Microsoft is introducing two new Surface devices aimed at different users, both slated to arrive later this year and both powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chips. At Microsoft’s Build conference, the company provides early details on the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, which share the same underlying chip technology. The Surface Laptop Ultra is positioned as a laptop option using Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, while the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is a compact desktop-like system designed specifically for developers. Multiple outlets describe the Dev Box as being optimized for sustained performance rather than short bursts of activity, with an emphasis on running demanding AI workloads locally. Engadget and The Verge both characterize the Dev Box as meant for developers who want a desktop environment for AI development without relying on a laptop form factor. The Verge also notes Microsoft’s targeting of continuous workloads and local AI tasks, reflecting the Dev Box’s role as a development machine. Overall, the shared RTX Spark foundation links the two products, while their designs and use cases differ between consumer laptop performance and developer-focused AI development.