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The most helpful thing you can add to any laptop for productivity is a second screen. That’s why I love laptops like the Asus Zenbook Duo. Its twin 14-inch OLED displays are attached by a redesigned hinge that now holds them closer together and on a single plane, for a more seamless look than previous models. The Zenbook Duo and its nearest rival look odd at first glance, but having a twin monitor setup available to you anywhere is incredibly handy. And so cool, too. Let them stare.
In addition to the new hinge, the 2026 Zenbook Duo gets Asus’ lightly textured Ceraluminum coating (which sounds silly but looks and feels great), a much larger battery, and — most importantly — a new Intel Panther Lake CPU. With this streamlined design, all-day battery life, and plentiful power, the Duo is a dual-screen that’s capable enough and versatile enough for most anyone.
8 Verge Score Asus Zenbook Duo (2026) $ 2300 $ 2300 The Good Lovely dual OLEDs that now sit closer together
Versatile dual-screen form factor
Still a great single-screen clamshell
Strong performance and battery life The Bad Gets warm, but not lap-roasting hot
A little heavy and thick for a 14-inch
Vertical orientation compromises sound quality
Much pricier than last-gen $2300 at Asus How we rate and review products
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