Asus Zenbook A16 CES 2026 Specs: A 16-inch Powerhouse Lighter Than Air

Can a 16-inch laptop actually be more portable than a 13-inch one? Asus just proved it's possible at CES 2026. On January 6, 2026, the company unveiled the new Zenbook A16, a featherlight Windows machine that tips the scales at just 2.65 pounds. That's nearly an ounce lighter than Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air, defying the traditional trade-off between screen real estate and weight.

Unveiling the Asus Zenbook A16 CES 2026 Specs

The secret sauce behind this weight loss is Asus' patented 'Ceraluminum.' This plasma ceramic aluminum material is scratch-resistant and 100 percent recyclable, offering a premium feel in a 'Zabrinskie Beige' finish. Under the hood, it packs the high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip and a staggering 48GB of RAM. The 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreen features a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making it a top contender for mobile professionals.

The Refreshed Zenbook A14 and Market Context

Alongside the new 16-inch model, Asus refreshed the award-winning Zenbook A14. The 2026 update brings the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, WiFi 7, and a base RAM increase to 24GB. However, pricing remains a question mark. While the previous generation started at $899.99, recent tariffs and an industry-wide RAM shortage could push prices higher or lead to spec adjustments before these units hit retail shelves.