ASUS Computex 2026: ProArt RTX Spark, Pad, and Zenni Claw

The Gadgeteer reports from ASUS's Computex 2026 booth, where the Taiwanese manufacturer unveiled an expanded RTX Spark ecosystem headlined by the new ProArt P16 and P14 laptops \u2014 the first ASUS devices purpose-built around NVIDIA's Arm-based superchip. The ProArt lineup pairs RTX Spark's integrated 20-core CPU and RTX 5070-class Blackwell GPU with ASUS's signature OLED displays and slim aluminum chassis, targeting creative professionals who need workstation-class AI performance in a portable form factor. ASUS confirmed configurations will support up to 128GB of unified LPDDR5X memory via NVLink-C2C at 600 GB/s, enabling local execution of 120-billion-parameter AI models and desktop-class gaming through DLSS 4.5.

Alongside the ProArt laptops, ASUS showcased additional RTX Spark-powered devices including a new Pad \u2014 a convertible tablet design leveraging the chip's efficient Arm architecture for all-day battery life with on-device AI acceleration \u2014 and the Zenni Claw, a gaming handheld that uses RTX Spark's integrated GPU to deliver RTX 5070-class gaming performance in a compact, portable form factor. The Zenni Claw represents one of the first confirmed RTX Spark gaming handhelds, suggesting NVIDIA's platform could power a new generation of portable PC gaming devices that bridge the gap between Nintendo Switch-style portability and desktop-class graphics. ASUS confirmed all RTX Spark devices are targeting the Fall 2026 launch window alongside products from Microsoft, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI.

The Gadgeteer notes that ASUS's multi-device RTX Spark strategy \u2014 spanning laptops, convertibles, and handhelds \u2014 demonstrates how NVIDIA's integrated SoC architecture can scale across radically different form factors without the thermal and power constraints that have historically limited x86 designs. With the ProArt series positioned against Apple's MacBook Pro and the Zenni Claw entering the handheld gaming market against devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS's own ROG Ally, ASUS is betting that RTX Spark's combination of Arm efficiency, RTX-class graphics, and dedicated AI acceleration will define the next generation of portable computing across multiple product categories. Pricing and detailed specifications for all devices remain unannounced ahead of the H2 2026 launch.