Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon)

What type of RAM does the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon) support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports dual-channel DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB (2x 32 GB modules).

How many M.2 slots does the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon) have, and what storage types are supported?

It has two M.2 slots: one M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe, and one M.2 2242 slot supporting PCIe Gen 4 x2 NVMe. There is no SATA M.2 support.

Does the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon) include a 2.5-inch drive bay?

No, it does not include a 2.5-inch drive bay. All internal storage is limited to the two M.2 NVMe slots.

What CPU is used in the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon)?

It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor (Meteor Lake-H), featuring 16 cores (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 2 low-power E-cores) and integrated Intel Arc graphics.

What ports are available on the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon)?

It includes two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C ports (front), two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (rear), one HDMI 2.1 port, one 2.5GbE RJ-45 Ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, and an SDXC card reader.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?

Yes, both the DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and the two M.2 NVMe SSDs are user-upgradeable. The RAM is socketed (not soldered), and the M.2 drives are replaceable.

What are the form factor constraints for the Intel NUC 14 (Lunar Canyon)?

It uses the compact NUC form factor (approximately 4.6 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches / 117 x 112 x 37 mm). The small chassis limits internal expansion to the two M.2 slots and two SO-DIMM slots, with no room for a 2.5-inch drive or additional PCIe cards.