First CoPilot Plus Mini PC with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 Processors

Asus has unveiled the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI, a groundbreaking Copilot Plus-enabled AI mini PC featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor packed into a sleek form factor reminiscent of the black M4 Mac Mini. Initially showcased at IFA in September, Asus has now shared more insights into the mini PC’s specifications, although details on its availability and pricing remain undisclosed.

Specifications of the NUC 14 Pro AI

The NUC 14 Pro AI will be offered in five CPU configurations, ranging from the Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16GB of integrated RAM to a Core Ultra 9 288V processor with 32GB of RAM. With up to 67 TOPS of GPU performance and 48 NPU TOPS, the mini PC boasts an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x 4 slot supporting 256GB to 2TB NVMe SSDs.

Compact Design

Measuring 130mm deep and wide and only 34mm tall, the NUC 14 Pro AI offers a compact form factor compared to the Mac Mini, which is 127mm deep and wide and 50mm tall.

Features and Connectivity

The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI is equipped with a fingerprint sensor on top, a Copilot button on the front for voice commands to Microsoft’s AI assistant, two USB-A ports, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a headphone jack, and a power button. Connectivity options include a 2.5Gbps ethernet jack, another Thunderbolt 4 port, additional USB-A ports, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Availability and Pricing

As of now, Asus has not disclosed the release date or pricing details for the NUC 14 Pro AI.

FAQs

Q: What are the CPU configurations available for the NUC 14 Pro AI?

A: The NUC 14 Pro AI comes in five CPU configurations, ranging from the Core Ultra 5 226V processor to the Core Ultra 9 288V processor.

Q: What connectivity options does the NUC 14 Pro AI offer?

A: The mini PC features USB-A ports, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and more.

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