ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone lands as a solid mid-range mini pc, built around Intel Core 3 100U.
67/100
Intel Core 3 100U96 GBIntel GraphicsThunderbolt 4Wi-Fi 6EDDR5
£494best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- VESA mount
- Above-average ram
- Above-average max ram
- No user-upgradable ram
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUCore Ultra 5
RAM96 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Max RAM96 GB
GPUIntel Arc Graphics
NPUYes
Expansion
M.2 slots3
Ports
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt ports1
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Design
VESA mountYes
More specs
Toolless chassis accessYes
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Who it's for
Is the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need user-upgradable ram, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other mini pcs, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone?
Its vesa mount stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MINISFORUM MS-A2?
The MINISFORUM MS-A2 scores 61/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
