The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo stood out previously with its secondary display extending across the keyboard area, which even appeared in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home and drew attention. The latest version eliminates the keyboard entirely, replacing it with a complete secondary screen to create a setup boasting two 16-inch OLED touchscreen panels.
This configuration results in a substantial device, particularly given the advanced components beneath the displays. It includes the next-generation Intel Core Ultra processor, likely from the unreleased Panther Lake lineup based on early sightings, along with options for an Nvidia RTX 5090 dedicated GPU. Additional features comprise up to 64GB of memory and 2TB of solid-state storage via a high-speed Gen5 drive, which remains uncommon, and the design allows for straightforward upgrades.
This power level aligns with its intended purposes. While dual displays offer limited direct benefits for gameplay itself, they prove handy for tasks like monitoring streams or referencing guides on the secondary panel. The prior model managed such functions adequately with its narrower auxiliary screen. However, with premium hardware and dual 3K OLED screens as listed in the specifications, Asus anticipates appeal among professionals using it as a high-end workstation.
The design incorporates a robust, extendable stand along with a detachable wireless keyboard and touchpad, plus versatile positioning for the main unit. This enables various setups, including traditional laptop configuration where the accessories obscure the lower screen, exposing both panels using the stand, arranging them adjacent via the stand, laying them flat to leverage stylus compatibility, or folding it in a convertible manner like a Yoga device to share one screen with two people. The latter option appears impractical outside scenarios such as screen duplication during presentations.
Such a shared setup could theoretically suit cooperative gaming, yet Windows 11 restricts input focus to a single window, limiting its practicality. Rare workarounds might exist, like employing multiple controllers in cooperative play with a duplicated view, but overall, this configuration holds little value for most gamers.
Despite accommodating two 16-inch touchscreens and elite gaming hardware, the Zephyrus Duo avoids excessive bulk. Asus reports dimensions of 0.77 inches (19.6 mm) in thickness and a weight of 6.28 pounds (2.8 kg). These measurements position it close to standard mid-range gaming laptops in size. The unit also features a 90-watt-hour battery supporting quick charging, capable of up to 12 hours of video playback, though intensive dual-screen gaming would likely drain it in roughly 90 minutes.
Pricing for this potent dual-display system remains undetermined. Estimates from a year prior suggested a starting price near $3,500 for the entry-level variant. Given component shortages anticipated early in 2026, potential buyers should prepare for costs comparable to a decade-old second-hand vehicle and hope for the best.
Michael brings a decade of experience in technology reporting, spanning coverage from Apple products to ZTE devices. At PCWorld, he specializes in keyboards, frequently testing fresh models and assembling custom mechanical setups or enhancing his workstation during downtime. His work has appeared in outlets like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, including on-site reporting from events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. Residing in Pennsylvania, Michael eagerly awaits his upcoming kayaking outings.