ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Kit – Copilot+ Mini PC with Core Ultra 7 258V & Wi‑Fi 7

ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Kit – Copilot+ Mini PC with Intel Core™ Ultra 7 258V & Wi‑Fi 7

13 Jun

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ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Kit – Compact Copilot+ Powerhouse

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI is a groundbreaking mini PC, combining Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2 "Lunar Lake") with AI acceleration, Thunderbolt 4, Wi‑Fi 7, and an E‑Ink display—offering up to 120 TOPS platform-level AI performance in a 130 × 130 × 34 mm chassis.

⚙️ Full Specifications

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (8-core, cTDP 30 W)
GPU: Integrated Intel Arc (Xe2), up to 2× faster than Iris Xe
NPU: Intel NPU with ~48 TOPS; system total ~120 TOPS
Memory: 16/32 GB LPDDR5x‑8533 (soldered)
Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (256 GB–4 TB)
Wireless: Wi‑Fi 7 (Intel BE201) + Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet: 2.5 GbE (Intel I226‑V)
Audio: Realtek ALC3288, internal Smart AMP speaker + mic
Power: 120 W adapter
Dimensions: 130 × 130 × 34 mm • Weight: 0.5 kg
Warranty: 3 years + 24/7 operation certified

???? Connectivity & I/O

Front: Copilot button, power, Thunderbolt 4 USB‑C DP 2.1, 2× USB‑A 3.2 Gen1, 3.5 mm jack, fingerprint reader, Kensington lock
Rear: Thunderbolt 4 USB‑C, 2× USB‑A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, DC‑in
Expansion: Single M.2 slot; tall chassis supports 2.5″ HDD SSD
Display Support: Up to 3× 4K monitors via dual TB4 + HDMI

???? Copilot+ AI Features

Copilot button + built-in mic/speaker enables hands-free AI interactions
E‑Ink customizable graphic display on top, always-on even powered off
Intel AI Boost with NPU accelerates on-device models—ideal for productivity, auto captioning, and edge AI

????️ Security & Design

Windows Hello fingerprint with Secure Boot ESS + TPM
Tool-less chassis for upgrades; includes VESA mount kit
Energy-efficient chassis under 1 liter promotes sustainability
Active cooling with fluid-dynamic bearing fan ensures low noise

???? Use Cases

Smart Workstation: Compact AI-powered productivity setup with multi-screen support
Edge AI & IoT: High NPU performance for real‑time analytics and automation
Creative Studios: Gen AI acceleration + Thunderbolt for external GPUs and editing setups
Digital Signage / POS: 24/7 operation, secure login, and customizable E‑Ink branding
Home Lab: Supports virtualization (Proxmox, ESXi) and dual gigabit networking

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can memory be upgraded? No—the LPDDR5x is soldered; only storage via M.2 or tall bay is user-serviceable.
Q: How does it compare to Mac mini M4? Smaller chassis, more ports—including dual Thunderbolt and HDMI, suitable for professional displays.
Q: Is gaming possible? Casual gaming works via Arc GPU; not designed for high-end AAA.