NUC 14 Essential features Intel N150 CPU starting at US$349

This week, Simply NUC unveiled its new mini PC, the NUC 14 Essential – Mill Canyon. The compact computer features Intel N series processor options, aimed at simple everyday tasks and work environments that require a PC to be turned on all the time.

“The new NUC 14 Essential represents the perfect blend of performance, flexibility and business value,” said Ed Barkhuysen, executive at Simply NUC. “It is ideal for anyone looking for an efficient, low-cost solution to power their digital signs, kiosk setups or streaming needs.”

The new series of small computers features several processor options from Intel’s N series and different memory and operating system configurations. All models come with 8GB or 16GB of DDR5 memory and options from 256GB to 8TB of NVMe Gen 4 SSD. As an operating system, buyers can choose between none, Ubuntu or different versions of Windows 11.

Below, the prices of the NUC 14 Essential in its minimum configurations, varying depending on the processor:

• Intel N150: US$ 349 (R$ 2.099)
• Intel N97: US$ 359 (R$ 2.159)
• Intel N250: US$ 419 (R$ 2.520)
• Intel N355: US$ 449 (R$ 2.700)

NUC 14 Essential brings different connectivity options

Using Intel’s M.2 chip, Simply NUC’s new mini PCs are compatible with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet, in addition to supporting Bluetooth 5.3. In terms of physical connections, there are two 10Gbps USB-A ports on the front, accompanied by a USB-C port with the same interface and a P2 connection for headsets.