Asus’ Zenbook Duo dual-screen laptop gets Intel’s new chip and a more seamless hinge

The 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo on a white table with its dual screens in top-and-bottom orientation and keyboard in front of it.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo.

The Asus Zenbook Duo is getting a chip upgrade, an overhauled hinge design, and a big battery upgrade for CES 2026. The new dual-screen laptop will get Intel Panther Lake when it launches later in Q1 2026, though its pricing isn’t finalized. But the most noticeable change is to its finish and its hinge. The Duo now uses Asus’ Ceraluminum finish for a textured feel, and its hinge creates a much more seamless dual-screen experience with less of a gap between the two 14-inch 2880 x 1800 / 144Hz OLED displays.

The new Zenbook Duo also has a slightly smaller footprint compared to the last-gen version, but with a much larger 99Wh battery over the …

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