Asus has announced the 2026 refresh of its Vivobook Pro 14 and Vivobook Pro 16 Intel Edition laptops in China. The new models come equipped with Intel’s latest Panther Lake-based Core Ultra processors, high-performance integrated graphics, and enhanced AI capabilities.

Asus Vivobook Pro 14 and 16 2026 Specifications

The Vivobook Pro 16 is the more powerful option in the lineup. It features the third-generation Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor built on the 18A process. The CPU uses a 16-core configuration, including four ultra-performance cores, and reaches boost speeds of up to 4.8GHz. It comes with Intel’s Arc B390 integrated GPU based on the Xe3 architecture, which supports XeSS 3 frame generation and advanced video codecs like AV1 and H.266.

Asus has included Intel’s AI Boost NPU in both models. The chip can deliver up to 50 TOPS of NPU compute and up to 180 TOPS total AI performance. The Vivobook Pro series also supports Asus’ built-in AI assistant, which offers features like offline voice control, local image generation, and document summarization.

Both the Vivobook Pro 14 and 16 come standard with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Each model supports dual M.2 2280 slots for up to 4TB of storage. Asus uses its IceCool Pro thermal system across both devices. The Pro 16 supports up to 85W total performance output, while the Pro 14 supports up to 65W. The cooling system includes dual fans and heat pipes designed to maintain consistent performance during heavy workloads.

The Vivobook Pro 16 features a 16-inch 2.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches 1100 nits peak brightness and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Asus has factory-calibrated the screen to Delta E < 1 accuracy and included a black-and-white e-book mode for eye comfort. The Vivobook Pro 14 uses a 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and similar visual specs.

Both laptops include an 80Wh battery. Asus claims the Pro 14 can deliver up to 33 hours of local video playback, while the Pro 16 is rated for up to 20 hours. Fast charging support via USB-C enables 50% charge in around 30 minutes.

The Vivobook Pro 14 weighs around 1.39kg, and the Pro 16 weighs 1.69kg. The metal chassis measures 17.9mm thick on the larger model. Both devices feature Thunderbolt 4, full-function USB-C, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

Coming to the pricing, the Vivobook Pro 14 with Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage costs 6,999 yuan ($1,006). The Vivobook Pro 16 starts at 7,299 yuan ($1,050) with the same configuration and goes up to 7,999 yuan ($1,150) for the model with the more powerful Core Ultra X7 chip.

In related news, Asus has also launched the Zenbook 14 Air (2026) with the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, a 2.8K OLED display, and a 77Wh battery, alongside the Zenbook Duo 14 (2026) featuring dual 2.8K OLED touch displays and an Intel Core Ultra X9 processor.

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Asus Vivobook Pro 16 laptops offer immersive OLED displays with up to 3.5K resolution. Today, the company unveiled a cheaper version in the series featuring a 2.5K display, a Core-i9 processor, and a built-in Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. This model maintains the same design as most other notebooks in the lineup but comes at a slightly lower cost. Here are the details.

Vivobook Pro 16 with same specifications minus the OLED display

The Asus Vivobook Pro 16 laptop comes equipped with a 2.5K display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, 100% P3 and 133% sRGB color gamut, and 500nits brightness. The new machine also features VESA HDR 400 certification, Dolby Vision, and Windows HDR support. It is powered by the Intel i9-13900H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, clocked at 5.4GHz. There’s also a built-in Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 RAM.

In addition, the notebook adopts a cooling solution with dual fans and dual heat pipes, and the body is equipped with 3 air outlets. Talking about the ports, the new Vivobook Pro 16 gets a USB-A interface on both, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an SD card interface, a USB-C port, HDMI, and an Ethernet port. It comes with a built-in 70Wh battery that can charge up to 50% in half an hour. There’s also a full-size keyboard with a backlight and fingerprint scanner. The laptop makes use of a 1080P camera and a privacy shutter.

The new Asus Vivobook Pro 16 is listed on Chinese e-commerce platforms with a price of 9,499 Yuan, that’s about $1329. We are not sure if the machine will be made available for customers outside China. Stay tuned for the updates.

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