- Microsoft confirms Asus and Dell are both working on W365 Cloud PCs to launch in Q3 2026
- The Asus NUC 16 is a 0.7L device, perfect for mounting behind a monitor
- Dell’s compact fanless PC is marketed to regulated industries
Microsoft has announced two OEM partnerships to expand its Windows 365 Cloud PC portfolio, which will now include an Asus device and another from Dell.
Announced by Windows Commercial Marketing VP Stefan Kinnestrand in a blog post, the two third-party devices will boot directly into Windows 365 for a cloud-hosted Windows desktop experience.
Compared to regular Asus and Dell PCs, these Windows 365 Cloud PCs will have no local data, app or workload needs, instead running everything from a separate server.
New Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Starting with the Asus NUC 16, Asus says it’s powered by the “latest Intel processor” with DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5GbE LAN. It has USB-A and USB-C ports as well as HDMI, and because it occupies a volumetric space of about 0.7L, it is perfect for mounting behind a screen.
With support for up to three monitors, Asus is pushing it as a modern hot-desk device.
As for the regular NUC 16 mini PC in its Pro configuration, specifications top out on Intel Core Ultra X9, Arc B390 GPU and NPU 5, 180 TOPS, 96 GB or 128 GB memory, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and dual M.2 SSDs. The Windows 365 Cloud PC version will differ slightly, but it is clear that this compact desktop can have advanced configurations.
On the Dell side, its Pro Desktop features Intel N-series processors in a compact and fanless design. It can also support up to three screens, but it is being positioned more towards regulated industries such as healthcare, finance and the public sector.
Both OEMs are targeting general availability in Q3 2026, though finer details, including pricing, are still under wraps. The two devices join Microsoft’s existing Windows 365 Link device, which is currently available in 20 countries.
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