The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 dazzle from each angle

The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 are enigmas. They’re ultra-portable, but extremely {powerful}. They’re refined, but stand out from the gang. They sport with the most effective, then effortlessly pivot to skilled content material creation. And this yr, they’re getting even higher. With new processors from Intel and AMD, an upgraded CNC-milled aluminum chassis, and new Nebula HDR Displays with OLED panels able to 1000 nits, these are your final do-anything gaming laptops.

Full steam forward

At the middle of those new machines sit the newest Intel Series 3 Core Ultra processors, which use a modular, tile-based structure that permits broad flexibility. Handling easy emails and internet duties? Its low-power state will make each minute of battery life rely. Playing the newest AAA video games? The Core Ultra gives all of the efficiency you want. And with 50 TOPS of NPU compute, you possibly can even execute AI duties regionally. All this pairs superbly with the ultra-powerful GPU inside, with the Zephyrus G14 that includes as much as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and the G16 that includes as much as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. With wonderful efficiency and options like DLSS 4 and Frame Generation, your video games have by no means seemed or run higher.

The Zephyrus G14 can also be out there with a next-gen AMD Ryzen AI processor, which options 50 TOPS of NPU compute efficiency as nicely. So whether or not you’re Team Red or Team Blue, there’s a G14 for you.

Functional and flashy

To take advantage of use of those {powerful} chips, we have upgraded the ROG Intelligent Cooling contained in the 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16. A refreshed chassis options the long-lasting Zephyrus CNC-milled aluminum design, however now sports activities a redesigned backside panel. Improved air flow and an optimized exhaust vent design permit the chips to remain cool and quiet even below heavy load. The new G14 and G16 additionally characteristic an improved antenna design on the again of the machine, guaranteeing a strong connection over its built-in WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

The G14 and G16 keep their ultra-portable stature, with the G14 weighing in at simply 1.5kg and the G16 coming in at slightly below 2kg. Opt for the head-turning Platinum White colorway or the darkish, subtle Eclipse Grey mannequin. For a little bit of flash, activate the all-new Slash Lighting array throughout the lid, which has been upgraded from 7 to 35 particular person zones, providing you with extra intricate animations together with indicators like battery proportion. Or, if you wish to be stealthy, flip it off for a extra skilled look.

No gaming battlestation or productiveness machine is full with out ample connectivity. Both machines boast twin USB Type-C ports with help for DisplayPort and 100W energy supply, plus Thunderbolt 4 on the Intel variants and USB4 on the AMD fashions. You additionally get a pair of USB 10Gbps Type-A ports in your gaming mouse, flash drives, or different legacy peripherals, plus a full-sized HDMI 2.1 port for exterior shows, and an SD card or microSD card reader (relying on the mannequin). No matter what you’re doing, you possibly can join the instruments that’ll enable you keep on prime.

Unparalleled immersion

The Zephyrus G14 and G16 turned heads in all places with the introduction of G-SYNC appropriate OLED panels on a gaming laptop computer. But at this time, they get even higher. Most SKUs within the newest Zephyrus household characteristic an upgraded OLED show now bearing the ROG Nebula HDR badge, making them stellar choices for fluid movement and gorgeous vibrancy. The OLED panels in these shows help as much as 1000 nits of peak brightness, and are VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 licensed. If you haven’t skilled true HDR in gaming but, it’s time to make the leap — however watch out, since you received’t ever wish to return.

These shows have every thing else you could possibly hope for from a high-end OLED panel, too — from excessive resolutions and refresh charges to NVIDIA G-SYNC, 100% protection of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 colour area, and unbelievable colour accuracy. In truth, each panel now undergoes rigorous manufacturing facility calibration to make sure a median Delta E of lower than 1 in SDR and HDR for professional-grade precision and flawless consistency. Combine all that with the sturdiness of Corning Gorilla Glass with DXC and an ambient gentle sensor that adjusts display screen brightness to your environment, and the Zephyrus G sequence is certain to impress.

The new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 can be out there later in 2026, and you’ll contact your native ASUS consultant for extra data. For an entire checklist of all of the killer gaming gear ROG is delivering at CES 2026, try this text.

*Varies by SKU

**One PCIe slot is Gen5 whereas the opposite is Gen4.