ASUSMini PC reference
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N97)
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N97) 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 N97
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Memory
- Not included
- Storage
- Not included
Prices across stores
MiniPC.guru compares retailer listings. Purchases are completed on the retailer’s website.
We may earn a commission if you buy through affiliate links.
| Retailer | Availability | Listed price | Last checked | Retailer website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NextWarehouse | In stock | $255.69Lowest checked | View at NextWarehouse | |
 | In stock | $256.37 | View at NEBuMAX | |
 | In stock | $261.16 | View at COLAMCO | |
 | In stock | $276.26 | View at Westend IT Store | |
 Affiliate link | Not confirmed | See at storeCheck failed | View at Newegg | |
 | Out of stock | $199.95 | View at MITXPC | |
 | No longer listed | — | View at eSaitech | |
 | No longer listed | — | View at LTT Partners | |
 | Out of stock | $250 | View at CDW | |
 | Not confirmed | See at storeCheck failed | View at IP Security Depot | |
 | Not confirmed | See at storeCheck failed | View at PCNation |
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 N97
- Graphics
- Intel UHD 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
Not enough owner reports yet. We publish this section only once enough owners and independent reviewers have written about a model; we do not summarise a handful of comments.
Performance
Same Procyon Office Productivity version, application versions and power profile.
Price history
ASUS NUC 14 Essential (N97) · Barebone · RAM & SSD not included
Loading checks…
New condition · US stores · USD · Selected configuration only. Prices exclude shipping and tax. Each price stays on the chart until that listing's next check, for at most 36 hours, the same window the store prices use. Out-of-stock, failed and missing checks leave gaps.
About this data2 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 (N97) — 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
Related models
Models with related processors, graphics or use cases. Check each model’s specifications and configurations before comparing.
