for classrooms, offices, or home workstations.
With a range of ports—including two USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2, four USB‑A 3.2 Gen 2, and a USB‑2.0 for legacy devices—you’ll have the connectivity you need without clutter. Bluetooth 5.3 adds wireless freedom for keyboards, mice, and headphones. The Kensington lock slot secures the unit in shared environments, giving you peace of mind.
Benefits
- Power‑efficient Intel Core N150 processor reduces energy costs.
- Compact size and VESA mount free up desk space.
- Supports up to three 4K displays for enhanced productivity.
- Fast DDR5 memory and M.2 SSD deliver quick load times.
Uses of the product
- Remote learning stations and digital classrooms.
- Office desktops for document editing and video conferencing.
- Digital signage or kiosk deployments with multiple screens.
- Small‑business servers and backup solutions.
Features
- Intel® Core™ N150 4‑core / 4‑thread processor up to 3.6 GHz.
- One DDR5‑SO‑DIMM slot supporting up to 16 GB at 4800 MHz.
- M.2 SSD slot supporting up to 2 TB of NVMe storage.
- Wi‑Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for high‑speed connectivity.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Processor cache |
6 MB |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.6 GHz |
| Processor threads |
4 |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Processor model |
N150 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds |
4800 MHz |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots |
1 |
| Memory slots type |
SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory installed |
No |
| Storage |
| Maximum storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of storage drives supported |
1 |
| Storage drive interface |
M.2 |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Storage drive sizes supported |
M.2 |
| Supported storage drive types |
SSD |
| Storage drives installed |
No |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model |
Not available |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| Graphics card family |
Intel |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Network |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| LAN controller |
Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology |
2.5GBASE-T |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| 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) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| DisplayPort version |
1.4 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| Design |
| Product type |
Mini PC barebone |
| VESA mounting |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| On/off switch |
Yes |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
No |
| Power |
| AC adapter output current |
3.42 A |
| AC adapter output voltage |
19 V |
| Power supply |
65 W |
| Power supply type |
External AC adapter |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
470 g |
| Height |
36 mm |
| Depth |
115 mm |
| Width |
135 mm |
