Asus Unveils New ROG Zephyrus Line-Up and ROG G1000 Gaming Desktop at CES 2026
Asus has officially launched its refreshed ROG Zephyrus laptop line-up at CES 2026, alongside a brand-new ROG G1000 gaming desktop.
The new portfolio includes:
- ROG Zephyrus G14
- ROG Zephyrus G16
- ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
- ROG G1000 Gaming Desktop
The company has not yet announced pricing or availability details.
ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16: Key Features
The ROG Zephyrus G14 (GU405A) and ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU606) run on Windows 11 Pro. They feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.
Display
- G14: 14-inch 3K ROG Nebula HDR OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz, up to 1100 nits brightness
- G16: 16-inch 2.5K ROG Nebula HDR OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz, up to 1100 nits brightness
Performance
- G14 GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- G16 GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8533
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Both models feature CNC aluminium chassis, a six-speaker audio system, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and a 1-zone RGB keyboard.
Battery
- G14: 73Wh battery with 250W adapter
- G16: 90Wh battery with 250W adapter
ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: Dual-Screen Powerhouse
The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX651) introduces a premium dual-screen design.
- Two 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED touch displays
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 1100 nits peak brightness
It runs on the latest Intel processor and supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
Memory and Storage
- Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery 3.0
- HDMI 2.1
- SD card reader
- Audio combo jack
- DC-in port
The laptop also features a 90Wh battery and a 250W power adapter.
ROG G1000 Gaming Desktop: Built for Extreme Performance
Asus also revealed the new ROG G1000 gaming desktop.
The highlight is the AniMe Holo fan, which projects customizable holographic visuals.
The module is placed in a separate chamber for improved airflow and lower noise.
Cooling and Performance
- ROG Thermal Atrium design
- 420mm AIO liquid cooler with three fans
- GPU options:
- ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 / 5080
- ROG Strix RTX 5070 Ti
- AMD Radeon 9070XT
- Up to 128GB DDR5 RAM
- Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
The desktop uses a massive 104-litre ATX chassis designed for high-performance gaming and cooling efficiency.
Final Thoughts
With the new Zephyrus line-up and ROG G1000 desktop, Asus is making a bold move. They want to dominate the premium gaming market in 2026.
More details on pricing and regional availability are expected soon.
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