Asus' Zenbook lineup gets 2026 refresh — ZenBook 14, Duo return with new AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon chips
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At CES 2026, Asus refreshes its tried and true Zenbook lineup with a swathe of new models, including the Zenbook lineup, with new S14, S16, A14, A16, and Zenbook Duo, sporting brand-new chips and upgrades.
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At CES 2026, Asus revealed its new lineup of notebooks, retooling its Zenbooks with new chips from AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel. Prices and availability, however, remain a mystery.
Kicking things off is the Asus Zenbook S series. Both models are equipped with an Aluminum chassis and Windows Hello FHD IR cameras. The 14-inch S14's new configurations are equipped with Intel's new Panther Lake-based Core Ultra lineup, sporting up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a swanky 3K OLED display, with a 120Hz refresh rate and WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) resolution. At its heaviest, these models come in at 2.7 pounds, and in two colorways, which Asus has dubbed Scandinavian White and Antrim Grey.
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Asus Zenbook S14 & S16 2026 specs
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Asus Zenbook S14
Asus Zenbook S16
CPU
Up to Intel Core Ultra X9 (Series 3)
Up to AMD Ryzen AI HX 470
GPU
Intel Arc Graphics
Up to AMD Radeon 890M
RAM
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
Storage
1 TB M.2 SSD
1TB M.2 SSD
Display
14-inch OLED, 2880x1800, touch, 120Hz
16-inch OLED, 2880x1800, 120Hz
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD 4.0 card reader
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 (Tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 7 (Tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4
Battery
77 WHr
83 WHr
Availability
TBD
TBD
Starting Price
TBD
TBD
Zenbook A14 & A16
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The Asus Zenbook A14 and A16 are similar products, with one big difference: They're based on Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. The A14 is limited to utilizing the 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite, meanwhile the A16 boasts up to a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.
The A14 can come configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with the A16 can cramming in up to 48GB of LPDDR5X, which may be handy for running local AI applications. Otherwise, expect much of the same when compared to the S-series above. Note that the 14-inch model has a lower-resolution display and a slower refresh rate, too. Both models sport an FHD IR camera, built-in speakers, and up to 130W charging via USB-C. Unlike the S14 and S16, the A14 and A16 are only available in Zabriskie Beige.
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Zenbook A14 & A16 2026 specs
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Asus Zenbook A14
Asus Zenbook A16
CPU
Snapdragon X2 Elite
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Qualcomm Adreno GPU
RAM
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
48GB LPDDR5X
Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 SSD
1TB M.2 SSD
Display
14-inch OLED, 1920x1200, 60Hz
16-inch OLED, 2880x1800, touch, 120Hz
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD 4.0 card reader
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 (Tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 7 (Tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4
Battery
70 WHr
70 WHr
Availability
TBD
TBD
Starting Price
TBD
TBD
Asus Zenbook 14: AMD & Intel
For a more budget-oriented consumer, the standard Asus Zenbook offers slightly more modest specs, in addition to fewer frills compared to the aforementioned A and S lineups. Four SKUs have been announced, with one announced with Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H, based on the older Arrow Lake architecture, and a 'Quiet Blue' colorway. The Intel SKU offers a 120Hz display, whereas refresh rates are not mentioned for the following three AMD SKUs; you also get an additional Thunderbolt 4 port, compared to the AMD models.
The three AMD SKUs are only differentiated by availability, RAM capacity, and OS choice. If you buy at Walmart, expect to get Windows 11 Home, but if you buy from the Asus Store, you'll get Windows 11 Pro.
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Aside from that, expect a 2.82-pound, lightweight chassis and a 14-inch OLED display capable of up to 400 nits of brightness. No refresh rates have been publicized for the AMD models here, so it may only carry a 60Hz refresh rate.
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Asus Zenbook 14 specs
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Asus Zenbook 14 (AMD)
Asus Zenbook 14 (Intel)
CPU
Up to AMD Ryzen AI 5 440
Intel Core Ultra 8 285H
GPU
AMD RDNA 3.5
Intel Arc 140T
RAM
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
32GB LPDDR5X
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0
1TB PCIe 4.0
Display
14-inch OLED, 1920x1200
14-inch OLED, 1920x120, 120Hz
Ports
1X USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Battery
75 WHr
75 WHr
Availability
TBD
TBD
Starting Price
TBD
TBD
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Asus Zenbook Duo
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Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 specs
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Asus Zenbook Duo
CPU
Intel Core Ultra X9 (Series 3)
GPU
Intel Arc Graphics
RAM
32GB LPDDR5X
Storage
1TB M.2 SSD
Display
2x 14-inch OLED, 2880x1800, 144Hz
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 (Tri-band), Bluetooth 5.4
Battery
99 WHr
Availability
TBD
Starting Price
TBD
For those all about productivity while on the move, the Asus Zenbook Duo offers a large, dual-screen display, for much more screen real estate than a standard notebook, similar to its predecessors.
The laptop chassis is built using Ceraluminum, and it also comes with a built-in kickstand, made from the same material. Since you have to drive two displays, you also get a 99 WHr battery to make up for the increased power usage. You'll also get top-shelf 1000-nit OLED panels here, as well as a smaller design, which Asus claims offers a 5% smaller footprint, in addition to support for Asus Pen 3.0.
Sayem Ahmed is the Subscription Editor at Tom's Hardware. He covers a broad range of deep dives into hardware both new and old, including the CPUs, GPUs, and everything else that uses a semiconductor.
