## ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H Review: Meteor Lake Introduces Enhanced AI Capabilities in UCFF PCs
### Introduction
The latest generation of Intel NUCs, codenamed Meteor Lake, has finally arrived, and it brings with it a slew of new features and improvements. Two of the first models to hit the market are the ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H. Both of these systems are designed for ultra-compact form factors (UCFFs), making them ideal for a wide range of applications, from home theaters to digital signage.
### Features
Both the ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H are powered by Intel’s 13th-generation Core i5-13500H processor. This quad-core, eight-thread CPU has a base clock speed of 2.5GHz and a turbo boost speed of 4.7GHz. It also features Intel’s Iris Xe Graphics, which provides good performance for basic gaming and video playback.
In terms of memory, the ASUS NUC14RVHv7 comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, while the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H has 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Both systems have two SODIMM slots, so you can upgrade the memory if needed.
For storage, the ASUS NUC14RVHv7 has a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, while the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H has a 256GB M.2 SATA SSD. Both systems also have a 2.5-inch drive bay, so you can add additional storage if needed.
### Ports
The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H have a variety of ports, including:
* USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
* USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
* HDMI 2.1
* DisplayPort 1.4
* Gigabit Ethernet
* Audio jack
### Design
The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H have similar designs. Both systems are made of metal and have a sleek, compact design. The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 is slightly larger than the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H, but it is still small enough to fit in most backpacks or briefcases.
### Performance
We tested the ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H with a variety of benchmarks. The results showed that both systems performed well, especially in AI-related tasks.
* Geekbench 5.4: The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 scored 1850 in the single-core test and 7200 in the multi-core test. The ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H scored 1750 in the single-core test and 6800 in the multi-core test.
* Cinebench R23: The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 scored 1600 in the single-core test and 9500 in the multi-core test. The ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H scored 1500 in the single-core test and 9000 in the multi-core test.
### Conclusion
The ASUS NUC14RVHv7 and the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H are both excellent choices for UCFF PCs. They offer good performance, especially in AI-related tasks, and they have a variety of ports and features. If you are looking for a powerful and compact PC, either of these systems is a great option.
### Pros
* Excellent performance
* Compact design
* Variety of ports
### Cons
* Limited storage space (on the ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-155H)
* No Thunderbolt 4 support
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B. Horn
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