Learn more about why the Surface Book 2 is the ultimate laptop for using professional apps in Office, resource-intensive graphic software, and Windows Ink on the go. With Intel Core processors featuring quad-core power and the outstanding graphics performance of nVidia GeForce GPUs, you can run professional, performance-intensive software all day long. The Surface Book 2 devices are a versatile laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio in one. And with four different modes, you can accomplish more in less time.
Detach the stunning PixelSense display from the keyboard to transform your Surface Book 2 into a thin, lightweight, and powerful tablet with Intel Core i5/i7 that you can take anywhere. Fold the Surface Book 2 into Studio Mode to create drawings and sketches in a comfortable, natural position. Innovative accessories like the Surface Dial and Surface Pen provide a comprehensive creative experience. Detach the screen with the push of a button, flip it around, and reattach it to share content and presentations. It's also perfect for enjoying your favorite shows. Connect all your devices via USB 3.1, SD card, and Surface Dock. Use the new USB-C port as a universal connection to charge devices, transfer files, and display video content on external monitors.
Processor family | Core i7 8th Gen |
Memory | 8 GB |
Graphics card model | GeForce GTX 1050 |
Image resolution | 3000 x 2000 Pixels |
SSD capacity | 256 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 10759486 |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer no. | HN4-00004 |
Release date | 15.3.2019 |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Notebook type | Convertible Laptop |
Processor family | Core i7 8th Gen |
Processor type | Intel Core i7-8650U |
Clock frequency | 1.90 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 4.20 GHz |
Max. TDP | 25 W |
Number of processor cores | 4 -Core |
Number of threads | 8 |
Cache | 8 MB |
Memory | 8 GB |
Onboard memory | 8 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR3-RAM |
Storage clock frequency | 1866 MHz |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Magnesium |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Graphics card model | GeForce GTX 1050 |
Graphics card model | GeForce GTX 1050 |
Dedicated graphics memory | 2 GB |
Video memory type | GDDR5 |
Display resolution | 3K |
Image resolution | 3000 x 2000 Pixels |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Display functions | Ambient light sensor, Integrated microphone, Touch screen |
Display size (inches) | 13.50" |
Screen surface | High gloss |
Panel technology | IPS |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 256 GB |
SSD capacity | 256 GB |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Operating system | Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro |
Language | English, French, German, Italian |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Notebook speaker type | Stereo speakers with Dolby sound |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Front camera resolution | 5 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution rear camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Safety | Trusted Platform Module |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Battery type | LiPo |
Max. battery life | 17 h |
Power supply unit strength | 102 W |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Input device | Keyboard backlight, Pen enabled |
Sensors | Proximity sensor |
Scope of delivery | Power supply |
Height | 23 cm |
Weight | 1.64 kg |
How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
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Source: Digitec GalaxusIn the end, it all comes down to a single point: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 narrowly wins the test and is awarded the title of PCM Business Notebook of the Year 2018.
The new Surface Book 2 is truly no bargain, but performance, quality and workmanship fit the price level. Minor weaknesses do little to change this.
The new Surface Pro Book 2 costs a lot of money, especially when fully equipped, but performance, quality and workmanship fit the price level. Minor weaknesses change this only slightly.
With the second generation, Microsoft has significantly upgraded the 13-inch Surface Book 2. This starts with the problem-free firmware from the beginning and continues with the switch to passively cooled quad-core CPUs and the use of a mobile GeForce GTX 1050 with 2 GB. The USB Type-C port, a first for Surface, also suits the device well...
Microsoft stands out from the crowd with its Surface products in several ways - for example, with the 3:2 screen, on which you have to scroll much less than with common 16:9 displays. If you use the notebook lid as a stand-alone Windows tablet, you still have sufficient page width even in portrait mode...
The second incarnation of the Surface Book is a very good further development. The battery life is now sufficient for a day and we find the docking principle successful. The built-in components provide more than enough power for all everyday tasks. Thanks to the very good display and a full SD card slot, the Surface Book 2 is suitable for photo editing and video editing...