What it is
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Slim Kit (RNUC14RVKU700000I) is a compact Mini PC barebone measuring just 117 × 112 × 37 mm and weighing 480 g. It ships with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor (16 cores, 22 threads, up to 4.8 GHz boost) built in, but no RAM, storage, or operating system — you choose and install those yourself. Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 48 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and two M.2 slots accept NVMe PCIe SSDs. Connectivity includes 2× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Who it's for
This is a good fit for IT managers, system integrators, and technically capable buyers who want to spec their own memory and storage — whether for a digital signage deployment, a compact office workstation, a home lab, or a fixed installation behind a display using the VESA mount. It suits anyone who already has spare DDR5 SO-DIMMs or preferred NVMe drives to hand, or who wants to control exactly what goes in.
Why it's good
- Serious CPU for the size: The Core Ultra 7 155H delivers 16 cores and 4.8 GHz boost in a unit smaller than a paperback book — genuinely capable of running demanding workloads, not just light tasks.
- Thunderbolt 4 × 2: High-bandwidth peripherals, external GPUs, or daisy-chained displays — the two TB4 ports give real flexibility for professional use.
- Dual display via HDMI 2.1: Two full HDMI 2.1 outputs support 4K/120Hz or 8K content without adapters.
- Fast networking built in: 2.5GbE wired LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E means it won't be the bottleneck on a modern network.
- VESA mount ready: Attaches directly to the back of a monitor or display — no separate mount kit required.
- Kensington lock slot: Useful for fixed installations in shared or public spaces.
When to choose it
Choose this kit when you need a powerful, compact PC and want full control over RAM, storage, and OS selection — or when you're building multiple units with a standardised internal spec. It's not the right pick if you need something ready to run out of the box; for that, look at a fully configured NUC or a pre-built Mini PC. Also worth noting: the integrated Intel Graphics handles general workloads and dual-display output well, but this is not a discrete-GPU machine — don't choose it for GPU-intensive rendering or gaming.
Specifications
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor model | 155H |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor threads | 22 |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 0.9 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 0.7 MHz |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) |
| Memory | |
| Memory slots type | SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 5600 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 48 GB |
| Internal memory installed | No |
| Video | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Storage | |
| Supported storage drive types | SSD |
| Storage drive sizes supported | M.2 |
| Storage drive interface | PCI Express |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Storage drives installed | No |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Audio | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 2.5GBASE-T |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Design | |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Product type | Mini PC barebone |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Performance | |
| Operating system installed | No |
| Processor special features | |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 0.7 MHz |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Technical details | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Software | |
| Operating system installed | No |
| Management features | |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Power | |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19 V |
| AC adapter output current | 6.32 A |
| Power supply type | External AC adapter |
| Power supply | 120 W |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 117 mm |
| Depth | 112 mm |
| Height | 37 mm |
| Weight | 480 g |
Ready to build it out? Talk to an AV Specialist about RAM, SSD, and OS options — or Get an Installation Price if this is going into a larger project.