ASUS Leaps Ahead: Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" Laptops Slated for CES 2026

In a rare long-range reveal, ASUS has quietly confirmed that its next flagship laptop lineup after Arrow Lake will be powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 300 series “Panther Lake” — and the official launch date is January 6, 2026, pointing straight at CES 2026.

This is the earliest OEM confirmation we’ve ever seen for a future Intel mobile silicon — almost 13 months ahead of launch.

Quick Intel Mobile Roadmap (2024–2026)

Year	Codename	Series	Process Node	Launch Window
2024	Lunar Lake	Core Ultra 200V	Intel 3 + TSMC N3B	Already shipping
2025	Arrow Lake-H/HX	Core Ultra 200HX	Intel 20A (some 18A)	CES 2025
2026	Panther Lake	Core Ultra 300	Intel 18A (mass production)	CES 2026 – Jan 6

Why Panther Lake Is a Big Deal

First mobile client chip on Intel’s 18A process node in volume production
Expected to deliver the biggest leap in performance-per-watt since Tiger Lake (2020)
New CPU cores (Cougar Cove P-core + Skymont-derived E-core refresh), new Arc “Celestial” iGPU, and major NPU upgrades
Built from the ground up for AI PCs and thin-and-light designs

ASUS just told the entire industry: “We’re not waiting for anyone else — we’ll be first to market with 18A laptops on day one.”

What This Means for Buyers

2025 laptops (Arrow Lake) → desktop-class gaming & creator performance
2026 laptops (Panther Lake) → the real revolution in battery life + AI performance
If you want the absolute best efficiency and next-gen Arc graphics, waiting until early 2026 will be worth it

CES 2026 is going to be the true coming-out party for Intel 18A.
And ASUS just claimed the pole position.

Based on ASUS official forum post and multiple industry confirmations