Major advancements in laptop technology were showcased at CES 2026, highlighting innovations from leading manufacturers. Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Book6 series, which includes the Galaxy Book6, Book6 Pro, and Book6 Ultra, featuring Intel's Panther Lake chips and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs. The Ultra model offers significant performance improvements, claiming up to 1.6 times better CPU and 1.7 times improved graphics compared to its predecessor.
The Galaxy Book6 series emphasizes enhanced battery life, boasting up to 30 hours of video playback, and incorporates a new dual-path fan system for better cooling. Both the Ultra and Pro models are equipped with 2,880 x 1,800 AMOLED 2X displays, featuring touch support and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.
Meanwhile, ASUS introduced the ROG Zephyrus Duo, a gaming laptop with dual 16-inch Nebula OLED displays that support HDR and peak brightness of 1,100 nits. This machine is designed for versatility, catering to gaming, content creation, and multitasking needs. Specific pricing and release dates for these new models have yet to be disclosed.