First Nvidia RTX Spark Laptops Arrive
▼ Summary
– Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark superchip for consumer laptops, with Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell planning launches for fall.
– The flagship RTX Spark chip has 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores, and up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, with lower-spec versions coming later.
– Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra will feature a 15-inch mini-LED touchscreen with 2,000 nits brightness and a haptic touchpad.
– Asus will launch ProArt P16 and P14 laptops for creative professionals, with up to 128GB RAM and 4K OLED displays.
– Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Gigabyte are among over 30 companies planning RTX Spark laptops, with details on pricing and specs to be announced later.
Nvidia has officially stepped into the consumer laptop processor space with its new RTX Spark chip, and major PC manufacturers are already lining up to debut devices powered by it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are all expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and several partners have begun sharing early details about their upcoming models.
The unifying component across these new machines is the Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark superchip, though multiple configurations are in development. The flagship version, unveiled by Nvidia at Computex, packs 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores, and 128GB of LPDDR5X memory , specifications that closely mirror the GB10 chip inside Nvidia’s DGX Spark “personal AI supercomputer.” Nvidia has confirmed that lower-tier versions with as little as 16GB of memory will follow later.
Beyond the new chipset, here is a closer look at what we know so far about the upcoming RTX Spark laptops:
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft has shared a handful of details about its RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra. While final specifications and pricing remain under wraps, the company has confirmed that the Surface Laptop will feature a 15-inch mini-LED touchscreen capable of 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness. Microsoft calls this “the brightest display we’ve ever shipped,” adding that it delivers 262 pixels per inch and “high-precision color accuracy.”
Ports on the Surface Laptop Ultra will include HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, an SD card slot, and a headphone jack, though Microsoft has not specified the speed or version of these connections. The haptic touchpad is described as “the largest we’ve ever put on a Surface.” Microsoft also claims this will be “the most powerful Surface Laptop ever built,” but without full specs, that assertion will need to be verified through hands-on testing later this year.
Asus ProArt P16 and ProArt P14
Asus has provided one of the most detailed previews among Nvidia’s launch partners, though storage configurations and pricing remain unannounced. Two models are slated for release later this year: the ProArt P16 and ProArt P14, both designed for creative professionals. Each features a color-optimized high-resolution display and generous RAM for demanding applications. Notably, the wheel-like dialpad built into the touchpad on current-generation ProArt models has been removed, replaced with haptic touchpad features.
Asus ProArt P16 specifications include a 16-inch 4K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 128GB LPDDR5X 9400 memory, and up to 2TB of storage across two M.2 Gen 5 SSD slots. The display supports TUV, Pantone, Trueblack 1000, and Dolby Vision certifications, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The battery is rated at 99.9Wh, and ports include three USB-C (Type 4), one USB-A (3.2), one HDMI 2.1, a headphone jack, and a standard SD card slot.
Asus ProArt P14 specifications include a 14-inch 3K OLED display at 120Hz and 16:10 format, up to 128GB LPDDR5X 9600 memory, and up to 1TB of storage via a single M.2 Gen 5 SSD slot. Display certifications match the P16, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The battery is 90Wh, and the port selection mirrors the P16: three USB-C (Type 4), one USB-A (3.2), one HDMI 2.1, a headphone jack, and a standard SD card slot.
MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI Plus
MSI’s RTX Spark-powered offering is the Prestige N16 Flip AI Plus, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop. MSI describes it as “a new generation of premium thin-and-light PCs,” though weight and dimensions have not been disclosed. Pricing, memory, and storage configurations also remain unknown. The display is a 16-inch 3840 x 2160 OLED panel covering 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, with Calman verification and a Delta E <1 color accuracy. Brightness is rated at “over 1,000 nits,” and the battery is 99.9Wh. The laptop will support the MSI Nano Pen, a stylus co-designed with Microsoft that also functions as an AI microphone for Copilot.
Dell, Lenovo, HP, and More
As part of Computex coverage, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have confirmed they will launch Nvidia Spark-powered devices. A refreshed Dell XPS 16, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, and HP’s upcoming OmniBook X 14 and Ultra 16 are among the more than 30 RTX Spark laptops expected to arrive later this year. Pricing and full specifications were not included in those announcements. Nvidia has stated that all RTX Spark laptops will offer “all day battery life” and measure as “slim as 14mm.”
HP has indicated it will share more information “closer to availability,” and other manufacturers are likely to follow a similar timeline. Images of the devices have been released, offering a preliminary look at what’s coming this fall. Acer and Gigabyte are also expected to launch their own Spark laptops, though specific models and launch dates have not been announced.
(Source: The Verge)