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Posted by Toortle

- January 08, 2025, 22:04:34

Quote from: Jonathan Swift on January 08, 2025, 19:05:12Something is off, while I appreciate the full rundown of testing every aspect of this new NUC, the price factor goes unaddressed and is a major downside: there's no way a N150-powered mini PC will/should sell in the $650-750 range regardless of the brand that makes it.

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QuotePrice 295 EUR

Posted by Jonathan Swift

- January 08, 2025, 19:05:12

Something is off, while I appreciate the full rundown of testing every aspect of this new NUC, the price factor goes unaddressed and is a major downside: there's no way a N150-powered mini PC will/should sell in the $650-750 range regardless of the brand that makes it.

I would take a Beelink EQ14 or any other "cheap" mini PC with the same chip over this at a fraction of the price any day.

Posted by Redaktion

- January 08, 2025, 14:25:17

The Asus NUC 14 Essential is a mini PC equipped with Intel's Core 3 N355 processor. It's an affordable device for anyone interested in a solution for office work, home entertainment or as a multimedia station. But how much power is actually packed into this handy PC? We answered these and other questions in our detailed review.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-NUC-14-Essential-review-An-efficient-mini-PC-as-a-desktop-replacement-that-s-useful-for-everyday-use-and-at-the-office.943361.0.html