ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) Laptop Boasts Dual Screens, Refined for Everyday Multitasking

ASUS’ reveals their all-new Zenbook DUO (2026), a seriously unique laptop that fits two full-size OLED displays into a single compact package. When you lift the lid, you’ll see two bright 14-inch touchscreens, each with a pin-sharp 2880 x 1800 resolution and silky smooth 144Hz refresh rates. The colors really pop with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and let’s be honest, it’s no surprise that 1000 nits of peak brightness brings HDR content to life, while everyday use will remain comfortable at 500 nits.

It includes a revolutionary new hinge design, which has reduced the distance between the screens by 70% compared to the previous year’s model. As a result, material now flows effortlessly across both displays, whether you’re fighting on two screens, dragging windows side by side, or watching a film that spans both panels. ASUS calls these screens “Lumina Pro OLED” and has seen fit to include stylus capabilities, allowing you to scrawl down brief notes or sketches on either panel while you’re at it.

The Zenbook DUO (2026) is powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, which are part of the Panther Lake family. You can choose between the Core Ultra 7 355H for everyday use and the more powerful Core Ultra 9 386H for gaming and video editing. You can get up to 32GB of fast LPDDR5x RAM for a smooth ride, and storage is covered with up to 2TB over two SSD slots, which is ideal for demanding jobs like video editing or multitasking.

Battery life has been increased to 99 watt-hours, which are divided across twin battery cells to maintain balance. ASUS claims you can watch video on both screens for up to 12 hours, although this will vary depending on how bright you set things and what you’re doing with the laptop. They’ve also improved the cooling with larger fans and increased ventilation to keep things quiet even when the processor is pushed to its 45W limit. The Zenbook Duo (2026) offers all of the ports you need, including 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB-A, full-size HDMI 2.1, an audio jack, and wireless connections via Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, allowing you to easily interchange files and set up devices.

The body is built of Ceraluminum, a material developed by ASUS that combines the strength of aluminum with a ceramic-like finish that looks great and is highly resistant to scratches. The footprint has actually been reduced compared to the previous generation, measuring around 31 x 21 cm when closed. When closed without the keyboard, it is 1.45 cm thick, but when docked, it increases to 2 cm. And, at only 1.65 kg (with the keyboard), it’s certainly portable enough for a daily commute.

A detachable full-size keyboard clicks into place magnetically and charges using those ingenious retractable pogo pins. Alternatively, you can just turn it off and switch to Bluetooth mode, which is a game changer when you’re attempting to work somewhere. Or, Hell, you can simply discard it all and use a tablet modem; who needs a keyboard anyway? With that, you may play about with the two screens in all their magnificence. In any case, you can use the built-in kickstand to position the two screens vertically or horizontally, according on your preference.

But what about sound? Don’t even get me started: 6 speakers producing clean Dolby Atmos audio is a real delight. Let’s not forget the front-mounted tweeters and woofers that handle the low-end bass. ASUS’ ScreenXpert is what makes it all possible, allowing you to manage windows across both screens while also providing a few useful motion shortcuts for swiftly switching between screen modes. Plus, there’s that FHD webcam with IR face login at the top of one of the screens, because you’ll undoubtedly have people come to you for impromptu video chats.

The entry-level variations powered by the Core Ultra 7 CPU will be released this month, with the higher-end versions following in February. As for pricing, you’ll just have to wait a little longer to find out, but don’t be surprised if it’s north of $2,500.
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