Thanks to a complete redesign for 2026, the ASUS Zenbook Duo has become an even better productivity machine for anyone who appreciates the power of two screens instead of one.
Thanks to a complete redesign for 2026, the ASUS Zenbook Duo has become an even better productivity machine for anyone who appreciates the power of two screens instead of one. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget)
It takes time for novel designs to catch on. But even so, I am still wondering why the Zenbook Duo hasn't had a bigger impact on the market after ASUS released its first true dual-screen laptop two years ago. Notebooks like these provide the kind of screen space you'd typically only get from a dual monitor setup, but in a much more compact form factor that you can easily take on the road. It could be that people were wary of an unfamiliar design, shorter battery life or buying a first-gen product — all of which are understandable concerns. However, now that ASUS has given the ZenBook Duo a total redesign for 2026, the company has addressed practically all of those barriers to entry while making it an even more convincing machine for anyone who could use more display space. Which, in my experience, is pretty much everyone.
Editor’s note: The 2026 ASUS Zenbook Duo is expected to be available for pre-order sometime in late February, with general availability slated for March.
ASUS / Engadget 90 100 Expert Score ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026) While it's a bit pricey, the added convenience and productivity of the Zenbook Duo's dual-screen design is more than worth the premium. Pros Two gorgeous OLED displays
More compact design than the original
Surprisingly good battery
Unique form factor Cons A bit pricey
No SD card slot $2,100 at ASUS
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