TL;DR
Asus has reworked the ROG Zephyrus Duo for CES 2026 with two full-size 16-inch 3K 120Hz OLED HDR panels and a detachable keyboard/trackpad. The gaming laptop will offer Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs, with a tentative mid-to-late Q2 2026 launch.
What happened
At CES 2026 Asus revealed a redesigned ROG Zephyrus Duo that replaces the previous slim secondary touchscreen with two full-width 16-inch displays. Each panel is a 3K OLED rated for 120Hz refresh and HDR, with a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits. The laptop includes a removable keyboard and trackpad module that can be used wirelessly or positioned over the lower display, enabling multiple layouts — two-up or side-by-side screen arrangements, tent mode, flat mode, or a conventional single-screen configuration. Under the hood the Duo is offered with Intel Panther Lake processors and Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs, up to an RTX 5090 option. The chassis is a bit thicker and heavier than single-screen Zephyrus models, measuring about 0.77 inches (19.6 mm) thick and weighing 6.28 pounds (2.85 kg). Asus has not finalized pricing, and the company expects availability in mid-to-late Q2 2026.
Why it matters
- Dual full-size OLED panels can improve multitasking, streaming, and creator workflows compared with the previous narrow secondary touchscreen.
- High-end Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs position the Duo for demanding gaming and content-creation workloads.
- A detachable keyboard/trackpad adds flexibility in how users arrange the displays and interact with the system.
- Very bright OLED panels with HDR support may deliver stronger HDR highlights and improved visual clarity for games and media.
Key facts
- Two 16-inch 3K OLED displays, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR-capable, peak brightness up to 1,100 nits.
- Detachable keyboard and trackpad that can operate wirelessly or be positioned over the lower display.
- CPU platform: Intel Panther Lake (specific SKUs not listed in the source).
- GPU options: Nvidia RTX 50-series, up to the RTX 5090.
- Chassis dimensions and weight: approximately 0.77 inches / 19.6 mm thick and 6.28 pounds / 2.85 kg.
- Ports include HDMI 2.1, USB-C / Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, and a full-size SD card slot.
- Design is described as effectively a double Zephyrus G16 in a thicker chassis.
- Pricing has not been finalized; availability is expected in mid-to-late Q2 2026.
What to watch next
- Final pricing and specific configuration options at launch — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world battery life with two high-brightness OLED panels — not confirmed in the source.
- Thermal and sustained performance under gaming or content-creation workloads — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- OLED: A display technology where each pixel emits its own light, enabling deep blacks and high contrast.
- HDR: High Dynamic Range, a technique that expands a display's contrast and color range to show brighter highlights and more detail in shadows.
- Thunderbolt 4: A high-speed interface that carries data, video, and power over USB-C connectors and supports docks and external GPUs.
- RTX 50-series: Nvidia’s generation of high-performance laptop GPUs used for gaming and accelerated compute tasks (specific performance varies by model).
- 3K resolution: A display resolution roughly around 3000 pixels on the long edge; exact pixel counts can vary by manufacturer.
Reader FAQ
When will the new Zephyrus Duo be available?
Asus expects to launch the model in mid-to-late Q2 2026.
How much will it cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
What processors and graphics are offered?
The laptop will use Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs, up to an RTX 5090.
Is the keyboard fixed to the chassis?
No — the keyboard and trackpad are detachable and can be used wirelessly or positioned over the lower display.
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