Computex 2026: All the news and announcementsSee all StoriesPosted Jun 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM UTCAAsus’ new Zenbook 14 might be another MacBook Neo competitor — if the price is right.Asus is launching various Vivobooks and ExperBooks at Computex, but I’m most interested in the Zenbook 14 with a base-level Snapdragon X1-26-100. It’ll come in AMD and Intel configs too, but the Qualcomm version will start with a lowly 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD.Sounds like another Neo wannabe, but we don’t know for certain since pricing is TBD.1/3The new Zenbook 14 will have Asus’ “Ceraluminum” finish and come in a pleasant looking coral color, as well as beige and blue. Image: AsusFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Antonio G. Di BenedettoLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Asus’ new Zenbook 14 might be another MacBook Neo competitor — if the price is right.
Asus is launching various Vivobooks and ExperBooks at Computex, but I’m most interested in the Zenbook 14 with a base-level Snapdragon X1-26-100. It’ll come in AMD and Intel configs too, but the Qualcomm version will start with a lowly 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Sounds like another Neo wannabe, but we don’t know for certain since pricing is TBD. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/web_12.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Zenbook14_UX3480AA_Product-photo_3D_Komodo-Coral_05.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Zenbook14_UX3480AA_Product-photo_3D_Komodo-Coral_07.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Asus launches Zenbook 14 with Snapdragon X1-26-100 processor (8GB RAM/256GB base, plus AMD/Intel configs). At the right price point, it could challenge MacBook Neo's dominance in the thin-and-light ultraportable market, signaling Arm-based alternatives gaining traction.
