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The 15-inch notebook delivers up to one petaflop of AI performance and 128 GB of memory for running local models. Pricing starts at $2,599 USD. Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra.
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch notebook built around Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform and a graphics processor based on the Blackwell architecture. According to Microsoft, the device delivers up to one petaflop of AI performance and supports up to 128 GB of unified memory for running AI models locally. Preorders are now open, with US pricing starting at $2,599 USD.
Local Models With 120 Billion Parameters
The laptop supports up to 128 GB of unified memory shared between the CPU and GPU. According to Microsoft, this allows AI models with up to 120 billion parameters to run locally. The device is also designed to support hundreds of AAA games. For cooling, Microsoft has developed a new thermal system. According to the company, it provides up to 2.5 times the thermal capacity of the 15-inch Surface Laptop 7th Edition.
Mini-LED Display With 2,000 Nits
The Surface Laptop Ultra features a 15-inch Mini-LED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It has a pixel density of 262 ppi and a peak HDR brightness of up to 2,000 nits. The chassis is less than 18 millimeters thick, and the laptop weighs under 2 kilograms. The haptic touchpad is more than 30 percent larger than the one on the Surface Laptop 7th Edition.
More Ports
The device offers USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a full-size SD card reader. It also features a magnetic USB-C charging connector, which Microsoft says is the first of its kind in a notebook. The Surface Laptop Ultra is available in Platinum and Nightfall. Microsoft has not yet announced pricing or availability for Germany.
(Editorial Team)
