MSI put its EdgeMesa N AI+ on sale in the US: it costs $4,699 with 64GB of memory and $7,999 with 128GB.
The two configurations share the same chip, so memory and storage account for the $3,300 gap. The memory is soldered, so buyers can’t upgrade from 64GB to 128GB later. So the choice between the two is a permanent one; Tbreak’s guide to how much memory local AI needs covers where the breakpoints lie. VideoCardz reports that the 64GB model could be bought, while the $7,999 model was out of stock when the prices were reported. Notebookcheck, GSMGotech, and The Gadgeteer confirm the pricing.
What the two models are
The 64GB model is the X-006US with 1TB of storage. The 128GB model is the X-005US with 4TB. Both use Nvidia’s RTX Spark N1X, which pairs a 20-core Grace CPU with a Blackwell GPU of 6,144 CUDA cores. MSI’s product page says the system delivers up to 1 PFLOP of FP4 AI performance.
The memory is LPDDR5X-9600 shared by the CPU and GPU, with 273GB/s of bandwidth. The 1.3-litre aluminium case uses vapour chamber cooling rated for a 140W thermal load. MSI’s product page lists Windows 11 Home and recommends Windows 11 Pro for business, and reports say the US listings run Pro. Nvidia’s DGX Spark ships with a Linux-based environment, which is the main practical difference for developers. A review on NGXP Tech says the 128GB of unified memory can run models of 70B parameters and more. It also lists high entry cost, non-upgradable RAM, and an early-stage software ecosystem for Arm as the buyer’s concerns.
Against the DGX Spark
The comparison is muddy because the DGX Spark’s price has moved. It launched at $3,999 in October 2025, and Intuition Labs says Nvidia raised it to $4,699 in February 2026, citing memory supply. Several outlets report the 128GB model at about $6,950 since 2 October 2026, and Nvidia hasn’t confirmed a current list price for the 128GB model. Tbreak’s report on the 64GB DGX Spark says 128GB pricing varies by retailer, with in-stock 128GB systems reported at roughly $7,000 to $9,000. VideoCardz puts MSI’s $7,999 $3,300 above a $4,699 reference price, which it calls Nvidia’s reference MSRP for the same memory and storage.
| Model | Memory / storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MSI EdgeMesa N AI+ (X-006US) | 64GB / 1TB | $4,699 |
| MSI EdgeMesa N AI+ (X-005US) | 128GB / 4TB | $7,999 |
| DGX Spark | 128GB / 4TB | $3,999 at launch; $4,699 in February 2026; reportedly about $6,950 since 2 October 2026 |
| DGX Spark partner models | 64GB | $4,999 from 23 October; Nvidia says up to 100B parameters |
If the $6,950 figure holds, the 64GB MSI undercuts a 128GB DGX Spark, and the 128GB MSI costs about $1,050 more. The 64GB DGX Spark, which Acer, ASUS, Dell, Gigabyte, HP and MSI will sell from 23 October at $4,999, runs DGX OS rather than Windows.
Apple is the other alternative. A Mac Studio with an M5 Max and 128GB is about $5,099 at Apple, with 614GB/s of bandwidth vs 273GB/s for the MSI. Tbreak’s guide to Mac mini vs Mac Studio covers that choice.
Gulf availability
MSI hasn’t confirmed a UAE or AED price for the EdgeMesa N AI+. Its regional product pages point to availability beyond the US, according to GSMGotech, but no local prices or release dates have been given. The US prices can’t be converted to AED. Without a local price or release date, a Gulf buyer can’t yet compare the MSI with the US price or the DGX Spark.
Acer’s compact RTX Spark desktop is in the same position, and RTX Spark laptops are on sale from $2,599.
