ASUS Unveils ProArt AI Hardware and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs Ahead of IFA 2026

ASUS announced a new lineup of creative and enterprise hardware powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform at a dedicated showroom event in Berlin ahead of IFA 2026. The rollout includes the ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 laptops, the ProArt GR1X mini PC, the updated Zenbook 14, and the enterprise-focused ExpertBook Ultra.

The company’s showcase at the ABION Spreebogen Waterside Hotel emphasized local artificial intelligence workflows, on-device agentic creation, and unified memory architectures designed to reduce reliance on cloud computing.

ProArt Hardware Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark

The new ProArt systems feature the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip, an integrated platform combining an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (6,144 cores), an NVIDIA Grace CPU (up to 20 cores), and fifth-generation Tensor Cores supporting FP4 precision via an NVLink-C2C interconnect.

The architecture delivers up to 1 petaflop of local AI performance and supports up to 128GB of unified memory. According to ASUS, running AI workloads locally eliminates recurring cloud API token costs, improves data privacy by keeping files on-device, and allows custom model fine-tuning.

ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 Laptops

Designed for mobile creators and AI developers, the P16 and P14 feature CNC-machined chassis, Lumina Pro OLED displays, and precision haptic touchpads.

ProArt GR1X Mini PC

The GR1X packs the RTX Spark platform into a compact $150 \times 150 \times 51\text{ mm}$ desktop footprint intended for continuous, 24/7 AI agent operations and local execution.

• Thermals: Dual-fan cooling system with 218 blades, seven-level fan control, and up to $1.6\times$ thermal coverage over previous designs.

• Connectivity: 10GbE wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and native support for up to four 4K external displays.

On-Device Software Ecosystem

ASUS is pairing its new hardware with preloaded local AI software tools designed to work alongside platforms like ComfyUI:

• MuseTree: A local generative image workspace integrating the FLUX and WAN image models for offline generation without token usage fees.

• StoryCube: An asset management application featuring AI scene recognition and media cataloging for Windows.

• Zenni Claw Interaction: System-level coordination enabling native apps to pass context directly to open-source workflows in ComfyUI.

• Bundled Services: Select units include Adobe Creative Cloud memberships and exclusive Google AI service access to complement local processing with cloud tools.

Consumer and Commercial Additions: Zenbook 14 & ExpertBook Ultra

Alongside the ProArt creator platform, ASUS introduced updated systems for general consumers and corporate users.

ASUS Zenbook 14

A portable consumer laptop featuring an all-metal chassis with a Ceraluminum lid available in Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue, and Zabriskie Beige.

• Processors: Configuration options spanning Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.

• Focus: Extended battery life, integrated OLED displays, and everyday AI productivity tools.

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra

A lightweight commercial notebook designed for enterprise deployment and durability.

• Weight & Build: Starts at 0.99 kg; chassis uses magnesium-aluminum treated with 9H-hardness Nano Ceramic coating.

• Processing & Power: Up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor, Intel Arc Pro graphics, Intel vPro support, and up to 50W TDP cooling via ExpertCool Pro.

• Display & Glass: 14-inch 3K tandem OLED touchscreen (1,400 nits HDR brightness) covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Matte anti-reflective coating.

• Security & Battery: Features firmware compliant with NIST SP 800-193 standards, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) via ASUS ExpertGuardian, and up to 26 hours of battery life from a 70Wh battery.