Asus just introduced an AI-powered mini PC that is powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra 200V processors. Asus’ new NUC 14 Pro AI (codenamed Lunar Canyon) lineup will, of course, be AI-powered. But the real highlight here is that the mini PC will come with a dedicated Copilot button. With this, Asus is offering an ever-so-more tactile solution for users who want the Copilot experience on a PC.
For the uninformed, this is a follow-up to the ASUS NUC 14 Pro, which you can read about here. Microsoft has been pushing AI PCs for a little while now, with Copilot+ featuring some interesting features such as a Cocreator in MS Paint, which we recently covered.
Asus NUC 14 Pro AI will be powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V CPUs
| Specification | ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc GPU |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm, 1x DC-in |
At the moment, Asus has not released the exact specifications of the NUC 14 Pro AI. However, according to Tom’s Hardware, users can choose up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V chip. Plus, the mini PC would have an integrated Intel Arc graphics card. Further, it would also offer support for M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs.
As far as connectivity is concerned, the mini PC will have 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7. In addition to this, you get 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm jack, and a DC-in port.
Along with the NUC 14 Pro AI, Asus’ new NUC 14 lineup also includes the ROG NUC (comes with Core Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4070 GPU or an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060), the NUC 14 Performance and the NUC 14 Pro+. As mentioned before, Asus has not revealed the exact specifications or price for the NUC 14 Pro AI mini PCs. So far, the company has put a price on the ROG NUC with Intel Core 7 155H and a discrete RTX 4060, which will cost you $1,629 (for the base model).
In case you missed it, earlier this week, Intel launched the Core Ultra 200V lineup. These CPUs have “unmatched AI computing power”, efficiency, and tweaked core and graphics performance.
