Asus Lapis Leak Reveals a 64GB Googlebook Targeting MacBook Pro
Google killed the cheap Chromebook narrative. The Asus Lapis has surfaced on Geekbench and in the Energy Star certification database with a spec sheet that reads like a premium ultrabook, not a classroom machine. The leak, tracked by Frandroid from VideoCardz and 9to5Google, points to an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 or Core Ultra 7 355, paired with up to 64GB LPDDR5X.
The Lapis spec sheet
- Geekbench and Energy Star listings show a Core Ultra 5 325 or Core Ultra 7 355
- Up to 64GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Asus CX9406, under one kilogram
- Intel Panther Lake NPU rated at 50 TOPS
Those 50 TOPS matter. They let Gemini run locally instead of leaning on the cloud. Google positioned the Googlebook around this exact idea.
Why this is a clean break
The Chromebook spent years owning the bottom: 4GB to 8GB RAM, low prices, education contracts. The Googlebook flips that. Google announced it in May 2026 as the Chromebook successor, fusing Android and ChromeOS with Gemini embedded in the OS. Intel, Qualcomm and MediaTek are all partners. 9to5Google spotted a first wave of eight devices, four of them running Intel silicon.
The price floor tells the story
First Googlebook models should start around $1,000, roughly 870 euros before tax. That is MacBook territory, not Chromebook clearance. The Asus Lapis sits at the top of the range.
Its 64GB of RAM puts the Asus Lapis on the same field as the MacBook Pro and Copilot+ PCs.
The 64GB caveat
Benchmark and certification leaks are not product announcements. The 64GB configuration may be a test unit. Production models could land at 16GB or 32GB. Still, the direction is clear.
Asus is expected to show the device at IFA Berlin, which opens September 4, 2026. Until then, treat the numbers as a strong signal, not a final spec. Google wants premium, and Asus appears ready to deliver it.