ASUS
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone
A solid mid-range mini pc for everyday users and creators, leading with Core Ultra 5.
67/100
Core Ultra 596 GBIntel Arc GraphicsThunderbolt 4Wi-Fi 6EDDR5
£892best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- VESA mount
- Above-average ram
- Above-average max ram
- No user-upgradable ram
- Below-average thunderbolt ports
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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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone vs MINISFORUM Mini PC AI X1 Pro
ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall BareboneMini PC AI X1 Pro
| ASUSASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall BareboneThis page | MINISFORUMMini PC AI X1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100Better | 52 /100 |
| CPU | Core Ultra 5 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| RAM | 96 GBBetter | 32 GB |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M |
| RAM max | 96 GB | 128 GBBetter |
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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 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 npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the GMKtec EVO-X2?
The GMKtec EVO-X2 scores 46/100 versus this one at 67/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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