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ASUS brings Ceraluminum to their 2026 Zenbook range alongside a new dual-display Zenbook Duo

Alongside their gaming announcements, ASUS has also announced their new lifestyle range with a new dual-screen Zenbook Duo, and updates across their ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook range. 

Aimed at Australians balancing demanding careers, creative pursuits, and a passion for entertainment, the new Zenbook, ProArt and Vivobook range bring 

AI-powered processors from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm showcasing the Ryzen AI 400 Series, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and Snapdragon X2 Elite/Elite Extreme system on chip.

Speaking at the launch, BradleyHowe, Head of Consumer, ASUS Australia. said

Australians don’t compartmentalise their lives, and their technology shouldn’t either. This new generation of AI-powered laptops are built around that reality. Whether you’re deep in a deadline, lost in a creative project, or simply unwinding, these devices adapt to you. That’s what intelligent computing should feel like, and that’s exactly what we’re bringing to Australia.

Zenbook

ASUS has announced new Zenbook A-series and S-Series, laptops in 14” and 16” sizes, as well as the luxuriously decadent dual-display Zenbook Duo featuring 14” OLED displays. 

One of the biggest announcements for their entire Zenbook range is the introduction of their lightweight Ceraluminum material to the entire ZenBook range, including the new ultra-light Zenbook A-Series.

Ceraluminum is ASUS proprietary lightweight material, blending the strength of aluminium with the look and feel of ceramic for a finish that feels premium, while adding strength and durability to the exterior. 

Zenbook Duo

The Zenbook Duo is the flagship of the range, bringing together Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processors with dual 14” 3K resolution OLED displays for increased productivity on the go.

The new 2026 Zenbook Duo offers an improved design, with the new hideaway hinge offering a more seamless experience between the displays, while the new integrated kickstand blends into the chassis. 

Using a 99Wh dual- battery setup that ensures both displays receive equal power. ASUS will use Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors in the Zenbook Duo 2026, with Intel ARC GPUs and up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of on-board storage.

The Zenbook Duo will also use a new  intelligent keyboard docking system which is more durable, and uses POGO pins to ensure better connections.

ASUS says the Zenbook Duo 2026 will launch this month for ,499 with a slightly less specced coming next month for ,399. 

Zenbook A-Series

If you’re after a more traditional clamshell laptop, the new Zenbook A-series comes in both 14” and 16” display sizes, in an ultra-portable form-factor that offers lightweight, powerful computing on the go.

The Zenbook A14 will include a WUXGA resolution OLED display, and options for Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite or AMD Ryzen AI processors. The laptop will include up to 32 hours local video playback in a sub-1kg chassis.

The Zenbook A16 will include a 16” 3K resolution OLED display in a Ceraluminum body. Under the hood, they’re powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite “Glymur” SIP, it comes with  48GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. 

ASUS will release the Zenbook A14 in Iceland Gray, while the Zenbook A16 will come in Zabriskie Beige.

Zenbook S-Series

Rounding out the Zenbook family is the newly redesigned Zenbook S-series blending precision engineering with refined design, offering an ultrathin profile in a striking CNC-milled design with options for OLED displays on select models.

ASUS says the Zenbook S16 will include a 3K resolution OLED Touch display, powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, while the Zenbook S16 will include a 14@ 3K resolution touch display and powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 processors. 

The Zenbook S14 and Zenbook S16 are on-sale now, with the S14 starting at ,999 while the Zenbook S16 is priced at ,699. 

Vivobook

The ASUS Vivobook series is a more budget friendly option for laptop buyers, with the new ASUS Vivobook S series delivering ‘user-experience without performance compromise’ says ASUS.

The range includes both 14-inch and 16-inch models with the Vivobook S14 and S16 bringing a Copilot+ PC computing experience offering great battery life and performance. There’s also the Vivobook 18 and Vivobook 16 offering even more budget friendly options.

The Vivobook S-Series will utilise either Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen AI processors in a range of options. The Zenbook series will include both OLED and IPS display options – though none are touch compatible.

The laptops will utilise the on-board AI-enabled processors to offer features including integrated AI noise cancellation, intelligent facial recognition and personalised voice access for improved security. 

Paired with the optional OLED displays is ATMOS audio making it a perfect device for media streaming, gaming or just listening to some music.

The laptops include a thin, lightweight profile with a metallic finish which also includes military-grade durability – making it perfect for students, or road warriors on the move. 

The Vivobook S14 and S16, as well as Vivobook 16 and 18 are available now through the ASUS online store.  

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