By https://www.techradar.com/author/wayne-williams
Publication Date: 2026-10-13 11:18:00
If you’re looking for a powerful laptop that can handle demanding AI workloads without relying entirely on cloud services, Microsoft‘s Surface Laptop Ultra is available to pre-order now. Aiming to be a MacBook Pro killer, it combines Nvidia RTX Spark processing, Blackwell graphics, and a high-resolution touchscreen in a portable design.
The Surface Laptop Ultra is designed to handle demanding AI applications locally, with Nvidia Blackwell graphics and unified memory options reaching 128GB. That could make it an alternative to cloud processing or a dedicated desktop workstation for certain workloads.
• Best for: AI developers, researchers, creative professionals, and businesses looking for a powerful laptop capable of running compatible AI models locally.
• The deal: The base configuration Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is available to pre-order from $2,599.99 at Microsoft. In the UK, the pre-order is priced at £2,599.99.
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