Trending Now - Asus Zenbook A16: Lightweight Powerhouse With Design Drawbacks
WHO:
Tom's Hardware - Asus is the manufacturer of the Zenbook A16.
Engadget - The reviewer is Devindra Hardawar.
WHAT:
The Verge - The Zenbook A16 is priced at $1,599.99 for a configuration with 48GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The Verge - The Zenbook A16 features a 16-inch, 2880 x 1800, 120Hz OLED touchscreen with up to 1,100 nits peak brightness in HDR.
The Verge - The Zenbook A16 weighs 2.87 pounds (1.3 kg).
Engadget - The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip in the A16 has a single core boost speed of 4.7GHz.
Engadget - The A16 scored 43,849 in Geekbench 6's GPU test and 98 in Cinebench 2026's single-core test.
Engadget - The A16 scored 6327 in Cinebench 2026's multi-core test.
Engadget - The A16 scored 10,931 in the Puget Bench for Photoshop test.
Engadget - The A16's battery is rated at 70Wh.
Tom's Hardware - The Asus Zenbook A16 is priced at $1,599.
Tom's Hardware - The laptop features the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with 18 cores.
Engadget - The Zenbook A16 weighs 2.6 pounds for the lighter version and 2.9 pounds for the model with a glass touchscreen cover.
Engadget - The Zenbook A16 has a 16-inch 3K OLED screen.
Engadget - The A16 includes 48GB of RAM and a new 80-TOPS NPU for AI workloads.
Engadget - The A16 scored 3,262 in Geekbench 6's single-core CPU test and 20,808 in the multi-core test.
Engadget - The A16 scored 17,264 points in the PCMark 10 Applications benchmark.
Engadget - The A16's battery life is rated at 21 hours and 35 minutes.
WHERE:
Engadget - The Zenbook A16 will be sold at Best Buy and on Asus's online store.
WHEN:
Engadget - The Zenbook A16 was reviewed in 2026.
Engadget - The A14 was reviewed in 2025.
WHY:
Engadget - The A16 aims to provide a lightweight and powerful ultraportable laptop option.
HOW:
Engadget - The A16 utilizes Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for improved performance.
Engadget - The laptop features a full-sized SD card reader, HDMI connection, two USB-C 4.0 connections, one USB Type A 3.2 port, and a headphone jack for connectivity.
(UPDATED April 7, 2026 19:21 UTC)
The Zenbook A16 has been launched with a price tag of $1,599.99, featuring a stunning 16-inch OLED touchscreen that boasts a resolution of 2880 by 1800 pixels and a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits in HDR. Weighing in at just 2.87 pounds, this laptop is powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip, which achieves a single core boost speed of 4.7GHz and impressive scores across various benchmarks, including 43,849 in Geekbench 6's GPU test. Additionally, the A16 is equipped with a 70Wh battery, making it a powerful option for users seeking performance and portability.
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(UPDATED April 7, 2026 17:23 UTC)
Asus has launched the Zenbook A16, a powerful ultraportable laptop priced at $1,599, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with 18 cores and a stunning 16-inch 3K OLED screen. Weighing in at 2.6 pounds for the lighter version and 2.9 pounds for the model with a glass touchscreen, the A16 boasts impressive performance scores, including 3,262 in Geekbench 6's single-core test and 20,808 in the multi-core test. The Zenbook A16 will be available at Best Buy and on Asus's online store, offering 48GB of RAM, a battery life of 21 hours and 35 minutes, and a range of connectivity options.