Take a stroll around showroom floor at any CES expo, and you’ll be treated to quite a spectacle. The tech on display ranges from offbeat to bleeding edge, from unexpectedly clever to seemingly impossible. It’s not easy to stand out in that crowd. That’s why we’re so proud of the awards that our products receive while they’re on display at CES, including the coveted CES 2026 Innovation awards. When a product manages make an impression even as judges browse a dizzying array of sensational, unexpected, and sophisticated gear, you know that it’s something special.
This year, ASUS took home a grand total of eight CES 2026 Innovation Awards. Acknowledging our engineering expertise across our motherboard, laptop, display, and accessories product families, these awards demonstrate our ongoing work to bring incredible experiences to your everyday life.
High-performance systems: empowering work, creativity, and play
In the Computer Hardware & Components category, which includes all desktop and notebook computer systems and internal components, including tablets and e-readers, two ASUS laptops and one motherboard won awards. By combining faster processing, intelligent AI features, and reliability, these products turn complex tasks into seamless, productive experiences, empowering professionals, creators, and gamers.
Driven by work trends that call for tech that balances multitasking capabilities with portability, many commuters and creators have been seeking out laptops that amp up their screen size while keeping a slim profile. The ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) gives users ample screen space with its 16-inch 3K OLED display while maintaining the featherweight, effortless chassis design that’s made Zenbook a perennial favorite. Weighing just 1.2kg, this laptop features an ultra-lightweight Ceraluminum™ chassis that provides durability against wear, scratches, shocks, and smudges. Powered by up to an 18-core Snapdragon® X2 Elite Extreme Processor with an 80 TOPS NPU, it delivers blazing CPU and graphics performance, advanced AI capabilities, an excellent I/O selection, and extended battery life.
Designed for creators on the move, the limited-edition ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13) laptop delivers professional-grade performance in a GoPro-inspired form. Its black metal finish, matching protective sleeve, and special packaging highlight the collaboration with GoPro, offering a stylish and functional companion for creators wherever they work. Equipped with the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395, 50 TOPS NPU, up to 128GB of unified memory, and pro-grade graphics, it handles AI-enhanced editing and multi-layer video projects with ease. Its 360° convertible design, lightweight 1.39kg frame, and military-grade durability combine with long battery life and flexible connectivity, enabling creators to transform any environment into a portable creative studio. Creators also benefit from StoryCube, integrated with GoPro Cloud and supporting 360° video, which simplifies content management. Plus, a dedicated GoPro Hotkey provides instant access to GoPro Player and a 12-month GoPro Premium+ subscription adds exclusive tools and benefits to the workflow.
The story of ROG began in 2006 with the legendary ROG Crosshair motherboard, and that legacy continues today with the incredible ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial. Designed for PC builders who dare to want it all, it offers unrivaled performance through advanced overclocking tools, robust power delivery, enhanced DDR5 memory support, and effortless cooling. This white-themed motherboard makes an undeniable first impression through its pristine finish, 5-inch LCD, and magnetically attached armored elements. This X870E motherboard is the flagship of our new selection of AM5 motherboards. Click here to learn more.
Green future: innovation meets sustainability
The Sustainability & Energy transition awards category highlights products designed to deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact. Here, the ASUS Zenbook S14 (UX5406) earned a CES 2026 Innovation award.
Exemplifying how performance and sustainability can coexist, this new-era ASUS laptop combines a slim 1.1cm design with advanced technology, including a next-gen Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processor and ambient cooling to minimize noise. It features a 3K ASUS Lumina OLED display that delivers immersive visuals and a four-speaker audio system that provides rich, powerful sound.
Look closer at the Zenbook S14’s manufacturing materials, and you’ll see why this thin-and-light laptop was highlighted for sustainability in particular. Its all-metal body features a high-tech Ceraluminum™ ceramic lid. Ceraluminum™ is an innovative, eco-friendly process applied to aluminum, developed by ASUS to enhance material strength without harming the environment. This advanced treatment uses low voltage, requires minimal energy in production, and is fully recyclable, resulting in an environmentally friendly solution that’s both durable and sustainable. Visitors to our CES booth routinely talk about how good it feels under their fingers, too. If you have a chance to check it out in person for yourself, don’t pass it up.
Artificial intelligence for smarter, everyday experiences
In the Artificial Intelligence category, which highlights products that help users automate computing tasks more efficiently and seamlessly, one unique ASUS laptop won an award. By harnessing intelligent AI capabilities, the Zenbook Duo (UX8407) simplifies complex workflows, enhances multitasking, and delivers smoother, more responsive experiences.
