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Preorders Open for Nvidia’s First RTX Spark-Powered Laptops
Preorders have opened for Nvidia’s first laptops with RTX Spark chips. The devices will go on sale on October 16. Models from Asus, Microsoft, Lenovo, HP and Dell are designed for creative professionals, as well as those who run artificial intelligence applications directly on the device. The starting price is $2,599.99 (approximately 4,420 manats). The most powerful preconfigured version costs $6,999.99 (approximately 11,900 manats).
The RTX Spark chip has 2 versions. The full version uses a 20-core Grace processor and a 6,144-core Blackwell graphics processor. The simpler version has an 18-core processor and a 5,120-core graphics unit. Models with 24 GB and 32 GB of unified memory use the less powerful version. Devices with 48 GB or more of memory use the full chip. Both versions are called RTX Spark N1X on ordering pages. Therefore, the core counts should be checked when choosing a model.
The Asus ProArt P14 and Surface Laptop Ultra start at $2,599.99. The Asus ProArt P16 has a starting price of $2,799.99 (approximately 4,760 manats). The Lenovo Yoga 9n sells for $3,099.99 (approximately 5,270 manats), while the HP OmniBook Ultra sells for $3,199.99 (approximately 5,440 manats). The Dell XPS 16 costs $3,799.99 (approximately 6,460 manats). The Surface Laptop Ultra with 48 GB of memory costs $3,999.99 (approximately 6,800 manats).
The Asus ProArt P16 with 64 GB of memory starts at $4,499.99 (approximately 7,650 manats). The price rises to $6,999.99 when 128 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage are selected. The HP OmniBook X 14 with 128 GB of memory costs $5,109 (approximately 8,690 manats). The HP OmniBook Ultra 16 sells for $5,309 (approximately 9,030 manats). Both models have a 3K OLED touchscreen. The display’s 120 Hz refresh rate makes images appear smoother.
RTX Spark laptops offer 24 GB and 32 GB unified memory options. The more powerful versions also offer 48 GB and 64 GB options. The highest memory capacity is 128 GB. Both the main processor and the graphics unit share the unified memory. Storage capacity can be 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB. However, it is limited to 1 TB in most models. A comparable 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip is close in price to these models and has 1 TB of storage. Smaller RTX Spark desktop computers will go on sale after the laptops.
Microsoft has also unveiled the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box desktop computer for developing artificial intelligence applications based on this platform. It costs $5,999.99 (approximately 10,200 manats). The device uses a 6,144-core graphics processor. It also has 128 GB of unified memory and a 2 TB SSD. The rear has 3 USB-C ports and a headphone jack. It also has HDMI, Ethernet and 1 USB-A port.
The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box has a thin but long chassis and takes up considerable desk space. Its official weight has not been disclosed. The device is believed to weigh approximately 2.3–2.7 kg. The chassis is covered with 1,000 air vents, which help reduce the heat generated during heavy workloads. The tall base makes the device difficult to carry. There is also no memory card slot.