ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
ASUS
75 Overall Score
vs
Apple iMac 21.5" Certified Refurbished Silver 2017
Apple
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
70 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
This mini PC generally receives high praise for its compact size, quiet operation, and good performance for business and home use. Many users appreciate the multiple connectivity options and the ability to upgrade storage. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with two verified reviewers reporting power failures within a month of use, and one mentioning lag after prolonged sleep mode.
Pros
- Compact and quiet design
- Good performance for business use
- Multiple connectivity options (TB4, USB 3.2, HDMI)
- Upgradable storage (NVMe and 2.5" SATA)
- Runs cool
Cons
- Power failure issues within a month
- Lag after prolonged sleep mode
- Limited USB ports
- Reliability concerns
Build quality 2
Performance 6
Quiet operation 5
Connectivity 4
Value for money 3
Storage upgradability 2
Apple iMac 21.5" Certified Refurbished Silver 2017
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Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Compact
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI | Apple iMac 21.5" Certified Refurbished | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H★ | Intel 7th Generation Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.44 kg | 5.67 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | 2 x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Apple iMac 21.5" Certified Refurbished Silver 2017
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.