At CES 2026 this week, ASUS unveiled a wide range of new products, including an updated Zenbook Duo laptop. This version boasts two 14-inch screens, a detachable keyboard, and a stand that can be adjusted for comfortable viewing.
The update was anticipated, but ASUS also surprised everyone by announcing a new version of the Duo – the ROG Zephyrus Duo. This new model is specifically built for gamers and creative professionals.
I’m a digital artist and avid gamer, so I’m really excited about the new ROG Zephyrus Duo.
Our review of the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2025) by Ben Wilson shows we were really impressed with how easily the previous model switched between horizontal and vertical views, thanks to its strong, adjustable stand. We also liked that the keyboard could attach magnetically to the lower screen if you only wanted to use one display. The Zephyrus Duo offers many of the same great features.
The Zenbook Duo and Zephyrus Duo are adaptable laptops great for both work and play. The latest 2026 versions improve on previous models with faster Intel AI processors, longer battery life, and other enhancements.
ASUS Zenbook Duo vs ROG Zephyrus Duo
Naturally, I wanted to see how the Zenbook Duo (2026) stacks up against the new Zephyrus Duo, so I put together a comparison chart based on all the specifications that have been released so far.
ASUS recently shared more details about the Zenbook Duo, including its different models. I’ve compiled this information, along with everything I’ve found so far about the new ROG Zephyrus Duo, in the chart below.
| ASUS Zenbook Duo | ROG Zephyrus Duo | |
| Price | TBA | TBA |
| Release Date | Jan 2026 (Ultra 7 355) | Feb 2026 (Ultra 9 386H) | TBA |
| Display | Dual 14″ OLED Touchscreen, 3K (2880 x 1800), 16:10 aspect ratio, 500nits, 1000nits HDR peak brightness, 100 | Dual 16″ OLED Touchscreen, 3K, HDR peak brightness 1100 nits, 100 |
| Refresh Rate / Response Time | 144Hz / 0.2ms | 120Hz / 0.2ms |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 / Ultra 9 386H | Latest Intel Core Ultra |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 L |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost up to 48 TOPS | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS | Intel NPU |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR5X | 64GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4 |
Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) 2x Thunderbolt 4 with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
TBA |
| Comes with | Adjustable kickstand and separate keyboard | Adjustable kickstand and separate keyboard |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | TBA |
| Battery | 99Whr | 90Whr |
| Dimensions | 31.01 x 20.86 x 1.96 ~ 2.34 cm (12.21″ x 8.21″ x 0.77″ ~ 0.92″) | TBA |
| Keyboard Dimensions | 30.63 x 20.37 x 0.51cm (12.06 x 8.02x 0.20 inches) | TBA |
| Weight | 1.65kg (3.64lb) | 2.85kg (6.28lb) |
The Zephyrus Duo has bigger 16-inch OLED touchscreens, while the Zenbook Duo has 14-inch OLED screens. This larger size on the Zephyrus Duo is especially helpful for creative tasks and gaming.
Given its larger screens, more memory and storage, and much more powerful NVIDIA graphics card, it’s understandable that the Zephyrus Duo (6.28 pounds) is considerably heavier than the Zenbook Duo (3.64 pounds).
The Zenbook Duo (2026) is great for everyday tasks like office work or school, but the Zephyrus Duo is a much more powerful option for demanding activities such as playing high-end games or using professional creative tools like 3D rendering software.
The Zenbook Duo will be available with either an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor starting around January 2026. For those wanting even more power, an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H option will be released in February 2026.
The price of the new Zenbook Duo (2026) hasn’t been announced yet, but it will be sold at Best Buy and on the ASUS website. Considering the previous model started at $1,699.99, the 2026 version will likely be more expensive. Factors like tariffs, increased DRAM costs, and GPU shortages could further drive up the price.
We don’t yet know when the Zephyrus Duo will be released, nor how much it will cost. Given its powerful components, it’s expected to be more expensive than the Zenbook Duo (2026), but we’ll need to wait for official pricing details.
We’re curious to know your thoughts on the new Zenbook Duo (2026) and Zephyrus Duo! Are you planning to buy either of these laptops? If so, let us know in the comments which one you prefer and why.
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2026-01-06 20:44