Battery life test: Asus ProArt P16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra disappoint due to low RTX Spark N1X efficiency

[Redaktion]

Linus Tech Tips has tested the brand-new Asus ProArt P16 2026 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X SoC. Sadly, the efficiency of the RTX Spark N1X leaves a lot to be desired, as the battery life of the Asus and Microsoft's RTX Spark-powered laptops is reportedly good but not great.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Battery-life-test-Asus-ProArt-P16-and-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Ultra-disappoint-due-to-low-RTX-Spark-N1X-efficiency.1427840.0.html

[an0n]

Another trashy conclusion article. What's the point beside that Nvidia nx1 really consume more power compared to apple? Besides, both manufacturers overcome its shortcomings with bigger battery and this workaround stands very well to apple, although the battery is indeed bigger, the customers will still benefit from it.