ASUS Googlebook 14 Launches in Canada as the First ASUS Laptop Designed for Gemini Intelligence | Taiwan News | Sep. 21, 2026 21:00
The first ever ASUS laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence combines premium ASUS craftsmanship and performance with seamless Android integration
KEY POINTS
- Featherweight powerhouse: Weighs just 0.99kg with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performance
- Refined sensory experience: 14″ 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad deliver a premium experience for work anywhere
- Frictionless by design: Gemini Intelligence, seamless Android integration, Intel® WiFi 7, and versatile connectivity ease movement across cloud tools and peripherals
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced ASUS Googlebook 14, a 14-inch ultraportable laptop that’s the first ever ASUS laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence. Built for users who want a more connected experience with their Android phone, ASUS Googlebook 14 combines effortless portability, strong performance, and a premium-crafted design that helps work stay in flow throughout the day.
ASUS Googlebook 14 comes with 12 months of Google AI Pro. Users can get expanded access to powerful features in Gemini, Flow, and Gemini Notebook as well as Gemini directly in the Google apps they know and use. Plus, they get 5 TB of cloud storage to keep photos and files backed up.1
ASUS Googlebook 14 will be available for pre-order in Canada starting September 21, 2026, across the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco, and Staples, with availability in store from October 4, 2026.
Featherweight powerhouse with uncompromised strength
Starting at just 0.99kg and as thin as 10.9mm, ASUS Googlebook 14 is engineered for mobility without sacrificing durability. Its CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis helps deliver high rigidity and long-term structural stability in a form that’s easy to carry between entertainment, commutes, and remote workspaces.
ASUS Googlebook 14 is finished in a Dusk Ash color, and features Nano Ceramic Technology that helps resist scratches, stains, and abrasion. Tested to meet the US military-grade MIL-STD 810H standard and ASUS Superior Durability standards2, the design brings a premium look and feel to a laptop that is ready for daily use.
ASUS Googlebook 14 delivers performance that belies its ultraportable form factor, with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Series 3 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD. An advanced cooling system supports sustained performance while keeping operation whisper-quiet, helping users stay productive without distraction. A 70Wh battery delivers up to 18 hours of battery life3, supporting flexible work throughout the day.
Refined sensory experiences for everyday productivity
ASUS Googlebook 14 is designed to make every interaction feel more precise and more premium. The 14-inch 16:10 3K OLED HDR touchscreen delivers vivid detail, deep contrast, and up to 1000 nits peak HDR brightness, while a 120Hz refresh rate helps visuals feel smooth and responsive. Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® with Corning Gorilla Matte anti-glare technology helps improve durability and reduce reflections for clearer viewing in bright environments.
Audio is equally refined. A six-speaker system with dual force-canceling woofers and two tweeters creates a fuller, more immersive soundstage for calls, presentations, and media. The large haptic touchpad uses six-point force sensing to provide consistent click pressure and tactile feedback, while the backlit keyboard with 1.5mm key travel is tuned for comfortable all-day typing. Together, these details help ASUS Googlebook 14 deliver a polished experience across sight, sound, and touch.
Frictionless by design, with Gemini Intelligence
ASUS Googlebook 14 is designed for Gemini Intelligence, bringing personal, proactive help into everyday work.
Features such as Magic Pointer4 and proactive suggestions5 help users take action faster: Magic Pointer lets users point to and select onscreen objects to ask, compare, or create with Gemini; while proactive suggestions power users with proactive help from Gemini, providing suggested actions based on what’s on the screen without the user even having to ask.
With Magic Pointer6, wiggling the cursor activates Gemini. The cursor just got its first glow-up in years. Now users can do more than just point and click — they can turn two images into a poster, or see a date and instantly add it to their calendar.
Gemini also provides help that’s a step ahead, surfacing relevant details from emails, recall calendar information, and providing suggestions based on what is on screen at the moment. The experience stays connected across devices and workflows. With supported Android devices, users can start a task on a phone and finish it on ASUS Googlebook 14, or cast phone apps to the laptop for a more seamless way to work7.
This device is paired with strong local connectivity. ASUS Googlebook 14 includes two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® full-function ports that support Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.4; two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports; an HDMI® 2.1b port; and a 3.5mm audio combo jack, reducing the need for adapters in day-to-day work. WiFi 7 support helps users move smoothly between local workflows and cloud-based collaboration, while the thin chassis still offers the port selection needed for serious productivity.
Launch offers across Canada
To celebrate the launch, ASUS Googlebook 14 arrives with limited-time offers8 at retailers across Canada, starting September 21, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. ET.
Until October 31, 2026, Best Buy customers can choose between the Pixel Buds 2a (a $180 value) as a gift with purchase and $280 off the Google Pixel 9a.
Until December 31, 2026, customers who purchase at the ASUS Store receive a one-year warranty extension, an ASUS AP1602 backpack and an ASUS Marshmallow Mouse MD100 (a combined $170 value). Over the same period, customers can also receive a $150 gift card at Staples, a $150 promo code at Amazon, a $165 gift card at Costco, or a Logitech MX4 mouse (a $160 value) as a gift with purchase at Canada Computers.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Googlebook 14 will be available for pre-order in Canada starting September 21, 2026, at the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy, Canada Computers, Costco and Staples, with availability in store on October 4, 2026. Detailed Canadian specifications and pricing are available below.
