Leaked Renders Reveal ASUS and Acer Googlebook Designs Ahead of September 21 Pre-Order Launch
Leaked images reveal the ASUS Googlebook features a dark gray chassis, a multicolored Glowbar, and a robust port selection including USB-A and USB-C, while the Acer Googlebook 14 introduces a 360-degree convertible hinge and an offset Glowbar. Pre-orders for these devices open on September 21, 2026, ahead of Google's October 5 launch event.
Key points
- ASUS Googlebook features a dark gray chassis, a large trackpad, thin bezels, a dedicated 'G' key, and a multicolored Glowbar on the lid.
- The ASUS model includes two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and a fingerprint sensor, reducing the need for dongles.
- Acer's Googlebook 14 is a 360-degree convertible with a dark titanium chassis, dual USB-C ports, and an offset Glowbar design.
- Pre-orders for the first wave of Googlebooks open on September 21, 2026, with a major launch event scheduled for October 5 in New York.
- ASUS, Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are the five launch partners for Google's new premium laptop category.
Background
Earlier leaks in August 2026 indicated the ASUS CX9406 would feature Intel Core Ultra Panther Lake processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and a sub-1kg ceramic-alloy chassis. Canadian listings suggested a price point around CAD 1,900, positioning the device as a premium tier within the new Googlebook lineup.
How outlets are covering it
Android Central emphasizes the ASUS model's practical port selection and active cooling, suggesting it targets heavier workloads. Chrome Unboxed highlights the Acer model's unique 360-degree convertible hinge and offset Glowbar, noting that Google allowed hardware partners aesthetic freedom. Both sources confirm the September 21 pre-order date but differ in focus: Android Central details the ASUS hardware, while Chrome Unboxed provides specs for the Acer model, including a 14-inch 120Hz OLED display and Intel Core Ultra 5 processor.
Why it matters
The Googlebook represents a new premium laptop category from Google, blending Android technology with desktop-like features and Gemini AI capabilities. The diverse hardware designs from launch partners indicate a strategy to cater to different user needs, from productivity-focused clamshells to versatile convertibles.
What to watch
Pre-orders open on September 21, 2026. Google will hold an 'Opening Night' event in New York on October 5, 2026, where final pricing, exact specifications, and shipping dates are expected to be revealed.
- The ASUS Googlebook looks like the anti-dongle laptop we asked for Android Central
- Exclusive: ASUS Googlebook revealed in new images, with a G key and glowing lid The Mac Observer
- Googlebook vs Chromebook: What’s Different About Google’s New Laptop? techrepublic.com
- Asus Googlebook shows off a big trackpad and plenty of ports in leaked images [Gallery] 9to5Google
- New leaked renders reveal our first clean look at the Acer Googlebook 14 Chrome Unboxed
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