The Intel NUC 13 Pro is the latest line of compact computers from the chip giant. Codenamed “Arena Canyon”, it will be sold in various formats in the coming weeks, barebones, as a basis for other integrators’ models, and in a good number of ready-to-use pre-configurations. Their destinations differ with respect to their multiple versions, allowing them to be used in businesses, offices or on consumer desks.

Intel sells small desktop computers under the NUC brand (Another computer technology unit) for more than ten years. Although the industry offers many mini-PCs, Intel models They continue to be a great reference. While the lineup has expanded over time, the 4×4-inch lineup remains the centerpiece of these NUCs.

Intel NUC 13 Pro: Lots of options

Intel has updated the internal basis of its compacts to the thirteenth generation of Core processors Raptor Lake, which offers increased power per watt compared to the previous generation. If there’s one thing that makes this line stand out, it’s the amount of CPU-based options that can be used, including the vPro 13Gen introduced this week, which includes security and hardware management for enterprise use.

The including processors are Raptor Lake “U” or “P”:

• Intel Core i3-1315U or Core i3-1315UE
• Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1340PE
• Intel Core i7-1360P
• Intel Core i5-1350P vPro or Core i5-1350PE vPro
• Intel Core i7-1370P vPro or Core i7-1370PE vPro

Like previous versions, the NUCs are offered in two versions according to their format, “slim” or “tall” generics that include an additional 2.5-inch bay for storage expansion. Its size is tremendously contained in the square design a little more than 10 cm on a side.

They are equipped with two SODIMM slots for storing up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM. In terms of storage, they include an M.2 2280 slot for installing a PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD as a base, and the additional bay mentioned in the tall models for an SSD or SATA hard drive.

His connectivity is another highlight and we can mention:

• 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports
• 1 Ethernet port 2.5GbE (Intel i226-LM)
• Module with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
• 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
• 1 USB 2.0 Type A port
• 2 HDMI 2.1 ports
• 1 3.5 mm audio jack

To understand the dimension of this «Arena Canyon» platform, say this the line contains 38 different productsincluding 8 motherboards, 6 barebones where the user installs their own memory, storage and operating system, and 24 ready-to-use kits with all kinds of options depending on CPU, memory, SSD and pre-installed Windows 11 Home or Pro.

The Intel NUC 13 Pro will be available in the coming weeks with prices starting from $340 to $1,080 complete set.