ASUS ProArt P16 and P14, Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, Now Shipping in Canada

ProArt P16 and P14 combine high-capacity unified memory, AI agents and creative apps for customizable local workflows on Windows

KEY POINTS

• Built for local agentic AI: ProArt P16 & P14 laptops, powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark with up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance and up to 128GB of unified memory to build advanced local agents and complex workflows
• Revolutionary AI for agents and creativity: Purpose-built for local AI agents, with exclusive ASUS generative AI apps, local AI without cloud token charges, RTX acceleration for creative workflows, and CUDA ecosystem for advanced AI development
• Accessible agent-and-app ecosystem: ASUS partners with ComfyUI, the leading open-source visual AI workflow platform, and Hermes Agent by Nous Research, so creators can build and run local AI workflows using plain language
• Complete local AI portfolio: From RTX Spark PCs to GeForce RTX 5090 systems, Ascent GX10 powered by NVIDIA DGX Spark, and ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 powered by NVIDIA DGX Station for professionals and enterprises
• Now shipping in Canada: ProArt P16 and P14 are now available for purchase and ship starting October 16 through the ASUS Store and select retailers

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced that the ProArt P16 and P14 laptops, powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, are now available for purchase in Canada, with select configurations shipping starting today through the ASUS Store, Amazon Canada, Best Buy Canada, Memory Express and Newegg Canada. Purpose-built for creators, AI developers and workflow builders, these Windows PCs combine high-capacity unified memory, an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU and an NVIDIA Grace CPU to support demanding local AI and creative workloads. The NVIDIA CUDA ecosystem and an expanding ASUS-exclusive agent-and-application solution make local AI easier to deploy, personalize and use, with the flexibility to connect cloud services when needed.

Together, Hermes Agent and ComfyUI deliver a compelling local-first, cloud-flexible AI experience. By bringing industry-validated workflows and agent-connected creative tools to users’ own PCs, they enable generative AI creation and AI-assisted development, with the flexibility to integrate cloud services when needed.

“We built Hermes to provide intelligence you can truly own, rather than simply rent. ProArt RTX Spark PCs provide the memory capacity to run powerful models locally, enabling Hermes to drive ComfyUI and MuseTree, work with your files, and keep these workflows on your own machine,” said Dillon Rolnick, CEO of Nous Research.

“Creators want to run the best AI models on their own machines, with full control. ProArt RTX Spark PCs have the memory to run big image and video workflows locally, and ComfyUI makes those workflows easy to share, reuse and hand off to agents like Hermes,” said Yoland Yan, CEO and co-founder of Comfy.

A new class of personal Windows PCs powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark

ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 bring advanced local AI computing to slim creator laptops. NVIDIA RTX Spark combines an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, an NVIDIA Grace CPU, fifth-generation Tensor Cores with FP4 support and NVIDIA NVLink-C2C interconnect technology in a highly integrated, power-efficient platform.

With up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance and up to 128GB of high-bandwidth unified memory, RTX Spark enables demanding workloads that can exceed the memory capacity of conventional PCs. Depending on model architecture, quantization, context length and available system memory, users can work with large local language and vision-language models, advanced image and video generation pipelines, LoRA customization, agentic workflows and complex 3D scenes directly on their ProArt PC.

Owning local AI capacity provides three fundamental advantages. First, it turns variable pay-per-use cloud spending into predictable computing capacity, allowing users to iterate, regenerate and experiment without cloud per-token or per-generation charges when models and workflows run locally. Second, it helps protect privacy and creative intellectual property by keeping prompts, source files, project data and selected models on device, with fully local workflows that can remain available offline after setup. Third, it gives creators and developers greater control over their tools, enabling them to select models, customize behaviour, connect trusted applications and build repeatable workflows around their own needs.

Cloud services remain valuable for frontier-scale models and burst capacity. ProArt RTX Spark Windows PCs give users the flexibility to choose local, cloud or hybrid execution according to performance, privacy, security, cost and workflow requirements. Cloud-connected models and tools may transmit data off device and incur additional fees; offline operation depends on the selected models and tools.

ASUS creative ecosystem for agentic AI workflows

NVIDIA RTX Spark brings NVIDIA AI and RTX graphics together to redefine Windows PCs for creators, AI developers, and gamers, all on the familiar, trusted Windows platform. RTX Spark fundamentally changes what creators and developers can achieve with a new AI computing platform. Backed by the CUDA ecosystem, it supports a rapidly expanding range of creator applications, AI models and development tools that can run locally with RTX acceleration — creating a highly capable environment for generative AI, model development and AI workflow building.

Combined with up to 128GB unified memory, RTX Spark expands the memory capacity available for local AI workloads. Larger AI models, higher-resolution generation and more complex workflows can now run locally, opening a new class of possibilities for creators and AI developers. ASUS extends this platform advantage through the layers of its own ecosystem:

Local GenAI, built into ProArt: ASUS preloads exclusive ProArt applications that bring local AI directly into the creative workflow. MuseTree integrates FLUX and Wan models for local generative creation without cloud token charges, while StoryCube brings AI-powered scene recognition, media organization and intelligent asset management to Windows.

