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ASUS NUC 13 Pro

The ASUS NUC 13 Pro lands as a entry-level mini pc, built around core i7-1360P.

49/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
core i7-1360P64 GBIntel Iris XeThunderbolt 4Wi-Fi 6EDDR4
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Why we rate it

  • User-upgradable RAM
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • VESA mount
  • Above-average cpu cores
  • Below-average ram speed
Score profile

Where the ASUS NUC 13 Pro wins and loses

Scored against the mini pcs class
ComputeExpansionPortsDesignSoftware5350598080
Compute
53
Expansion
50
Ports
59
Design
80
Software
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUcore i7-1360P
CPU cores12
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5 GHz
RAM64 GB
RAM typeDDR4
RAM speed3200 MHz
Max RAM64 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
GPUIntel Iris Xe

Expansion

User-upgradable RAMYes
RAM slots2
M.2 slots1
2.5" SATA bays1
Max storage2.5 TB

Ports

USB-C ports0
USB-A ports4
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt ports2
HDMI2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
Ethernet1
3.5 mm jackYes
Max displays4

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3

Design

VESA mountYes

Software

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Head to head

ASUS NUC 13 Pro vs ASUS ASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionPortsDesignSoftware
ASUS NUC 13 ProASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC
 geeknucASUS NUC 13 ProThis pageASUSASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC
Overall score49 /10049 /100
CPUcore i7-1360PCore i5-1340P
RAM64 GB64 GB
Storage512 GB
GPUIntel Iris XeIntel Iris Xe
RAM max64 GB64 GB
Who it's for

Is the ASUS NUC 13 Pro 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 top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
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 13 Pro worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.

What stands out on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro?

Its user-upgradable ram stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit?

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.