ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO DUAL-SCREEN LAPTOP HITS PRE-ORDER AT $4,500

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WED, APR 29, 2026

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ASUS has opened pre-orders for the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, featuring dual 16-inch OLED displays. The laptop starts at $4,500.

The revamped Zephyrus Duo marks ASUS' return to dual-screen gaming laptops with a significant upgrade. The 2023 model featured a smaller tilting secondary display, while this iteration replaces it with two massive 16-inch OLED screens. ASUS positioned the device as ideal for content creators and gamers, leveraging the expanded screen real estate for multitasking and professional workflows. The dual OLED setup enables users to run applications side-by-side or use the second display for extended workspace. The $4,500 starting price reflects the premium positioning of the hardware. ASUS unveiled the laptop at CES 2026, continuing the company's reputation for experimental form factors. Full specifications and availability dates have not yet been announced.

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