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
SPECIFICATIONS9
ASUS Googlebook 14
| Model name | CX9406CAA-BBU71T-CB | CX9406CAA-DSU51T-CB |
| Part number | 90CB0A71-M002M0 | 90CB0A71-M002E0 |
| Color and material |
Dusk Ash
Nano Ceramic Magnesium Aluminum |
Dusk Ash
Nano Ceramic Magnesium Aluminum |
| Operating system |
Googlebook OS | Googlebook OS |
CPU |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
2.3 GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 8 Cores, 8 Threads) |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 325
2.1 GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 Cores, 8 Threads) |
| NPU | Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 49 TOPS | Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS |
| GPU | Intel® Integrated Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5x 8533MT/s dual channel onboard | 16GB LPDDR5x 8533MT/s dual channel onboard |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD | 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Display | 14″, touch screen with Corning® Gorilla™ Matte anti-glare technology, WQXGA+(WQ+), 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1000nits HDR peak brightness | 14″, touch screen with Corning® Gorilla™ Matte anti-glare technology, WQXGA+(WQ+), 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1000nits HDR peak brightness |
| I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® full function (Power Delivery / USB / DisplayPort™ 1.4, supports 4K display)
1 x HDMI® 2.1b 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® full function (Power Delivery / USB / DisplayPort™ 1.4, supports 4K display)
1 x HDMI® 2.1b 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Video camera | FHD with Webcam shutter | FHD with Webcam shutter |
| Wireless | WiFi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2×2 + Bluetooth® 6.0 | WiFi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2×2 + Bluetooth® 6.0 |
| Audio | 2 x 2W stereo speaker
2 x Integrated digital microphones on the CMOS module |
2 x 2W stereo speaker
2 x Integrated digital microphones on the CMOS module |
| Weight | 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) | 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 31.09 x 21.28 x 1.09 ~ 1.64 cm (12.24″ x 8.38″ x 0.43″ ~ 0.65″) | 31.09 x 21.28 x 1.09 ~ 1.64 cm (12.24″ x 8.38″ x 0.43″ ~ 0.65″) |
| Battery | 70Wh, Li-Polymer | 70Wh, Li-Polymer |
| Security | Titan C security chip
Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key Intel® Boot Guard Support Absolute Persistence 2.0 (Computrace) Intel® BIOS Guard Platform Firmware Resiliency Support |
Titan C security chip
Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key Intel® Boot Guard Support Absolute Persistence 2.0 (Computrace) Intel® BIOS Guard Platform Firmware Resiliency Support |
| Keyboard | Full size, Backlit keyboard,1.5mm travel | Full size, Backlit keyboard,1.5mm travel |
| Ecolabels | TCO Certified
EPEAT Gold Energy star 9.0 FSC Mix RoHS REACH |
TCO Certified
EPEAT Gold Energy star 9.0 FSC Mix RoHS REACH |
| AC adapter | USB Type-C®, 65W; Output: 20V DC, 3.25 A; Input: 100~240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal | USB Type-C®, 65W; Output: 20V DC, 3.25 A; Input: 100~240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal |
| In the box | 65W Adapter
Laptop sleeve |
65W Adapter
Laptop sleeve |
| MSRP | C$1,899 | C$1,799 |
| Availability | Pre-order September 21, 2026
In store October 4, 2026 |
Pre-order September 21, 2026
In store October 4, 2026 |
| Retailers | ASUS Store
Best Buy |
ASUS Store
Amazon Canada Computers Costco Staples |
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About ASUS
ASUS (2357.TW) is an innovative technology leader delivering the world’s most comprehensive AI solutions across Infrastructure, Physical AI, AI PC/Devices, and Engineering the AI Advantage. Guided by its “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” strategy, ASUS is bringing enterprise-to-edge AI to life. The ASUS portfolio also includes the ROG and ProArt sub-brands, which serve gamers and creators worldwide.
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1 $239.88 value based on monthly auto-renewal rate, for a limited time only. The Google AI Pro trial offer is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of an eligible Googlebook on or after October 1, 2026. This offer is limited to users in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Redeem the offer by March 31, 2027, at 11:59pm PT. Google AI Pro will charge $19.99/month or then-current subscription fee for Google AI Pro (minus applied offers plus applicable taxes) after the trial ends. Cancel anytime. Certain AI benefits are only available for those aged 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs and more is available in select languages. See googlebook.com/app-offer-terms-and-conditions for full terms.
2 The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care/ ASUS Business Support.
3 Actual battery life depends on usage, specifications, applications, and environment, among other factors. 18 hours is based on ASUS internal test with 50% brightness, local video playback, FHD video, and 3.5mm headphone jack used.
4 Internet connection required. Available to 18+ users. Compatibility and availability vary.
5Available for select countries and languages to users 18+. Feature availability will vary; some features may require subscription for higher usage.
6 Available for select countries and languages to users 18+. Feature availability will vary; some features may require subscription for higher usage.
7 Setup required. Works on supported devices with Android 17 or above
8 Offers valid for a limited time at participating Canadian retailers, while supplies last, and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. One offer per eligible purchase; no cash value; retailer terms and conditions apply.
9 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at
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