Specs & Power Consumption: ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ (Ultra 9 185H)
Partially verified data Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ (Ultra 9 185H): 7W idle and 69W under load (measured), 1x 2.5GbE, up to 96 GB RAM. VESA mount behind your monitor.
Technical specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | NUC 14 Pro+ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Max RAM | 96 GB estimate |
| Network ports | 1x 2.5GbE estimate |
| Dimensions | 144 × 112 × 41 mm estimate |
| VESA mount | Yes estimate |
Power consumption & electricity cost
Idle [source]7 W
Under load [source]69 W
Estimated 24/7 average19.4 W
Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)42.49 €
Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 170 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:
Energy: 170 kWh/year · Cost: 42.49 €/year
(3.54 €/month)
Mounting & usage guide
Mounting
- Footprint 144 × 112 mm, 41 mm tall (about 0.66 litres).
- Supports VESA mounting (75/100 mm bracket): attach it behind your monitor or under the desk to free up space. Keep the front USB ports and power button reachable.
- When VESA-mounted, keep the vents clear: leave at least 1-2 cm between the case and the monitor.
Cooling & heat
- Under load it reaches about 69 W and the fan becomes audible. For an always-on server, lower the power limit (TDP) in the BIOS to cut heat and noise.
- Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.
Recommended use cases
- Always-on Home Assistant: at about 7 W idle it is cheap to run 24/7.
- Proxmox VE with several VMs and LXC containers: up to 96 GB RAM.
- Heavy office work, light photo/video editing and intensive multitasking.
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Data sources
- Idle power: 7 W — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
- Load power: 69 W — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: dimensions, VESA support, max RAM, network ports. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.