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ASUS Zephyrus Trio Debuts in Taiwan with 40% Price Surge

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ASUS pushes 2026’s premium laptop trend with the ROG Zephyrus Duo, G14, and G16 now pre‑orderable in Taiwan. Each model sports a lightweight aluminium chassis, a color‑accurate OLED panel, an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, and a GeForce RTX 50‑series GPU. Prices start at NT$109,999 for the G16, NT$169,999 for the G14, and NT$269,999 for the Duo.

The flagship Duo packs a 24 GB GDDR7 RTX 5090, a 16‑core CPU, and up to 64 GB LPDDR5X. Its dual 16‑inch, 120 Hz, 1,100‑nit OLED displays cover 100 % DCI‑P3, are Pantone‑validated, and support stylus input. Connectivity includes dual Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and a UHS‑II SD card reader for content creators.

The G16 offers three GPU options: RTX 5060, RTX 5070, or RTX 5070 Ti, with the Ti reaching 1,497 MHz at 140 W. Memory ranges from 32 GB to 64 GB LPDDR5X‑8533. Prices begin at NT$109,999, while the G14, a slimmer 14‑inch model, starts at NT$169,999 providing a balance of power and portability.

With these launches, ASUS confirms 2026 as a year of high‑end notebook pricing, pushing mainstream prices up nearly 40 %. The trio’s advanced displays, powerful CPUs, and RTX 50‑series GPUs signal a shift toward hybrid gaming‑creative rigs, raising the bar for both enthusiasts and professionals globally.