ASUS ROG Malaysia Drops 2026 Zephyrus Duo and Strix Lineup — World’s First 16″ Dual-Screen OLED Gaming Laptop Lands from RM12,999

TLDR

• Zephyrus Duo (2026) is the world’s first 16-inch dual-screen OLED gaming laptop, with twin 3K 120Hz panels and 21 inches of combined screen real estate
• Strix SCAR 18 (2026) packs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and up to RTX 5090 with 320W total system power
• Strix G16 and G18 (2026) bring the same flagship CPU with RTX 5080 GPUs, starting from RM12,999
• All four models available in Malaysia from 26 June 2026, with early-bird bundles worth up to RM2,948 for buyers by 17 July

ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) — Two Screens, One Laptop

ASUS ROG Malaysia just pulled the wraps off the most ambitious dual-screen design ever shipped in a gaming laptop, and yes, it is the world’s first 16-inch dual-screen OLED machine. The Zephyrus Duo (2026) packs over 21 inches of combined diagonal screen space into a single chassis, with both panels running 3K resolution at 120Hz refresh rates and 0.2ms response times. The main display supports NVIDIA G-SYNC for crisp motion in fast-paced shooters, while both screens hit 1100 nits of peak brightness with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification. If you are a creator, the Delta E < 1 colour accuracy and 100% DCI-P3 coverage mean the Duo doubles as a professional editing rig straight out of the box.

The defining feature, though, is the form factor. The detachable magnetic keyboard has been reworked for the 2026 generation with an ultra-thin 5.1mm profile, deep 1.7mm key travel, and full Bluetooth connectivity so you can pop it off and use the Duo in multiple operating modes. The touchpad has also been expanded from the previous generation’s half-and-half layout, which is a quiet but important quality-of-life upgrade for productivity work.

Strix SCAR 18 (2026) — The Desktop Replacement

For gamers and creators who refuse to compromise, the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is the flagship. It runs the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, with a maximum TGP of 175W. Total system power has jumped from 255W to 320W, which means both the CPU and GPU can actually push their silicon to the limit under sustained loads.

The SCAR 18 supports DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, so high-frame-rate 4K gaming is finally realistic on a laptop. ASUS is positioning this machine for three distinct user groups: competitive esports players chasing maximum frames, AAA gamers running open-world titles with full ray tracing, and power users running 3D rendering, video production, or local AI development workloads. Three SKU options land in Malaysia at RM32,999 (RTX 5090), RM30,999 (RTX 5080), and RM27,999 (RTX 5080, single SSD), all in Off Black with a tool-less chassis design that lets you upgrade RAM and storage without breaking out the screwdriver.

Strix G16 and G18 (2026) — Enthusiast Performance Without the SCAR Premium

The 2026 Strix G16 and G18 sit one tier below the SCAR but still bring serious hardware to the table. Both run the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU, paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Like the SCAR, they support DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, so you get the same AI-driven frame generation technology at a lower entry point.

The G16 starts at RM12,999 with an RTX 5060 and Core Ultra 7 255HX, scaling up to RM15,999 for the RTX 5070 configuration. The G18 starts at RM14,999 for the RTX 5060 model and tops out at RM16,999 with an RTX 5070 Ti in the Volt Green colourway.

Both the G16 and G18 ship in Eclipse Gray (G16) and Volt Green (G18) with tool-less chassis access for easy upgrades, which is a quietly huge deal for anyone who likes to swap SSDs down the line.

Pricing and Availability

All four laptops are available in stores across Malaysia from 26 June 2026 onwards. Buy any of them before 17 July 2026 and you qualify for early-bird bundles worth up to RM2,948, depending on which model you choose. The full price breakdown:

• ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026): RM36,999
• ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026): RM32,999 (RTX 5090), RM30,999 (RTX 5080 RAID 0), RM27,999 (RTX 5080)
• ROG Strix G16 (2026): RM15,999 (RTX 5070), RM13,999 (RTX 5060), RM12,999 (Core Ultra 7 + RTX 5060)
• ROG Strix G18 (2026): RM16,999 (RTX 5070 Ti), RM14,999 (RTX 5060)

The early-bird bundles break down as follows: Strix G16/G18 buyers get the ROG Strix Scope II X keyboard (worth RM538) for free. Strix SCAR 18 buyers get the ROG Falcata keyboard (worth RM1,250). Zephyrus Duo buyers get the biggest prize, the ROG Falcata keyboard plus ROG Kithara gaming headset bundle, worth RM2,948.

Our Take

ASUS ROG is making a clear statement with the 2026 lineup — the dual-screen Zephyrus Duo is no longer a niche novelty but a flagship product competing head-on with traditional single-screen machines, and the 3K 120Hz OLED twins at 1100 nits are genuinely best-in-class for creators and streamers who need extra real estate without carrying a portable monitor. The Strix SCAR 18’s jump to 320W total system power is the most consequential upgrade for anyone who runs heavy sustained workloads, since previous-gen flagship laptops often throttled under gaming plus streaming plus Discord loads.

For Malaysian buyers, the entry-level Strix G16 at RM12,999 is the most interesting value play here, you get the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 platform, RTX 5060 graphics, and tool-less SSD upgrades at a price that undercuts most competitors with last-gen hardware. The early-bird bundle window is genuinely generous this time, especially for the Duo buyers getting the RM2,948 keyboard plus headset combo. Our recommendation: if you have been eyeing the Zephyrus Duo since the 2024 refresh, the 2026 version finally justifies the premium with proper creator-grade displays, and the early-bird window through 17 July is the best entry point.

If you are shopping the broader ROG 2026 range, we covered the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 launch in Malaysia back in May for the ultra-slim crowd, and ASUS also rolled out the ROG Strix and TUF Dual Mode gaming monitors earlier the same month for those building a complete setup.

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