Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark chip
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Microsoft has announced that its Surface Laptop Ultra will launch on October 16th, starting at $2,599.
Microsoft has announced the release date and pricing for its Surface Laptop Ultra, which launches on October 16th starting at $2,599. The laptop is powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark Arm-based chip and features an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in the base configuration.
The laptop includes a 15-inch HDR touchscreen display with up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, three USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It uses a magnetic USB-C charging solution rather than Microsoft's previous proprietary Surface Connect charging port. The device has an aluminum chassis and comes with a large haptic feedback-enabled trackpad. It is lighter than Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro and heavier than at approximately 4.5 pounds.
Higher configurations offer up to a 20-core CPU, 128GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, with the most expensive model costing $5,899.99. Microsoft is positioning RTX Spark laptops at the premium end of the market, designed for high-performance creative software, gaming and local AI tasks. The Surface Laptop Ultra is available to preorder starting today.
Microsoft also announced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a developer-focused desktop PC available for preorder at $5,999, shipping in November. It features 128GB of unified memory, 2TB of storage and Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X chip, designed for local AI workflows. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and developer tools including Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot and Python pre-installed.
Other manufacturers including Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP and Asus are also launching RTX Spark laptops, with prices ranging from $2,599 to nearly $7,000 for fully configured models. The first RTX Spark devices are launching this month, with the Surface Laptop Ultra arriving on October 16th.
How it is being reported
- Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.TechCrunch · 7 Oct, 21:22
- Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks likeHonestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.Engadget · 7 Oct, 20:59
- Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000It ships in November, if you can afford it.Engadget · 7 Oct, 20:32
- Nvidia’s powerful RTX Spark laptops can cost up to $7,000The first array of laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip are designed to compete with high-end MacBook Pros - and they've got some high-end prices to match. The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus start as low as $2,599 for configurations with an 18-core […]The Verge · 7 Oct, 20:05
- Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chipThe new device shows Microsoft remains committed to making its own PCs even though it's not one of the top device makers.CNBC · 7 Oct, 19:55
- Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX SparkYes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.Engadget · 7 Oct, 19:43
- Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra eventMicrosoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. The biggest announcement was arguably the release details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, its new laptop that’s powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The machine will start at $2,599 for a configuration with an 8-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB […]The Verge · 7 Oct, 19:42
- The Surface Laptop Ultra finally has a release date — and a starting price of $2,599Months after revealing its Surface Laptop Ultra, Microsoft has announced that the Nvidia RTX Spark-equipped device will launch on October 16th. Pricing starts at $2,599 for the base configuration, featuring an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The Surface Laptop Ultra ships with a 15-inch HDR touchscreen display with up to 2,000 […]The Verge · 7 Oct, 18:48
- Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder for $5,999Microsoft's Nvidia-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder now directly, and slated to ship in November for just about $6,000. It's pricier than the DGX Spark mini PC Nvidia launched last year, but PC prices have been climbing due to shortages of RAM and other components. The Dev Box's flat, 3D-printed anodized […]The Verge · 7 Oct, 18:46
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