Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Dell and Asus Unveil New Laptops at CES 2026
At CES 2026, both Dell and Asus showed off their new laptops.
Dell brought back its XPS 14 and XPS 16 with slimmer designs, better batteries, and powerful processors.
They are made with special materials like aluminium and Gorilla Glass.
Asus introduced the second-generation Zenbook Duo, which has a new design, a bigger battery, and even more powerful processors.
Both companies want to make laptops that are great for work and creativity.
Dell's laptops will be available soon, but Asus hasn't said when or how much the Zenbook Duo will cost yet.
Dell reintroduced the XPS 14 and XPS 16 at CES 2026, featuring slimmer profiles, improved performance, and longer battery life.
Asus unveiled the second-generation Zenbook Duo at CES 2026 with a revamped design, upgraded performance, a larger battery, and AI upgrades.
Both Dell's XPS models and Asus' Zenbook Duo use Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with integrated Intel Arc graphics.
Dell's XPS 14 and XPS 16 will be available in limited configurations starting January 6, 2026, with the XPS 14 starting at $1,649.99 and the XPS 16 at $1,849.99.
Asus has not yet revealed the pricing and availability of the Zenbook Duo.
- Who
- Dell and Asus
- What
- Unveiled new laptops at CES 2026
- When
- CES 2026, Dell's availability starts January 6, 2026
- Where
- CES 2026, Dell's initial availability in US and Canada, Asus' availability in India not yet revealed
- Why
- To introduce lighter, faster, and more sustainable models with improved performance and features
Dell
Asus
Design and Build
Dell
Dell's XPS 14 and XPS 16 feature CNC-machined aluminium, Gorilla Glass, and recycled materials, emphasizing durability and sustainability.
Asus
Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 uses Ceraluminum build, enhancing durability and scratch resistance, with a new hinge design and reduced gap between dual screens.
Performance
Dell
Dell's new models run on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with integrated Intel Arc graphics, offering significant performance improvements.
Asus
Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 355 or Ultra 9 386H chips, paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, with Intel Arc GPUs and up to a 50 TOPS NPU.
Display
Dell
Dell offers OLED or 2K LCD InfinityEdge displays, with the 2K LCD offering up to 27 hours of battery life.
Asus
Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 features a 3K 144Hz Lumina Pro OLED display with an anti-reflective coating.
Battery Life
Dell
Dell's XPS 14 and XPS 16 offer up to 27 hours of battery life with the 2K LCD display and over 40 hours of local video playback.
Asus
Asus Zenbook Duo 2026 is backed by a 99Wh dual-battery layout, providing lasting performance.
Availability and Pricing
Dell
Dell's XPS 14 and XPS 16 will be available in limited configurations starting January 6, 2026, with the XPS 14 starting at $1,649.99 and the XPS 16 at $1,849.99.
Asus
Asus has not yet revealed the pricing and availability of the Zenbook Duo in India.
- Dell Models
- XPS 14, XPS 16
- Dell Redesign Features
- Slimmer profiles, improved performance, longer battery life, refined interfaces
- Dell Materials
- CNC-machined aluminium, Gorilla Glass, recycled materials
- Dell Processors
- Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with integrated Intel Arc graphics
- Dell Performance Improvements
- Up to 57% faster AI performance on XPS 14, up to 78% on XPS 16
- Dell Display Options
- OLED or 2K LCD InfinityEdge displays
- Dell Battery Life
- Up to 27 hours (2K LCD), over 40 hours of local video playback
- Dell Pricing
- XPS 14 starts at $1,649.99, XPS 16 starts at $1,849.99
- Dell Availability
- Limited configurations in US and Canada starting January 6, 2026
- Asus Model
- Zenbook Duo 2026
- Asus Build
- Ceraluminum, new hinge design, 8.28 mm gap between dual screens
- Asus Display
- 3K 144Hz Lumina Pro OLED with anti-reflective coating
- Asus Processors
- Intel Core Ultra 7 355 or Ultra 9 386H, up to 32GB RAM, up to 2TB storage
- Asus GPU and NPU
- Intel Arc GPUs, up to 50 TOPS NPU
- Asus Battery
- 99Wh dual-battery layout
- Asus Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7, two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1
- Asus Accessories
- ASUS Pen 3.0, detachable wireless keyboard
- Asus Pricing and Availability
- Not yet revealed
Sources
Dell revives XPS lineup at CES 2026 with lighter, faster XPS 14 and XPS 16
HP unites OMEN and HyperX series into a single gaming powerhouse at CES 2026: All details
CES 2026: Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 Laptop Processors, Broader Rollout to Follow
Dell Revives XPS at CES 2026 with Redesigned XPS 14 and XPS 16
MSI at CES 2026: From RTX 50 series gaming laptops to new prestige series, here's what’s new
CES 2026: The biggest laptop announcements of the year from Dell, Samsung, HP, Asus and others
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