If you’ve ever dreamt of cramming a full-fat Windows PC into something that barely takes up more desk space, you need a NUC. Fortunately for you, Asus NUC 14 Pro+ is a tiny titan of computing, engineered to rival Apple’s Mac Mini in form while delivering broader hardware support, and now it’s a whole lot more tempting at its best price yet.
US shoppers can pick this one up for $800, representing a sharp 27% discount compared to its usual asking price. That’s the lowest we’ve seen to date, beating even previous lightning deals and short-lived vouchers. UK and EU pricing is also trending downwards, so if you’ve had this mini marvel on your wishlist, now’s a good time to act.
Asus NUC 14 Pro+
Harnesses the prowess of the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor to locally run generative AI workloads and play the latest games in a tiny form factor.
Inside, you’ll find an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor built on Meteor Lake, offering 16 cores, 22 threads, and Intel Arc graphics. That might sound like a lot of power for such a small box, and it is. The chip can handle light 3D workloads and video rendering with ease, and when paired with the included 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, you’re left with a system that rivals premium laptops and outclasses most compact desktops. What’s more, you’re not locked in: you can upgrade the RAM to a staggering 96GB, and storage can grow with an additional M.2 drive.
Connectivity is another highlight. You’ve got dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE Ethernet, and a generous selection of USB-A. It’s the kind of port selection you’d struggle to find on a Mac Mini, let alone anything smaller. Compared to previous Intel NUCs, this Asus refresh leans heavily into polish and practicality. Thermals are efficient, fan noise is modest, and it’s VESA-mountable for total stealth mode under a desk or behind a monitor.
What makes this really shine is its flexibility. Video editors will love the RAM capacity and hardware acceleration. Office workers get a no-fuss Windows experience that boots fast, runs cool, and doesn’t eat up desk space. Even casual gamers can expect decent performance in lighter titles thanks to the integrated Arc graphics. It’s a do-it-all machine that doesn’t insist on compromise.
If you want to push it even further, a storage upgrade is a smart move. But as it stands, this is one of the cleanest, most capable mini PCs made even sweeter by its best-ever price.
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