NVIDIA Launches RTX Spark Laptops with Blackwell RTX and Grace CPU
NVIDIA announced the global availability of the first RTX Spark laptops from six major manufacturers. Prices start at $2,599, although regional offerings will vary.
NVIDIA RTX Spark has been available since October 16 in the first laptops running Windows 11. At the global launch, NVIDIA announced devices from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI. The listed starting price is $2,599, but specific configurations, prices and inventory availability may vary by region.
The platform combines an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX graphics processor with an NVIDIA Grace processor. The manufacturer places it in the premium segment and targets content creators, developers working with local artificial intelligence and demanding Windows laptop users in particular.
NVIDIA RTX Spark in the First Laptops
The first announced models include the ASUS ProArt P14 and ProArt P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook Ultra and OmniBook X 14, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, and the MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ and Prestige N16.
Microsoft confirmed the opening of preorders for RTX Spark devices on October 7 and set the start of deliveries for October 16. NVIDIA’s announcement now refers to global availability, but that does not automatically mean all variants will immediately be on sale in every country or from every retailer.
The platform is built around the combination of Blackwell RTX graphics and a Grace CPU. NVIDIA claims support for up to 128 GB of shared memory and computing performance of up to 1 PFLOP in FP4 AI operations. These specifications are primarily intended for local AI workloads, such as working with models directly on the device.
Gaming, AI and Windows on Arm Compatibility
At launch, NVIDIA lists support for multiple RTX gaming technologies and selected online games, including anti-cheat systems. However, compatibility for individual titles may change with updates from game developers and protection-system providers.
The manufacturer also presents claims of gaming performance above 100 frames per second at 1440p and the ability to run large AI models locally. These figures come from NVIDIA and the device manufacturers; independent comparative tests have not confirmed them at this stage.
Real-world compatibility of applications, drivers and games on Windows on Arm will also be important for the new category. Hardware specifications alone do not answer questions about battery life, the behavior of specific programs or how individual laptops will handle sustained workloads.
What to Watch After Launch
The coming weeks will show independent results for the performance, energy efficiency and compatibility of specific models. European prices, which NVIDIA did not provide in its global announcement, and the availability of individual configurations will also be important.
Microsoft and NVIDIA have also announced that RTX Spark Dev Boxes and compact desktops are expected later in 2026. For now, however, the platform is beginning to go on sale primarily through partner manufacturers’ laptops.
Sources
- NVIDIA Newsroom – Confirms the availability announcement, the list of manufacturers and models, the global launch and the $2,599 starting price.
- Microsoft Windows Experience Blog – Confirms preorders, the October 16 start date for laptop deliveries and the participation of partner brands.
- NVIDIA GeForce News – Describes the RTX Spark architecture and NVIDIA’s claims about support for games, RTX technologies and anti-cheat systems at launch.
Verified and updated: October 16, 2026 15:20
