ASUSMini PC reference
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N150)
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N150) is an entry-level barebone for everyday browsing, signage and lightweight services. Its HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C display connections offer deployment flexibility. The single memory slot is limited to 16 GB in ASUS documentation; RAM, storage and OS are separate.
- Processor
- Intel N150
- Graphics
- Intel Graphics
- Memory
- Not included
- Storage
- Not included
Prices across stores
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| Retailer | Availability | Listed price | Last checked | Retailer website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Affiliate link | In stock | $231.99Lowest checked | View at Newegg | |
 | In stock | $235 | View at CDW | |
 | In stock | $235 | View at Vision Computers | |
 | In stock | $239.99 | View at Central Computers | |
 | In stock | $240.97 | View at COLAMCO | |
NextWarehouse | In stock | $241.10 | View at NextWarehouse | |
 | In stock | $250.73 | View at Beach Audio | |
 | In stock | $254.36 | View at Westend IT Store | |
 | In stock | $266.99Sold by Cutesliving | View at Amazon | |
 | In stock | $299.95 | View at MITXPC | |
 | No longer listed | — | View at eSaitech | |
 | Not confirmed | See at storeCheck failed | View at IP Security Depot | |
 | No longer listed | — | View at LTT Partners | |
 | Not confirmed | See at storeCheck expired | View at NEBuMAX |
Availability reflects the latest store check. Shipping, tax, coupons and checkout totals are not included; confirm them at the store.
Specifications
Processor, graphics and installed memory/storage describe the selected configuration. Expansion limits and connectivity describe the model; optional hardware is identified separately. References are collected in About this data below.
- Processor
- Intel N150
- Graphics
- Intel Graphics
- Memory
- Not included
- Storage
- Not included
- Ports & displays
- 2 × USB-C 10Gbps (rear with DisplayPort 1.4), 4 × USB-A 10Gbps, 1 × USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1 TMDS, DisplayPort 1.4 and 3.5 mm headset jack.
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- 1 × 2.5GbE RJ45 (Realtek RTL8125D-CG); Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
- RAM & storage upgrades
- 1 × DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, up to 16 GB. The ASUS kit manual documents one M.2 2280/2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 connector accepting an NVMe or SATA SSD; do not assume two SSDs can be installed together. RAM, SSD and OS are not included.
- Power supply & power limits
- 65 W external adapter (19 V, 3.42 A); this rating does not describe measured system consumption.
- Dimensions & weight
- 135 × 115 × 36 mm (W × D × H).
What owners say
The N150 version of this kit has one press review and a handful of owners, and between them the story is mostly about Linux. The reviewer, using a unit from ASUS Philippines, saw the chip reach 105 °C in Cinebench and processor use spike to 100% just from opening File Explorer, though without visible lag; four YouTube videos across a 4K monitor and a second screen played without buffering. An owner says it is practically inaudible on default settings. It opens with four screws in the feet, and memory and SSD are easy to reach, though a buyer found the Wi-Fi card hard to remove. The Realtek 2.5GbE port is the recurring problem under Linux: stock Linux Mint had no sound or network in July 2025 until Mint 22.2 fixed it; a server owner needed a kernel around 6.15 and a DKMS driver; and several owners saw Ethernet fail after a soft reboot but not after a full power-off, cured for some by reboot=acpi pcie_aspm=off. One buyer's unit went back to ASUS, returned with a new motherboard and Windows, and lost its network again under Linux. The BIOS is thorough, down to the front LED, but English only. The reviewer rated its value 6 out of 10, since the price excludes memory, SSD and Windows.
- For whom
- A quiet Windows office PC or Home Assistant host, for someone who will supply memory and storage.
- Not for
- Linux servers where the network must survive every reboot, and buyers chasing value: rivals include memory and storage for similar money.
Our own summary of 4 published sources, reviewed Sep 23, 2026. We have not tested this Mini PC ourselves; the sources are listed under About this data.
Performance
Same Procyon Office Productivity version, application versions and power profile.
Price history
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N150) · Barebone · RAM & SSD not included
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About this data6 references
Specs and any benchmark results come from the sources below. We haven't tested this Mini PC ourselves.
Notes
- Measured wall power, acoustic measurements and configuration-matched benchmark results remain unverified.
- The ASUS web table labels 2280 NVMe and 2242 SATA as Slot 1 and Slot 2, but the NUC14MNK-B manual explicitly describes one connector with alternative mounting lengths. This reference follows the installation manual and does not promise simultaneous dual-SSD support.
Sources
- ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N150) — manufacturer specifications ↗
- Manufacturer / specification source
- Selected configuration
- Ports & displays · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- RAM & storage upgrades · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Power supply & power limits · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Dimensions & weight · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- ASUS NUC 14 Essential Kit — ASUS user manual ↗
- RAM & storage upgrades · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- REVIEW: ASUS NUC 14 Essential, Needed device for essential Tasks ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 23, 2026
- ComputerBase forum posts by owner frankkl (also thread 2246286 'Linux Mint kein Ton / Schein-Ausgabe') ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 23, 2026
- ASUS NUC 14 Essential customer reviews - LDLC (five reviews tagged N150) ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 23, 2026
- Issue with kernel 6.11.0.21 and realtek driver 9.015 (comments by kimifoud, jusii, jordicm10) ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 23, 2026
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