- The striking Asus NUC 14 Pro AI+ features a translucent casing
- NPU capabilities mean it is Microsoft Copilot+ certified
- The NUC 15 Pro+ can support up to four monitors
Asus has introduced a series of updates to its NUC lineup to make the company’s mini PC series devices meet Microsoft Copilot+ requirements.
Announced at CES 2025, the new ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI+ model is similar to its predecessor in technical terms, but comes with an interesting new translucent outer shell, replacing the previous all-black material.
Notably, the Pro AI+ also features a built-in e-ink display, a dedicated Copilot button, and the usual built-in fingerprint reader found on the previous edition.
Power and intelligence
“The NUC 14 Pro AI+ mini PC combines advanced computing power with a dedicated Copilot button for quick access to AI, delivering fast and smart Windows experiences,” the company said in a release statement.
Under the hood of the device, the Pro AI+ features an Intel Core Ultra 228V “Lunar Lake” processor, but can support the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor.
Both are octa-core processors that include 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory in the package.
In terms of NPU capabilities, the device is also capable of 48 TOP AI, meeting the Copilot requirements set by Microsoft.
Furthermore, the mini PC also includes a 2.5GbE Ethernet port, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio port. Like its predecessor, the NUC 14 Pro AI+ comes with a 120W power adapter.
More launches for the NUC range
Asus also unveiled the launch of the NUC 15 Pro and 15 Pro+ mini PCs. These have undergone significant changes internally and will ship with Intel Core Ultra 200H “Arrow Lake” processors, making them an attractive business desktop option.
Options for the 15 Pro+ range from a 14-core Ultra 5 225H to the 16-core Ultra 9 285H.
The 15 Pro+ in particular can support up to 96GB of memory, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two HDMI ports, meaning users can connect up to four displays with this mini PC.
Other features include:
- An “advanced thermal design” that Asus claims can deliver 1.2x reduced noise
- Wi-Fi 7 compatible
- bluetooth 5.4
- Intel Arc GPU
