ASUS and its gaming brand Republic of Gamers (ROG) have been awarded 43 Red Dot Product Design Awards for 2026, with two products—the ROG Falcata and ROG Zephyrus Duo—receiving the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best distinction. The recognition spans five product categories, highlighting the companies' commitment to innovation, premium design, and sustainability.
Best of the Best Honors
The ROG Falcata and ROG Zephyrus Duo earned the highest accolade, Red Dot: Best of the Best, which is reserved for groundbreaking designs. The ROG Zephyrus Duo is a dual-screen gaming laptop, while the ROG Falcata is a gaming keyboard designed for esports. According to ASUS, these products exemplify user-centric innovation and engineering excellence.
Award Distribution Across Categories
The 43 awards were distributed across six categories: Computer and Information Technology (23 awards), Gaming and Streaming (13), Innovative Design (3), Luggage & Bags (1), Communication Technology (1), and Audio (1). Notable winners include the ASUS Zenbook Duo, ROG Ally series, ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, and the ROG Archer Backpack 15.6.
Judging Process and Criteria
The Red Dot Design Award for Product Design, established in 1955, is one of the world's most respected design competitions. In 2026, entries from over 60 countries were evaluated by a jury of 40 independent experts from around 20 nations, including designers, professors, journalists, and consultants. Products were assessed on four key principles: quality of function, quality of seduction, quality of use, and quality of responsibility. The jury conducted hands-on testing and in-depth discussions to evaluate innovation, usability, and sustainability.
Full List of Winners
The official list of winners will be published on July 7, 2026, in the Red Dot Winners Section. Highlights include the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, ProArt Display PA27USD, ROG Zephyrus G14/G16, and ROG Strix XG34WCDMTS monitor. The awards underscore ASUS and ROG's leadership in design and technology, with a strong emphasis on eco-friendly and responsible product development.