The best of local and cloud creation: ProArt combines local RTX-powered AI with leading cloud creative services, including Adobe Creative Cloud bundles, giving creators the flexibility to move between local and cloud workflows depending on performance, privacy and creative needs. On eligible ASUS laptops, an exclusive Google AI bundle further enhances hybrid AI creative experiences.

Building the agentic AI workflow ecosystem

Hermes, the personalized creative expert: Built by Nous Research, Hermes is an open-source autonomous AI partner that executes complex goals across desktop apps, terminal, and local files with persistent memory, optional sandboxed execution and self-improving skills. Through the dedicated Hermes Skill, it connects with ASUS MuseTree to support local AI image and video generation, powered by the popular FLUX and Wan models.

Zenni Claw, the ASUS native assistant: ASUS agent for everyday AI and productivity that provides deeper integration with ASUS applications and devices for daily tasks, content management and product control.

ComfyUI, the agent-ready workflow builder: ASUS has partnered with ComfyUI, the leading open-source platform for visual AI workflows, used by millions of creators worldwide. ComfyUI’s validated workflows and resource packs make it easy to create AI images and video on ProArt PCs, and its agent-ready design lets assistants like Hermes build and run workflows for users. Its global community keeps adding new models and tools, expanding the workflows available to ProArt users.

ProArt P16 and P14 laptops: Agent-assisted creativity on the move

Built around the highly integrated RTX Spark architecture, ProArt P16 and P14 combine advanced AI capability with thin, lightweight CNC-machined designs. At 12.9mm (0.51”) and 1.77kg (3.9 lbs), ProArt P16 is the thinnest 16-inch ProArt laptop to date. ProArt P14 measures 13.9mm (0.55”) and weighs 1.48kg (3.26 lbs), making it a perfect on-the-go powerhouse. High-capacity batteries — up to 99.9Wh for P16 and 90Wh for P14 — support extended mobile creative workflows.

Both laptops feature ASUS Lumina Pro OLED displays with Delta E<1 colour accuracy, up to 1,600-nit HDR peak brightness, 120Hz variable refresh rate and anti-reflection technology. ProArt P16 supports up to a 4K display with NVIDIA G-SYNC, while ProArt P14 offers up to 3K resolution. Canadian configurations include Nano Black P16 models and Nano Black or Neo White P14 models. Comprehensive I/O and a precision haptic touchpad complete the mobile experience.

ProArt GR1X mini PC extends the local AI portfolio

Beyond the P16 and P14 laptop launch, ProArt GR1X brings RTX Spark to a compact system designed for creators, developers and small teams that need always-available local AI capacity. Measuring 150 x 150 x 51mm, it combines high-capacity unified memory with advanced thermal engineering for sustained operation in studios, development environments and shared workspaces.

Its dual-fan cooling system, dual M.2 SSD storage, 10GbE networking, WiFi 7, Bluetooth® 5.4, and support for up to four 4K displays make GR1X a versatile local AI hub for agents, model serving, generation, and creative workflow automation. Designed in silver and black, it extends the ProArt design language to a compact desktop form factor.

From personal AI PCs to enterprise AI infrastructure

ASUS is extending agentic AI across a comprehensive portfolio of local systems including ProArt PCs powered by RTX Spark, systems equipped with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, ASUS Ascent GX10, powered by NVIDIA DGX Spark, and ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, powered by NVIDIA DGX Station.

Across this portfolio, ASUS brings together agentic AI, generative AI, recognition and classification technologies, partner integrations, and deployment expertise. From a single creator laptop to shared enterprise infrastructure, customers can access local AI hardware, software, and workflow solutions through one unified ASUS ecosystem.

Canadian availability and pricing

Select NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 configurations are now available for purchase in Canada through the ASUS Store, Amazon Canada, Best Buy Canada, Memory Express and Newegg Canada, with shipping beginning today, October 16, 2026.

ProArt P14 is available at launch with 24GB or 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, while ProArt P16 is available with 32GB or 128GB. The 48GB ProArt P14 and 64GB ProArt P16 configurations will be available later in 2026.

ProArt P14 starts at an MSRP of C$3,499, and ProArt P16 starts at an MSRP of C$4,999¹. Configurations, pricing and retail availability may vary by product and region.

Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

Specifications²

ProArt P16 (H7607BA)

ProArt P14 (H7407BA)

NOTES TO EDITORS

About ASUS

ASUS (2357.TW) is an innovative technology leader delivering the world’s most comprehensive AI solutions across Infrastructure, Physical AI, AI PC/Devices, and Engineering the AI Advantage. Guided by its “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities” strategy, ASUS is bringing enterprise-to-edge AI to life. The ASUS portfolio also includes the ROG and ProArt sub-brands, which serve gamers and creators worldwide.

¹ MSRP shown is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and is subject to change without notice. Actual retail pricing is determined by the retailer.

² Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment, and other factors. Full specifications are available at https://www.asus.com.

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