Key Takeaways
- Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, its most powerful Surface laptop to date.
- The new model features Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform for AI workloads, targeting developers and AI researchers.
- Pricing starts at $2,599 for a configuration with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage, with shipments beginning on October 16.
Microsoft has officially unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, its most advanced Surface laptop to date, designed for developers, creators, and AI researchers.
The new model is powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, which is specifically tailored for local AI workloads, allowing demanding AI models and agentic workloads to run directly on the laptop.
The Surface Laptop Ultra features a 15-inch Mini-LED PixelSense Ultra touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, providing a high-quality display for professional use.
The laptop includes a large haptic touchpad that is about 30% larger than those found on typical 15-inch Surface laptops, enhancing user interaction and productivity.
Under the hood, the Surface Laptop Ultra is equipped with either an 18-core or 20-core CPU and graphics based on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, with up to 6,144 GPU cores. The system supports up to 128GB of unified memory and can deliver up to one petaflop of FP4 AI compute.
Storage options go up to 2TB, and the laptop can be upgraded or replaced by the user. The device measures 18mm thick and weighs around 4.5 pounds, making it a portable yet powerful option.
Connectivity features include USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a full-size SD card reader. Additionally, the laptop introduces Magnetic Connect, a magnetic port that supports power, data, and video.
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra, with shipments scheduled to begin on October 16. Pricing starts at $2,599 for a configuration with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage, with higher configurations costing up to $5,899.
The Surface Laptop Ultra is aimed at professional users who need high local computing and AI performance, rather than a standard everyday laptop.
