Coolest Laptops of CES 2026: ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer Highlights

ASUS Laptop Innovations

• 💡 The ASUS ZenBook A14 receives an update with a new Qualcomm chip and boasts over 28 hours of battery life, remaining under a kilogram.
• 🚀 A new 16-inch ZenBook A16 model is available, weighing only 1.2 kg, offering a larger screen option.
• 듀얼 The redesigned ZenBook Duo features a smaller, lighter form factor with improved performance from an Intel Panther-Like processor and dual battery packs for extended use.
• 🎨 For creators, the ProArt PZ14 is a 14-inch detachable 2-in-1 with a 3K 144Hz Luminina Pro OLED display and a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, competing with iPad Pro and Surface Pro.
• 🎮 The ROG Flow Z13 KJP Edition, a gaming 2-in-1, is redesigned with an AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 and Radeon 8060S graphics, in collaboration with Hideo Kojima.
• ✨ Updates to the Zephris G series include new Intel and AMD processors, brighter OLED displays, and improved lighting.
• 🚀 The new Zephris Duo features dual 16-inch OLED touchscreens, a next-gen Intel Core Ultra CPU, and up to an RTX 5090 GPU.

Dell's CES 2026 Laptop Lineup

• 🔙 Dell announces the return of the XPS laptop line, featuring redesigned XPS 14 and 16 models with tandem OLED displays, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, and subtle lines for the haptic touchpad.
• 💰 An ultra-compact XPS 13 is planned for later in the year at a more accessible price point.
• 🎮 Dell's Alienware gaming brand introduces a new entry-level model and an ultra-slim option, alongside anti-glare OLEDs for the 16-inch Area 51 and Aurora laptops.
• 🖥️ A notable announcement from Dell is the BFM, the world's first 52-inch 6K monitor, aiming to replace multi-monitor setups.

HP's Latest Laptop and PC Offerings

• ⚡ HP provides straightforward refreshes for its Omnibook models with new Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chips and OLED displays.
• 🔋 The 16-inch Omnibook 3 claims up to 45 hours of battery life using a Snapdragon X processor.
• 🚀 The Omnibook Ultra 14 is highlighted as the world's slimmest consumer laptop with the fastest AI performance, utilizing a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip with an 85 TOPS NPU.
• 💻 The HP Elite Board G1A is a compact, powerful desktop built into a keyboard, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI300 series processor and an optional built-in battery.
• 🎮 HP's gaming PCs will now be branded under HyperX, starting with the updated HyperX Omen Max 16, offering Intel Core Ultra 200HX or AMD Ryzen AI processors and an RTX 5090 GPU with a 240 Hz OLED display.

Lenovo's Innovative and Refreshed Laptops

• 💡 The ThinkPad Rollable XD concept features a bendable display in the lid that extends from 13.3 inches to approximately 16 inches.
• 🔄 The ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist is a 14-inch 2-in-1 with a motorized hinge for its display, designed as a business laptop.
• 🛠️ New ThinkPad X1 laptops (clamshell and 2-in-1) utilize a space frame design for easier repairs and improved cooling and performance.
• 🎨 For creators, the 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i features a tandem OLED display, up to an RTX 5070 GPU, and a touchpad that doubles as a drawing surface with an included Wacom pen.
• 📱 The Yoga Slim 7 is a 14-inch laptop available with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors, resembling the ASUS Zenbook A14.
• 🎮 Updates to the Legion gaming line, including the 16-inch Legion 7A, are thinner, lighter, and powered by new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors and Nvidia RTX 50 series graphics.

Acer's CES 2026 Laptop Announcements

• ✍️ Acer announces updates to its Swift Ultra Portables and Nitro/Predator Helios gaming laptops.
• 👆 The new Swift 16 AI features the world's largest haptic touchpad, which can also function as a pen tablet.