The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000
Manufacturers including Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP and Asus have begun offering laptops built around Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip, with starting prices around $2,599 for baseline configurations. High-end configurations push far higher — an Asus ProArt P16 with top specs is listed at $6,999.99, while some Surface Laptop Ultra builds appear on retailer pages near $3,999.99.
Why It Matters
These RTX Spark systems target creators and local AI workloads and are positioned against Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro models, signaling manufacturers expect demand for on-device AI and plentiful unified memory despite steep price tags. The initial models arrive in mid-October, marking the start of a new laptop segment centered on Nvidia’s Spark silicon.
Key Facts
- Chip: Nvidia RTX Spark
- Manufacturers: Microsoft (Surface), Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, Asus
- Base price: Starts at $2,599 for configurations with an 18-core CPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB storage
- Comparable Apple model: 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro similarly priced but includes 1TB storage in the compared configuration
- High-end Asus price: Asus ProArt P16 with 20-core chip, 128GB unified memory, 2TB storage priced at $6,999.99
A first wave of laptops using Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip is arriving from major PC makers, with pricing that places them firmly in the premium segment. Entry-level Spark models — including Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and machines from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP and Asus — begin at about $2,599 for a configuration that pairs an 18-core CPU with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage. These starting prices put RTX Spark systems into direct competition with high-end Apple MacBook Pros. The Verge notes the comparison to a similarly specced 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip, although Apple’s configuration cited comes with 1TB of storage rather than 512GB. Both vendor lines also offer much more expensive configurations. Examples of top-tier pricing already public include an Asus ProArt P16 outfitted with a 20-core processor, 128GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage for $6,999.99. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra availability details are still limited on its preorder page, but a 48GB model is listed at Best Buy for $3,999.99, indicating midrange Spark builds can sit well above the $3,000 mark. Vendors appear to be positioning these machines at creators and users who need local AI performance and large pooled memory, a market that historically accepts high price points for workstation-class hardware. The initial RTX Spark laptops are scheduled to launch this month, with some models available as early as October 16th, beginning what could be a broader push of Spark-equipped PCs into the premium laptop market.
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