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| Asus launches 2026 Zenbook 16 Air with bright OLED and Ryzen AI 9 H 465. Pictured: a promo picture showing the back of the laptop. |
ASUS just dropped a fresh wave of gadgets for the Chinese market, and leading the charge is a laptop that’s catching the eyes of professionals and creatives alike: the Zenbook 16 Air 2026. This model is essentially a charismatic sibling to the global S16 unveiled at CES, carving out its own identity with one spectacular, show-stealing upgrade.
Let’s cut straight to the headline act: the screen. ASUS has equipped the 2026 Zenbook 16 Air with a truly breathtaking 16-inch OLED panel. It boasts a sharp 2.8K (2880x1800) resolution, a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a blistering peak brightness of 1,100 nits. That’s a full 100 nits brighter than the S16's already-impressive display, promising exceptional HDR performance and readability even in brightly lit environments. For content creators and media bingers, this display isn’t just a window—it’s a canvas.
Under the hood, it’s all about next-gen AI power. Driving this sleek machine is AMD’s refreshed Ryzen AI 9 H 465 APU, part of the new "Strix Point" Zen 5 family. This chip packs a 10-core CPU and, crucially, the formidable Radeon 880M integrated graphics. ASUS touts that this iGPU is robust enough to handle AAA gaming titles smoothly at FHD resolutions, blurring the line between ultraportable productivity machines and casual gaming rigs. It’s worth noting that while the S16 offers more CPU configuration options, the Zenbook 16 Air launches with this top-tier AI 9 chip.
Despite its robust internals, ASUS hasn’t compromised on the iconic Zenbook design. The Zenbook 16 Air 2026 is remarkably svelte, measuring just 1.1cm thin when closed and weighing a portable 1.5 kg. They’ve managed to pack a substantial 83Wh battery into this slim frame, aiming for all-day endurance. The port selection is practical and welcome in an era of dongles:
- 2x USB4 ports (supporting 80Gbps for blistering data transfers and display output)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 port
- 1x 10Gbps USB Type-A port (for your older peripherals)
- 1x SD card reader (a boon for photographers)
- 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack
For those ready to dive in, the Zenbook 16 Air 2026 is now available for order on JD.com. You can check the latest pricing and specifications directly on the product page: https://item.jd.com/10208911856393.html.
Rounding out the feature set are modern essentials like WiFi 7 for future-proof connectivity, a spacious touchpad, Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers for immersive audio, and a 1080p webcam with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) for crystal-clear video calls. The launch configuration in China comes generously equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, priced at CNY 9,999 (approximately $1,434).
The big question for international enthusiasts is availability. It’s still unclear if this specific Zenbook 16 Air 2026 model, particularly with the Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor, will see a global release. For now, it stands as a compelling and slightly exclusive offer in the Chinese market, proving that ASUS is pushing the boundaries of what a lightweight, AI-powered laptop can be.
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| Core highlights of the Chinese 2026 Zenbook 16 Air with AMD Ryzen 9 |