Over the years, many tech companies have trotted out dual or even multi-screen laptop designs at CES events, but almost none of those products actually made it into the hands of consumers. ASUS stands out from that crowd not only with the audacity and intuitive design of our dual-screen laptops, but with the way that we actually bring these products to market, not just the showroom floor.
The Zenbook DUO takes the series forward with a precision-engineered hinge, full Ceraluminum chassis, and upgraded 3K ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreens at 144Hz with 1000-nits brightness and anti-reflection coating. Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 processor with up to a 50 TOPS NPU and 45W TDP, it delivers smooth multitasking, light gaming, and advanced AI capabilities with efficient cooling. Despite a larger 99Wh battery, the laptop weighs just 1.65kg — 5% smaller than previous models — while offering comprehensive I/O options and military-grade durability. Versatile modes, including Dual-screen, Desktop, Laptop, and Sharing, are managed via ASUS ScreenXpert, and a sleek kickstand with a detachable Bluetooth® keyboard enhances both productivity and style. Through intelligent design and seamless AI integration, the Zenbook DUO transforms modern computing experiences.
Gaming and esports: immersive experiences for players and fans
In the Gaming & Esports category, the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W received a CES 2026 Innovation award. Currently the #1 OLED gaming monitor brand globally by market share, ROG arms gamers for immersive digital experiences and competitive performance.
The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is a 26.5-inch QHD WOLED display built for elite gaming and content creation. Crafted for performance, the monitor features a sleek silver finish with a semi-transparent rear panel that reveals its precision engineering and futuristic aesthetics. Its Tandem OLED technology provides 15% higher peak brightness, a 25% wider color volume, and a 60% longer OLED lifespan compared to previous-generation WOLED monitors. Furthermore, its new TrueBlack Glossy coating offers supersharp imagery and the deepest black hues in any environment, ensuring unmatched visual clarity and immersion.
As the world’s fastest OLED monitor, the PG27AQWP-W boasts a native 540Hz refresh rate and an ultrafast 0.02ms response time. Offering dual viewing modes enabled by Frame Rate Boost technology, users can instantly switch between QHD@540Hz and HD@720Hz for ultra-smooth motion and lightning-fast responsiveness. Stunning HDR — enabled by DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, 99.5% DCI-P3 coverage, and true 10-bit color — brings every frame to life with incredible depth and precision. OLED Care Pro with a smart Neo Proximity Sensor ensures long-term panel protection, while ROG Gaming AI enhances visibility, contrast, and accuracy for competitive play. Equipped with DisplayPort™ 2.1a, HDMI® 2.1, and an integrated tripod socket, this monitor offers versatility for gaming, streaming, and content creation.
Creator tools for imaging and content creation
In the Imaging category, the ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA27USD was recognized with a CES 2026 Innovation award. ASUS ProArt monitors have earned their reputation for quality by taking the specifications necessary for professional creative work and bringing them to much wider audiences than reference-grade monitors typically serve.
The ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA27USD carries that legacy forward with a 4K UHD QD-OLED panel with 99% DCI-P3 coverage for vibrant, accurate color reproduction and a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, fast rendering and precise quality checks. It delivers exceptional HDR experiences with inky blacks, 1000 nits of peak brightness, and true 10-bit color depth. Supporting multiple HDR metadata formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR-10 and HLG, it works seamlessly with Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS professional hardware calibration software. Featuring a built-in colorimeter, the monitor offers automatic self-calibration to maintain color accuracy. Versatile connectivity options include a 12G SDI, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports with up to 96W Power Delivery and daisy-chaining, HDMI ports, and a built-in USB hub, allowing creators to connect an entire workstation from production to post-production. The display’s adaptable stand and wraparound hood enable precise positioning and reduce reflections, ensuring comfort and confidence even in bright studios or outdoor environments.
Precision accessories for seamless workflows
In the Computer Peripherals and Accessories category, one ASUS ProArt tool won an award. The ProArt CaliContrO MCA02 is a compact 3-in-1 calibrator and control tool designed for professional creators who require precise color accuracy and efficient workflows.
Offering industry-leading precision, it measures up to 10000 nits, enabling calibration of the most premium HDR displays. It is designed to work with LED, OLED, and Mini-LED. It supports software calibration for any monitor or laptop and hardware calibration for compatible ProArt displays, rewriting 3D LUTs directly to the monitor’s internal scaler. With direct On-Screen Display (OSD) control via a 5-way navigator and shortcut keys, as well as haptic feedback for precise adjustments, users can effortlessly manage settings. Plus, the built-in virtual ASUS Dial integrates with creative software and supports Microsoft Surface Dial controls on Windows, allowing real-time adjustments such as brush size, zoom, and more. Compact and portable, the MCA02 offers creators a versatile tool for ensuring consistent visual quality across production and post-production environments.