The Intel NUC 14 Lunar Canyon brings Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 to the front panel

Lunar Canyon puts its two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C ports on the front panel — convenient for plugging in peripherals without reaching around back. The rear has two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. There’s also a 3.5mm audio combo jack and an SDXC card reader. It’s a smart layout that prioritizes the high-bandwidth ports where you can actually reach them.