At the CES 2026 tech showcase, Asus made a significant strategic move by introducing a vast portfolio of devices infused with artificial intelligence. The Taiwanese tech giant is positioning AI not as a niche feature for high-end machines but as an essential, ubiquitous element across all computing categories, from business tools to consumer laptops.
AI for the Workplace: Compact Powerhouses and External Brains
Asus is aggressively targeting business and enterprise users with a suite of compact yet powerful AI-ready solutions. The company unveiled the NUC 16 Pro Mini PC, equipped with Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processors and capable of delivering 180 platform TOPS for AI workloads. A key software feature, AI SuperBuild, allows organizations to train their own language models locally, keeping sensitive data secure on-premises.
Another office-focused device, the ExpertCenter PN55, opts for AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series CPUs. Its XDNA2 neural processing unit provides 55 TOPS of AI performance. Remarkably, this 0.6-liter mini PC can power four 4K displays at once and includes advanced connectivity like WiFi 7 and dual 2.5G Ethernet ports.
Perhaps the most innovative product for businesses is the UGen300 USB AI Accelerator. This external device houses a Hailo-10H chip, offering 40 TOPS of AI processing power and 8GB of dedicated memory. By simply plugging it into a USB-C port, it can transform older Windows, Linux, or Android computers into capable AI workstations. These hardware solutions are integrated with MyExpert, Asus's unified AI software suite for tasks like chatbots, document search, and meeting transcriptions.
Empowering Creators: GoPro Collaboration and Ultraportable Tablets
For creative professionals, Asus presented compelling new tools. The highlight is the ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13), a collaborative laptop with GoPro. This 13-inch convertible, weighing 1.39kg, is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and supports up to 128GB of unified memory for real-time video editing and AI upscaling.
It features a physical GoPro Hotkey for direct cloud access and runs the StoryCube app, the first native Windows software to manage GoPro Cloud media and 360-degree video. The device includes a 3K OLED touchscreen with stylus support and a bundled one-year subscription to GoPro Premium+ cloud storage. Its innovation was recognized with a CES 2026 Innovation Award.
For on-the-go creators, the ProArt PZ14 tablet offers extreme portability. Weighing just 790 grams and built with a 9mm aluminum body meeting military durability standards, it runs on Qualcomm's 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, delivering 80 AI TOPS.
Consumer Focus: Redesigned Duo Laptops and All-in-One AI PCs
Asus also refreshed its consumer laptop lineup with a strong emphasis on portability and multi-screen functionality. The Zenbook DUO has been redesigned with two 14-inch OLED screens and a new hinge that reduces the gap between displays by 70%. It uses Intel Core Ultra X9 processors with 50 TOPS NPUs, Intel Arc graphics, and a large 99Wh battery. This model also won a CES Innovation Award.
The Zenbook A16 packs a 16-inch 3K OLED display into a 1.2kg frame, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip (80 TOPS). An even lighter Zenbook A14 model weighs under 1kg and is rated for an impressive 35 hours of video playback. Both use Asus's ceramic-aluminum hybrid material, Ceraluminum.
For home users, Asus introduced the V400 AiO, billed as the first all-in-one PC with Copilot+ features on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform, offering 45 TOPS of local AI processing. The V Series desktop towers cater to power users with options for Intel or AMD chips, Ryzen AI 7 NPUs with 50+ TOPS, and up to dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards.
Summarizing the company's vision, Asus Co-CEO Samson Hu stated that the true value of AI is in its ability to simplify work, inspire creativity, and enhance daily life. By embedding substantial local AI processing power across its entire product spectrum, Asus is making a clear bet that the future of computing is intrinsically and ubiquitously intelligent.
