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The Neo Effect: How Apple’s cheapest Mac is changing the PC gameSee all StoriesPosted Oct 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTCAAsus’ new business laptop will have 8GB of RAM and be aimed at less business-y types. Asus is announcing the ExpertBook A7: a 14-inch laptop with a 120Hz OLED display and an Intel Core 5 320 chip. It’s available today, starting at $1,299.99 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. But coming in the new year is an 8GB / 256GB version for a more affordable $899. 8GB felt workable in the XPS 13, and it didn’t have a fancy OLED, but it cost $200 less. Update, October 14th: The entry-level ExpertBook will have 12GB of RAM for $899, not 8GB. See new post here.1/3The ExpertBook A7 will have that bright OLED, an aluminum chassis, and a haptic trackpad on all configurations. 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)

Last year, Asus and Xbox worked together to launch the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, and the latter is still one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market right now. Not only is is great at playing games, but even amid the RAMpocalypse, the Xbox Ally X hasn't gone up in price and will still cost the same $999 that it did back in October 2025. While the Xbox Ally X is an incredible little device, its relatively small display has been outclassed by the likes of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — even though they're much more expensive. But Asus took the 20th anniversary of ROG to update the Xbox Ally X with an OLED display, and it takes the handheld to a completely new level. With a better display and a new chassis comes a higher $1,299 price tag, but if you have the cash, that extra $300 is absolutely worth it. Same Guts, Different ScreenThe Xbox Ally X20 has a fancier looking chassis and a much nicer OLED display, but it's functionally the same handheld as the Ally X beneath the surface with no real difference in the specs. It's still rocking the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, along with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

The OLED screen is a game changer. | The new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 gets a slightly updated chassis including a stunning new 7.4-inch OLED screen with 120 Hz and VRR. It does not hurt the battery life, either, but inside you still get the old AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC, which cannot keep up with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip.

Asus unveils the AMD-powered ExpertBook A7 with a 120Hz OLED display, Ryzen AI processors, a slim aluminium chassis and five years of security updates. Asus has introduced a new AMD-powered version of its ExpertBook A7 business laptop, bringing a high-resolution OLED display, modern artificial intelligence capabilities and a lightweight aluminium design to the professional computing market. The 14-inch machine pairs Ryzen AI processors with a 120Hz screen, positioning it for businesses and professionals who want more than the standard features found in office laptops. Table of contentsAsus ExpertBook A7 combines AMD processors with a high-quality OLED displayPricing and release details remain unconfirmedSlim aluminium construction gives the business laptop a premium design