Asus Zenbook A16: 16-Inch OLED Ultrabook with Snapdragon X2 Extreme

Key Takeaways

1. Asus launched the upgraded Zenbook A16 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor for improved performance and battery life.
2. The Zenbook A16 features a 16-inch 3K OLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and 1,100 nits brightness.
3. It includes a dual fan setup and a 70 Wh battery, promising extended usage time.
4. The laptop is lightweight at 1.2 kg and has a slim profile of 13.8~16.5 mm thick.
5. It offers impressive specifications, including 48 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and multiple connectivity options like HDMI 2.1 and USB4.

Last year, Asus launched the Zenbook A14 (curr. $665 on Amazon) as a light and Qualcomm Snapdragon-driven option to the Zenbook S14. For CES 2026, Asus has upgraded the Zenbook A14 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite model that claims to provide ‘multi-day’ battery life. Furthermore, Asus has also introduced a 16-inch version of the ultrabook.

Introducing the Zenbook A16

Named the Zenbook A16, this new 16-inch laptop draws inspiration from the Zenbook S16, featuring a sleek design, a big battery, and a dual fan setup. As depicted in the image below, the Zenbook A16 is equipped with a stunning 3K, 120 Hz, and 1,100 nit OLED display, along with a 70 Wh battery and Wi-Fi 7 support. The familiar ceraluminium body returns, along with Asus’ Smart Gesture Touchpad and ‘smudge-free’ keycaps.

Powerful Specifications

In addition, the Zenbook A16 includes a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor with 18 Oryon cores and a 65 W TDP, plus 48 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. All this impressive hardware fits inside a lightweight 1.2 kg and 13.8~16.5 mm thick casing, which also features HDMI 2.1, USB4, USB Type-A, and SD 4.0 card I/O. Asus is aiming to start selling the Zenbook A16 sometime this quarter. However, a specific launch date and pricing details are still not available at this time.

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