ASUS' dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo is now on pre-order starting at $4,500

Source: Engadget

Overview

ASUS has opened pre‑orders for the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, billed as the “world’s first 16‑inch dual‑screen gaming laptop.” Pricing starts at $4,500 for the RTX 5070 Ti configuration and $5,500 for the RTX 5090 version.

Display

• Dual 16‑inch OLED touchscreens, each 3K HDR, delivering a combined 21 inches of diagonal screen space.
• Certified DisplayHDR True Black 1000 with up to 1,100 nits peak brightness.
• 120 Hz refresh rate and 0.2 ms response time on both panels; only the primary screen supports NVIDIA G‑Sync.

Keyboard & Operation Modes

• Detachable magnetic Bluetooth keyboard with a 5.1 mm profile, 1.7 mm key travel, and an ultra‑large touchpad.
• Five dedicated modes:
  1. Dual Screen – keyboard removed, both displays active.
  2. Laptop – standard 16‑inch screen with keyboard.
  3. Sharing – screens flat at 180°, ideal for collaboration.
  4. Book – both screens in portrait orientation.
  5. Tent – hinge forms an A‑frame for presentation or media consumption.

Performance

• CPU: 16‑core Intel Core Ultra 9 386H.
• GPU: Choice of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 or RTX 5090 (max TGP 135 W). The RTX 5090 includes DLSS 4, frame generation, and fourth‑gen ray‑tracing cores.
• Memory & Storage: 32 GB RAM, 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD.
• Enhanced cooling with a redesigned motherboard, larger vapor chamber, and dual fans.

Design & Availability

• CNC‑milled aluminum chassis in a new “Stellar Grey” finish.
• “Slash” lighting array featuring 35 discrete zones.
• Pre‑orders available through ASUS and partners such as Newegg.

Reference

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