A pair of Zenbooks stand out among the numerous laptops that Asus unveiled at CES. The first is the ZenBook A14, the lightest Copilot Plus PC according to Asus. The second is the Zenbook Duo, which is surprisingly light for having two 14-inch OLED screens. Given its unique form, Asus’ Zenbook Duo is noteworthy even if it merely received an internal improvement and reverted to the same design as the previous year.

The lightweight and long-lasting Zenbook A14
According to Asus, the ZenBook A14 is the lightest Copilot Plus PC in the world. That is significant for a product category that is characterized by the lightest and thinnest products. With the new Zenbook A14 range, Asus is launching two laptops: the entry-level model weighs 2.4 pounds, while the top-tier model weighs a meager 2.18 pounds. It has a bigger 14-inch screen and weighs half a pound less than the MacBook Air.

And even if it required a heavier chassis, these aren’t thin laptops that you wish were more sturdy. Both are composed of a substance called Ceraluminum, which is a blend of ceramic and aluminum, according to Asus. When I tested the Zenbook S 14 last year, I was impressed by its Ceraluminum chassis.

The ZenBook A14’s effective Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU, which is based on ARM, makes it both lightweight and long-lasting. According to Asus, runtimes range from 29 to 32 hours. That is a remarkable battery life, especially for Copilot Plus PCs with Snapdragon X processors. Furthermore, it’s very remarkable for an OLED laptop.

Starting on January 13, the more expensive Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-PS76) will retail for $1,100 at Asus and Best Buy. It is available in a color that Asus refers to as Iceland Gray. In March, the less expensive variant (UX3407QA-X1P512) will retail for $900 at Best Buy and beige.

The Zenbook Duo receives an update for the Intel Core Ultra 200H.

The Zenbook Duo’s appearance is identical to that of the previous model. With the help of the integrated kickstand, you can use its two 14-inch 3K OLED screens side by side or one on top of the other. When the Zenbook Duo is folded into laptop mode, one screen may be used as an onscreen keyboard. Alternatively, you can lay the entire device flat to use it as a massive tablet with two screens. A physical, attachable keyboard is also available.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16’s folding display eliminates the break between the two screens, which is the issue I experience with the Zenbook Duo. When in laptop mode, the X1 Fold has a little 12-inch display; but, when folded flat, it transforms into a flawless 16.3-inch display. Although the Zenbook Duo offers more screen real estate and is more expensive, I like the seamless experience.

Intel Core Ultra 200H CPUs are included in this year’s upgrade. On February 10, a $1,700 model featuring a Core Ultra 9 285H will be made available. When it ships in March, the step-down model, which includes the Core Ultra 7 265H, will start at $1,600.