Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark
Microsoft has introduced the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, positioned as the most powerful device in the Surface Laptop family. The laptop is built around the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, specifically designed to accelerate AI model development, local execution, rendering, and content creation.
NVIDIA RTX Spark Architecture
The laptop utilizes the NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X, which is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. This system integrates a GPU and a CPU with a unified memory architecture. For the laptop, two configurations are available: an 18-core CPU paired with 5,120 GPU cores, and a 20-core CPU paired with 6,144 GPU cores.
Beyond professional workloads, the inclusion of NVIDIA Reflex and DLSS technologies ensures a high-performance gaming experience. The device supports up to 128 GB of unified memory, with additional options of 64 GB, 48 GB, 32 GB, and 24 GB.
Display and Design
The device features a 15-inch PixelSense Ultra touchscreen with a resolution of 3,270 × 2,180. The display supports a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, a peak HDR brightness of 2,000 nits, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it suitable for professional video and visual production.
The Surface Laptop Ultra comes in two colors: Platinum and Nightfall. It weighs 2.0 kg, with a thickness ranging from 17.99 mm to 19.16 mm (including rubber feet). Battery life is rated at up to 15 hours for local video playback and up to 12 hours of active web browsing.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the Surface Laptop Ultra at the Microsoft Store starts at 513,480 yen (approx. $3,400) for the 18-core CPU model. The higher-end configuration with the 20-core CPU starts at 707,080 yen (approx. $4,700).
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