ASUS NUC 13 Rugged
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged
Reliable performance in unreliable conditions
- Kits and boards offer the perfect combination of performance, connectivity, and reliability in a fanless, dust-resistant ruggedized chassis.
- Can withstand 0° to 50°C external ambient operating temperatures on select kits.
- Built to survive environments most PCs can't.
- Versatile mounting options to put compute where it's needed.
- Qualified for 24/7 sustained operation1.
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Make amazing experiences possible
Unlock unparalleled performance, connectivity, and reliability with ASUS NUC 13 Rugged kits and boards. Expertly crafted in a fanless, dust-resistant ruggedized chassis, these devices showcase the perfect synergy of power and durability. Featuring the Intel® Processor N50 and Intel® Atom® processors, ASUS NUC 13 Rugged devices are tailor-made for applications that demand resilience against dust exposure, shocks, and vibration. Select kits are engineered to endure extended external ambient temperatures (0-50°C on tall chassis), ensuring unwavering performance even in the most demanding conditions. Elevate your computing experience with the ideal blend of strength and sophistication.
Powerful performance in a small, durable footprint
Like all ASUS NUCs, the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged is a versatile platform for edge solutions with a small form factor, platform longevity, and I/O expandability. To unlock new possibilities for ASUS partners and their customers, the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged incorporates a rugged, fanless, heat-and dust-resistant design with flexible mounting options.This latest evolution of the NUC can be deployed in more places and service more challenging use cases with standout performance, self-healing, and display capabilities.
Three or Five-year
availability commitment*
24/7 operation
for five years1
Three-year
warranty
Quality and reliability
More than a PC
This innovative ASUS NUC 13 Rugged solution transcends the traditional notion of a PC. It stands as a resilient, potent, and robust edge computing platform capable of fueling a myriad of today’s critical and demanding use cases. Whether for work, home office, business, or industrial applications, the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged’s versatility opens up new opportunities and possibilities for partners throughout their value chain.
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged features the Intel® Atom® x7425E / Intel® Atom® x7211E / Intel® Processor N50, delivering robust performance. It is equipped with Intel® UHD Graphics integrated with an IPU for enhanced graphics capabilities. The Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 comes pre-installed in the M.2 slot for most kit SKUs, complemented by external antennas on the chassis, ensuring reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity. Storage-wise, it boasts a 64 GB eMMC soldered-down and includes an M.2 2280 key M slot, providing support for PCIe x2 NVMe SSD for expanded storage options.
The Edge and IoT opportunity
Edge and IoT are growing rapidly across nearly every industry. And ASUS partners of all types are striving to develop and deploy next-generation edge solutions. To do so, they need the right edge hardware to meet customer requirements and satisfy long- term expectations.
With a purpose-built design, the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged can help you satisfy these requirements and enable key edge use cases for our partners in virtually every industry — from retail to manufacturing.
Connectivity
Antenna port
LED indicators
USB 3.2 Gen 2
DC-in
Cable locking arm
Dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports & Wi-Fi 6E
USB 2.0
Dual HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) & built-in CEC
Antenna port
LED indicators
USB 3.2 Gen 2
DC-in
Cable locking arm
Dual HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz) & built-in CEC
USB 2.0
Dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports & Wi-Fi 6E
Demand for smart edge is growing
For over a decade, NUCs have functioned as edge computing devices, finding primary application in retail, banking, and hospitality industries. They have been utilized for tasks such as digital signage, multi-display video walls, intelligent vending, digital kiosks, and other interactive displays. In the early days of digital signage, solutions were simplistic, displaying digital information with limited graphics in public spaces. As technology has advanced, digital signage has transformed into a powerful marketing tool capable of delivering personalized, targeted content to viewers.
The NUC boasts several standout features that enhance its performance and durability. Operating within an extended temperature range of 0-50°C, it excels in diverse environments, particularly applicable to tall chassis setups. Its IP50-rated fanless and dust-resistant chassis, complete with cover plugs for unused ports, ensures robust protection against environmental elements. With WMI APIs facilitating network management across various Windows operational environments, maintenance time and costs are significantly reduced. Furthermore, the NUC is qualified for 24x7 sustained operation1, underscoring its reliability for long-term and intensive usage.
Digital signage
Kiosk
Remote monitoring
- Product availability depends on SKU.
- 24x7 operation with up to 80% activity over five years.
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- Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 7, Intel Core Ultra 5, or Intel Core 3 processors
- Intel Arc™ graphics on specified SKUs
- Intel® AI Boost on specified SKUs (Intel’s newest NPU purpose-built to handle longer-running AI workloads at low power.)
- Dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz SODIMMs, 96GB max
- M.2 22x80 key M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- M.2 22x42 key M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4
- Support for SATA 2.5-inch HDD (Tall kit)
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (vPro & non-vPro), supporting 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.3 via internal antennas
- Intel i226 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i225-LM on vPro models; i226-V on non-vPro models)
- Extensive connectivity includes Thunderbolt™ 4, HDMI® 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and internal USB 2.0 headers
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- Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- 14th Generation Processor
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9/7/5 processor
- Intel® Iris Xe Graphics
- Dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz SODIMMs, 96GB max
- M.2 22x80 key M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- M.2 22x42 key M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4
- SATA 2.5in HDD Support (Tall kit)
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, supporting 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.3 w/internal antennas
- Intel® i226 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i225-LM on vPro SKUs; i225-V on non-vPro SKUs)
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (DP 2.1 & USB4)
- 2x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible connector with CEC
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 type A ports
- 1x type A and 2x internal USB 2.0 headers
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- Windows 11 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- Up to Quad Extended Displays:
- Dual HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible (4K@60Hz), with built-in CEC per port
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (incl. DP 2.1 and USB4) via back panel type C connectors
- M.2 22x80 key M slot for PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe SSD
- M.2 22x42 key B slot for PCIe x1 Gen3, USB 3.2 Gen2 and SATA SSD expandability
- Intel® i226 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet (i226-LM on vPro SKUs; i226-V on non-vPro SKUs) port
- Support for 2nd LAN (Intel® 2.5 GbE) and 2x additional USB 2.0 ports via internal expansion option (tall kits only)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (vPro & non-vPro) on M.2 slot, supporting 802.11ax and Bluetooth 5.3 w/internal antennas - Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM slots, 1.2V, 64GB max.
- Discrete TPM 2.0 (i7 vPro® and i5 vPro® SKUs only)
- 2x front and 1x rear USB 3.2 Gen2 type A ports
- 1x rear type A and 2x internal USB 2.0 headers
- All USB ports with individual USB power control
- 3.5mm front stereo headset jack
- Up to 7.1 multichannel (or 8-channel) digital audio on HDMI and DP type C ports
- Display emulation (headless display, virtual display, persistent displays) via HDMI ports
- Tall kits only: 2.5” drive bay (15mm SATA) and internal expansion bay via backpanel
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- 12th Gen Intel Core processors, or Intel vPro® Enterprise
- Intel Iris® Xe graphics or Intel® UHD graphics
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- M.2 slots for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD and second SSD (select SKUs support third SSD)
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (select SKUs), 3x USB 3.2 ports, 1x USB 2.0 port, 2x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible
- Connect up to one 8K or four 4K displays
- Intel® 2.5G LAN and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+)
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- 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 & Ultra 7 Processor
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 and RTX™ 4060 Discrete Graphics
- Up to Dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM slots, 1.1V, 64GB* max
- Three M.2 22x80 PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe SSD slots*
- Connect up to five 4K extended displays
- Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i and Bluetooth® 5.3
- Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 /USB4 Type-C port with DP 2.1 and 5V/9V/12V fast charging profiles (rear)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 port
- 2x DisplayPort 1.4a ports
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
- 2x USB 2.0 ports (rear)
- SD Express 8.0 Card Reader
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- Feature with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors or Intel vPro® Enterprise.
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 soldered-down
- 4GB to 16GB soldered-down
- Support for up to quad 4k@60Hz displays (triple DDI plus eDP interfaces)
- Generation agnostic heat-spreader thermal interface
- Supports integration into both stationary and mobile system designs
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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- Intel vPro ® Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 processors
- Intel UHD graphics
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- PCIe X16 Gen5 slot with 8 pin & 2x6+2-pin PCIe power connectors, up to 350W, up to 12” card length, dual-slot capable
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports , 7x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SDXC slot
- Intel ® 2.5G LAN and Intel ® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+)
- Customizable RGB user-replaceable backlit logo
- 650W 80+ Gold internal power supply with geo-specific C13 AC cords
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core i9/i7 processors
- PCIe x16 Gen4 slot supports dual-slot 12“ graphics cards, up to ~350W
- Built in triple 92mm fans so the system stays cool and quiet during hours of heated
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- 4x M.2 slots support massive storage options
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SDXC slot, connect up to three 4K displays
- Intel® 2.5G LAN and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
- Addressable RGB underglow lighting and replaceable RGB front logo
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- 11th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors
- Intel® Iris® Xe graphics
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- M.2 slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD/ or SATA SSD
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, 1x DisplayPort1.4 port, 1x HDMI 2.0, support up to quad display, and 8K
- Two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports for fast data transfers and charging
- Intel ® Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth v5.0
- Full-sized SDXC UHS-ll slot for transferring video from GoPro and DSLR cameras
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 H-series processors
- Intel Arc™ A770M Graphics
- Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM slots, 1.2V, 64GB max
- 2x M.2 22x80 PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe and 1x M.2 22x80 PCIe x4 Gen3 NVMe or SATA3 SSD ready
- Front and rear Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 Type-C ports with 5V/9V fast charging profiles
- Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i225-LM) port
- Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, 802.11ax 2x2 3.0 Gbps w/ 6GHz & DCT + Bluetooth 5.2 (5.3 capable), with internal antennas
- 2x front, 4x rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, and 2x USB 2.0 via internal headers, SD Express slot
- Up to 7.1 multichannel digital audio via HDMI or DisplayPort signals
- 3.5mm front stereo headset jack, 3.5mm rear speaker / TOSLINK combo jack
- Beam-forming, dual-mic array
- 230 x 180 x 60 mm (~2.5L volume)
- RGB-backlit top logo, with user-replaceable mask
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- 13th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors
- 8GB to 32GB soldered-down LPDDR5 memory
- 1x Thunderbolt™ 4, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 , 3x USB 2.0 • 4x display interfaces configurable port
- Support for up to quad 4k@60Hz displays
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E
- Generation agnostic heat-spreader thermal interface Supports integration into both stationary and mobile system designs
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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