Microsoft Announces October Release Date and Pricing for Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft has officially announced that its new Surface Laptop Ultra will launch on October 16, 2026. The device is equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, an Arm-based processor designed to deliver high performance in creative software, gaming, and local AI tasks. Starting at $2,599 for the base model featuring an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB storage, it is positioned as a premium laptop competing with devices like Apple's MacBook Pro. The Surface Laptop Ultra includes advanced features such as a 15-inch HDR touchscreen display capable of up to 2,000 nits brightness, haptic feedback on the trackpad, and multiple ports including USB-C, HDMI, SD card reader, and more. The top-tier configuration can reach $5,899.99 with 128GB RAM, a 20-core CPU, and 1TB storage. The release aligns Microsoft's Surface line-up with the latest advancements in AI computing hardware from Nvidia, targeting high-end users who require powerful performance for professional tasks.
