Microsoft announced the launch and pricing of the Surface Laptop Ultra, starting at $2,599. The 15-inch device targets creators and developers, undercutting Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro. It features an Nvidia RTX Spark chip with a Blackwell GPU and Grace CPU, supporting up to 128GB of unified memory.
The laptop runs Windows on Arm with Prism emulation for x86 apps. It includes a mini-LED touchscreen display with peak HDR brightness 25% higher than the M5 MacBook Pro, a haptic trackpad, upgradeable storage, and Magnetic Connect charging. Ports include three USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, SD card reader, and a headphone jack.
Microsoft also launched the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI development. A trade-in program offers up to $1,000 cash back for MacBook owners. The Surface Laptop Ultra launches October 16, competing directly with Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Ultra.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing