Podcast: Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark reviewed!
The Windows Central Podcast team reconvened to discuss their hands-on testing and benchmarking of Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia’s RTX Spark mobile platform. Host Zac Bowden delivered a comprehensive review of the Surface Laptop Ultra, emphasizing its refined design that draws inspiration from Apple’s MacBook line. Key highlights included the implementation of a haptic touchpad, impressive audio performance, and exceptional sleep battery efficiency—features that combine to create a compelling user experience. The laptop’s 2,000-nit Mini-LED display was positioned against competing Tandem OLED panels, showcasing different approaches to premium display technology. Additionally, the device features a magnetic USB-C connector that improves connectivity convenience.
Co-host Daniel Rubino examined two flagship devices powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark mobile platform to assess the competitive landscape. The ASUS ProArt P16 brought an ultralight design at 3.9 pounds, while the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 offered a more robust platform. The discussion extended to practical applications of local AI and agentic workflows running on these systems, reflecting a growing industry focus on on-device AI capabilities and how Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform enables these advanced features on mobile devices.