CES 2026: This Lenovo Gaming Laptop Can Stretch From 16:9 to ‘Ultrawide’ With the Push of a Button

Choosing a gaming monitor is a difficult choice. Do you want a standard 16:9 monitor that takes up a small amount of desk space, or a larger 21:9 or even 32:9 ultrawide monitor that takes up more space, but will also show you more of your game? This goes double for laptops, where ultra-wide models are rare and absolutely gigantic. Lenovo’s new concept for CES, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable, aims to give you the best of both worlds.

When the laptop is closed or when you first open it, the Legion Pro Rollable looks like any other gaming laptop. It’s a bit thick, with RGB keys and a full number pad, but otherwise it’s not remarkable. It also has a standard aspect ratio of 16:9. But with the press of a button, it can expand to a 21:9 ultra-wide screen. And while it’s not as fancy as the 32:9 screens used by the most spoiled gamers, you can actually expand it further to a 24:9 screen if you want.

This trick is possible thanks to a rollable OLED panel, something that Lenovo has demonstrated and even released before, but for laptops that extend vertically and are not aimed at gamers. The transformation is quick and quiet, and Windows doesn’t even need time to adjust to your new aspect ratio. It’s a bit like unfolding a scroll.

In total, the screen space can expand from 16 inches in 16:9 mode (or “Focus”) to 21 inches in 21:9 mode (or “Tactical”) and 24 inches in 24:9 mode (or “Arena” mode). The aspect ratio numbers don’t always correspond perfectly to the screen space measurements, but hey, they’re easy to follow here.

Having up to 24 inches of screen space on the go could be life-changing, and not just for gamers. Currently, I’m writing this article while traveling, which means I’m stuck with only my laptop screen. I sorely miss the second monitor I have at home, and being able to switch my screen to ultra-wide mode could easily solve that problem. Plus, I might just shrink it down to a more standard form factor when it comes time to put it away.

The only real pitfalls would be weight and price. I don’t have hard numbers on its weight, but it didn’t feel too different from any other gaming laptop in my hands. Tough, but not grueling.

As for the price, here’s the kicker. Because this is just a concept, there is no information on pricing or availability, as its release is not guaranteed. Lenovo says the unit I saw is based on a high-end Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which currently costs around $3,000.

That would be expensive to pay, especially since the extendable screen would likely add a few hundred dollars to the price. However, I wouldn’t put too much stock in the demo unit at this time. If it hits the market, you’ll probably be able to configure it to better suit your needs.

Personally, though, I might be willing to pay that $3,000. Not only is this truly unique in the space, but it also solves one of my biggest problems when having to use my laptop, which is the lack of a dual-monitor setup. This could even be useful for PC gamers looking to move into portable gaming, without having to choose what type of monitor you want.