Two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back are the headline here: each carries DisplayPort 2.1 alongside USB4 data, and together with the two HDMI 2.1 outputs they drive up to four 4K displays from a chassis smaller than a paperback. The HDMI ports are TMDS-limited to 4K@60Hz, so the Thunderbolt ports are where high-refresh panels belong. Worth knowing before you buy: ASUS lists no 3.5mm audio jack anywhere on this NUC, so headphones travel over USB, Bluetooth or the display link.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- ASUS
- Release Year
- 2025
- Model Number
- NUC15CRK / NUC15CRH
- Category
- Desktop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (rear) | 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 carrying DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4; handles display, data or power delivery — PD wattage not published by ASUS |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 2 | — | — | HDMI (rear) | HDMI 2.1 TMDS-compatible, 4K@60Hz; high-refresh displays should use the Thunderbolt 4 ports instead |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) | 1 | — | — | USB-C 20Gbps (front) | 20Gbps data; ASUS lists no Thunderbolt, USB4, DP Alt Mode or PD wattage for this front port |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 | — | — | USB-A 10Gbps (front) | USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB-A 10Gbps (rear) | USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 1 | — | — | USB 2.0 (rear) | 480Mbps; suited to keyboard, mouse or a dongle |
| RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | LAN (rear) | 2.5GbE via Intel I226-V or I226-LM depending on SKU |
| Kensington Security Slot | 1 | — | — | Kensington lock (side) | Physical security slot |
Notes & Compatibility
Shipping confirmed — ASUS tech-spec page live plus a hands-on review with photos and benchmarks (Aug 2025). Codename “Cyber Canyon”, the first NUC 15 generation built under ASUS after the NUC business transfer from Intel. Two chassis heights: NUC15CRK (37mm slim) and NUC15CRH (54mm tall); barebone kits are NUC15CRK-B / NUC15CRH-B / NUC15CRB. CPUs run from Core 3 100U to Core Ultra 7 265H — the Core Ultra 9 285H belongs to the separate NUC 15 Pro+ SKU, do not conflate the two. AUDIO: ASUS’s own front and back I/O tables list NO 3.5mm jack, and the hands-on review lists none either — audio is carried over HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, USB or Bluetooth. No SD or microSD reader. Powered by an external 19V DC brick — 4.74A (90W) on Core-series SKUs, 6.32A (120W) on Core Ultra SKUs — with a barrel inlet, not modeled. Wireless is Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE201 or BE202, by SKU) with Bluetooth 5.4.
Common questions
How many ports does the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) have?
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) has 11 ports in total: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), 3 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 1 × RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) and 1 × Kensington Security Slot.
What kinds of ports does the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) have?
By connector family, the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) has 5 USB, 2 Thunderbolt, 2 HDMI, 1 Network and 1 Other.
How many USB ports does the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) have?
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) has 5 USB ports: 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), 3 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 1 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0). It also has 2 Thunderbolt ports (2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)), which use the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) have?
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) has 4 ports that can carry video: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and 2 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard). Its Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
Does the ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) have a headphone jack?
No. The ASUS NUC 15 Pro (2025) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) and 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2).