Microsoft signs up Asus and Dell to join the Cloud PC party - powerful new mini PCs and desktops coming later in 2026

• Microsoft confirms Asus and Dell are both working on W365 Cloud PCs to launch in Q3 2026
• The Asus NUC 16 is a 0.7L device, perfect for mounting behind a monitor
• Dell's compact fanless PC is marketed for regulated industries

Microsoft has announced two OEM partnerships to expand its Windows 365 Cloud PC portfolio, which will now include one Asus device and another from Dell.

Announced by Windows Commercial Marketing VP Stefan Kinnestrand in a blog post, the two third-party devices will boot directly into Windows 365 for a cloud-hosting Windows desktop experience.

Compared with regular Asus and Dell PCs, these Windows 365 Cloud PCs will have no local data, app or workload needs, instead running everything from a separate server.