Dell's new Nvidia RTX Spark mini PC has distinct Mac Studio vibes and I
think it could tempt buyers away from Apple given its current stock woes

Date:
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:05:10 +0000

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Is the Dell XPS RTX Spark Desktop a genuine alternative to Apple's
powerhouse? It might well be, alongside other mini PCs with Nvidia's N1X chip.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Dell's new XPS RTX Spark
Desktop has been glimpsed We don't have tech specs yet, but this mini PC
could be a threat to the Mac Studio Apple is struggling to produce this Mac, and compact PCs like the XPS model could lure buyers away depending on exact pricing Nvidia 's RTX Spark processor was one of the major highlights of Computex 2026 , with Team Green (in conjunction with Microsoft) promising to 'reinvent' the PC no less and we've just seen Dell's effort at a mini PC packing this CPU.

Wccftech caught a glimpse of the Dell XPS RTX Spark Desktop at Computex (
via Notebookcheck.net ), and as you can see from the image below, the mini PC takes a fair bit of inspiration from the Mac Studio. It's a compact box with the power button on the front, accompanied by a selection of ports including four USB Type-C, and an HDMI plus Ethernet port. Around the rear of the XPS mini PC there are two further USB-C ports alongside a microSD card slot. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Whereas Wccftech divulges thermal info on a rival RTX Spark device, the Asus ProArt Mini PC, which targets 140W, we don't know how much power Dell will be supplying to this XPS box.

We're told the XPS mini PC will run with the N1X chip (the more powerful RTX Spark CPU, as you might expect) and up to 128GB of RAM on board. That copious amount of memory makes it clear that this is a device targeted at
professional usage, and specifically running AI locally. You may like Intel says it 'welcomes the competition' from Nvidia's new RTX Spark CPU Watch out, Apple Nvidia just unveiled its RTX Spark Arm 'superchip' to take on the M5
at Computex 2026 Some Mac mini and Mac Studio models are now out of stock at Apple amid 'insane demand' Analysis: sparking a small but powerful rebellion? (Image credit: Wccftech / Dell) Reaction to the Dell XPS RTX Spark Desktop
has been somewhat mixed, I think it's fair to say. As noted, we don't have
the full story on the spec yet, and we're also missing some critical information in terms of the pricing. Dell hasn't indicated what this PC might retail for we don't yet have an official press release for the device and the same is true for pricing with other RTX Spark desktops (there are a bunch of these inbound, including one from Microsoft and the mentioned Asus hardware).

Collectively, what these compact PCs do offer is an alternative to Apple's
Mac Studio at an opportune time when the latter is notably struggling for stock. If you want a Mac Studio right now, there's a distinct problem with Apple having order lead times of the likes of four months or more. On top of that, the maximum amount of RAM you can equip your Mac Studio with is 96GB currently , whereas some AI use cases demand much more than that (and that spec is only available with the much pricier M3 Ultra variant, otherwise you're looking at a cap of 64GB for the lesser Mac Studio). Get daily
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So, in a time where that's increasingly a problem for developers and those engaged in heavyweight AI work, RTX Spark machines could be an alternative to Apple's PC Dell's XPS box will run with up to 128GB.

The question is, can Dell muster stock which has that memory spec? As obviously it faces the same RAM headwinds as Apple does right now. The bigger worry for many, though, is exactly where the price might end up with such a model. The chatter we've heard thus far indicates a price tag for RTX Spark desktops which is north of $4,000 in the US, possibly closer to $5,000 (and regional equivalents to that). Although in fairness, a high-specced Mac
Studio is very pricey too.

There may be folks who want to wait for the M5 version of the Mac Studio, granted, but I wouldn't hold your breath on that score. The RAM crisis is rumored to have sidelined that refresh for now, and that would certainly be
no surprise given all the stock issues with the current Mac Studio.

As to how all this will play out, we'll just have to wait and see for now, as RTX Spark desktops (and laptops) aren't due to emerge until September at the earliest. If you order a Mac Studio from Apple now, though, you still won't have it by then. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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