The first laptops with NVIDIA RTX Spark are arriving this year; see the models.

A NVIDIA RTX Spark It's starting to take shape outside the Computex 2026 stages: ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI are among the first manufacturers with Windows notebooks based on NVIDIA's new Arm chip, promising thin PCs for local AI, content creation, and gaming. The first batch is expected to arrive in the second half of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with no official price or release date yet for Brazil.

What is NVIDIA RTX Spark?

RTX Spark is NVIDIA's most ambitious attempt to reach the heart of consumer PCs, going beyond the dedicated GPU. The platform combines a Grace CPU with up to 20 cores, a Blackwell RTX GPU with 6.144 CUDA cores, fifth-generation Tensor Cores, and up to 128 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, connected by NVLink-C2C. In practice, the idea is to bring thin Windows notebooks closer to features previously associated with workstations and AI machines.

According to NVIDIA, the chip can deliver up to 1 petaflop of AI performance and run local models with up to 120 billion parameters and context of up to 1 million tokens. The company also cites tasks such as rendering 3D scenes over 90 GB, editing 12K 4:2:2 video, generating AI videos in 4K, and playing AAA games at 1440p above 100 fps. These figures are from the manufacturer's announcement and still require independent testing.

Why does this matter for Windows laptops?

The key point is that the RTX Spark uses Arm architecture, just like Apple and Qualcomm chips. This means that Windows programs made for Intel and AMD x86 processors may rely on Microsoft's Prism compatibility layer. The difference is that NVIDIA wants to compensate for this transition with its CUDA stack, RTX, DLSS, TensorRT, OptiX, Reflex, and G-SYNC, as well as support for popular AI and creative tools.

NVIDIA and Microsoft are also talking about a new generation of personal agents running locally on Windows. The promise includes Windows security primitives, the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, and policies to decide when a request should be processed on the device or sent to the cloud. For the Brazilian reader, the most practical aspect is to see if this proposal will truly reduce dependence on paid cloud services, improve privacy, and deliver sufficient autonomy in thin notebooks.

Laptop models with RTX Spark

NVIDIA says there are more than 30 notebooks and 10 compact desktops in development, but the initial publicly released list focuses on eight models from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI. Here's what we know so far about each one:

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

O Surface Laptop Ultra This is the most detailed model yet. Microsoft promises a 15-inch notebook with a PixelSense Ultra mini-LED touchscreen, HDR, up to 2.000 nits of peak brightness, and 262 pixels per inch. It also features a larger haptic trackpad, a dark gray or silver chassis, a weight under 4,5 pounds, and HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, SD card reader, and headphone ports. The manufacturer has not yet confirmed pricing, final memory/storage configurations, or port speeds.

ASUS ProArt P16

O ASUS ProArt P16 It targets creators who need a large screen and plenty of memory in a slim body. According to details gathered by The Verge, the model will have a 16-inch 4K OLED screen in a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, brightness up to 1.600 nits, Dolby Vision support, color certifications such as Pantone and True Black 1000, up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 2TB of Gen 5 SSD storage. The battery is reported to be 99,9Wh, with USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, headphone jack, and a standard-size SD card slot.

ASUS ProArt P14

O ASUS ProArt P14 It takes the same concept but in a smaller format. The notebook should feature a 14-inch 3K OLED screen, 120 Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 1.600 nits, color certifications similar to the P16, up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory and Gen 5 SSD up to 1 TB. The 90 Wh battery is noteworthy for a 14-inch model. In both ProArt models, ASUS should replace the physical dial integrated into the touchpad with haptic feedback.

MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI Plus

O MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI Plus The device features a 2-in-1 design with a 360-degree hinge and a focus on premium productivity. The 16-inch OLED screen has a resolution of 3840 x 2160, 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, Calman verification, Delta E less than 1, and brightness above 1.000 nits. MSI also mentions a 99,9 Wh battery and support for the MSI Nano Pen, a pen developed with Microsoft that functions as an AI microphone for Copilot.

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

O Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition Dell presents this as Dell's offering to combine the premium design of the XPS line, high-performance unified memory, and RTX performance for content creation. NVIDIA cites the model among the first Spark systems, and Michael Dell's statement positions the notebook for users who demand a lot from their hardware. Complete technical specifications, pricing, and configuration options have not yet been released.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n

O Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n It was confirmed in NVIDIA's initial partner slide, but it's still one of the models with the fewest publicly available details. The expectation is that it will follow the Yoga Pro line's design: premium chassis, screen geared towards creators, and portable form factor. For now, the confirmed information is its inclusion in the first wave of RTX Spark notebooks, with availability expected in the second half of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

HP OmniBook X 14

O HP OmniBook X 14 This should represent HP's most compact option within the RTX Spark lineup. The leaked image highlights a slim body and side ports, but HP has not yet published complete specifications, price, or configurations. The company stated that it will provide more details closer to availability, so memory, storage, weight, and actual battery life still need to be confirmed.

HP OmniBook Ultra 16

O HP OmniBook Ultra 16 HP completes the duo with a larger offering, likely geared towards heavy creation and productivity. NVIDIA describes the Spark generation as consisting of 14- to 16-inch notebooks with slim designs, all-day battery life, and premium screens. In the case of the Ultra 16, detailed official specifications are still lacking, including resolution, ports, weight, and price range.

What else do we need to know?

Despite the list of models, crucial information is missing: price, memory and storage configurations by country, real-world battery life, performance in emulated x86 applications, and temperature tests in a slim chassis. NVIDIA mentions designs as thin as 14 mm, weight starting at around 1,36 kg, and all-day battery life, but these promises depend on each manufacturer's implementation.

There is also no confirmation of a launch in Brazil. As is the case with premium AI and creative notebooks, it is likely that the first models will arrive with high prices abroad before any regional expansion. For those who work with local AI, heavy editing, or rendering, the RTX Spark is a platform to watch; for immediate purchase, it is still best to wait for independent reviews and local announcements.

RTX Spark reinforces the new phase of AI PCs.

The arrival of these notebooks shows that the AI ​​PC competition will not be limited to NPUs in traditional processors. NVIDIA wants to put its expertise in GPUs, generative AI, and gaming into complete portable machines, while Microsoft tries to consolidate Windows on Arm as a real alternative for productivity, creation, and local agents. If the promise is fulfilled, the RTX Spark could become a new category among premium ultrabooks, mobile workstations, and gaming notebooks.

At the same time, the platform is born with important questions: compatibility, price, autonomy, and availability. Therefore, the first generation should be of particular interest to creators, AI developers, video/3D professionals, and enthusiasts who want to run local models without being entirely dependent on the cloud.

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Sources: NVIDIA, The Verge, The Verge — Surface Laptop Ultra, The Verge — confirmed models e The Verge — RTX Spark.