The Microsoft Surface Book 2 took long in coming, but finally almost two years after the predecessor Surface Book made its appearance, the second generation edition was launched. It packs greater punch with more powerful Intel processors and new graphics cards. The 2-in-1 also adds a larger display.
Where to Buy Surface Book 2
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Surface Book 2 13.5-inch Key Features and Specs
- 7th Gen Intel Core i5 or 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
- Intel HD Graphics 620, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, 2GB graphic memory
- Windows 10 Pro
- 13.5-inch PixelSense Touch Display, 3000 x 2000 pixels
- 8GB or 16GB RAM
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SDD
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with Windows Hello
- Compatible with Surface Dial
- Detachable Design
- USB Type C with charging support
- Up to 17 hours Battery Life
Surface Book 2 15-inch Key Features and Specs
- 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 discrete GPU with 6GB GDDR5 graphics memory
- Windows 10 Pro
- 15-inch PixelSense Touch Display, 3240 x 2160 pixels
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SDD
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with Windows Hello
- Compatible with Surface Dial
- Detachable Design
- XBox Wireless built-in
- USB Type C with charging support
- Up to 17 hours Battery Life
Design and Display
Although it might not look different to the original hybrid, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 comes with design upgrades and boasts solid build.
The most notable improvement probably is the hinge, which Microsoft says features ceramics. This will help to deal with the embarrassing lack of stability some users complained on regarding the previous offering.
In addition to the regular 13-inch unit, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 now also comes in 15 inches. The smaller hybrid boasts a screen resolution of 3,000 x 2,000 pixels, while the larger has 3,240 x 2,160 pixels. You can detach the display to use as a tablet.
Performance
Microsoft did not hide the fact that it has the MacBook Pro in focus with this one. It says its Surface Book 2 is two times more powerful than the Apple notebook.
This 2-in-1 offers latest 8th-generation Intel Core i processors – you can still get the 13-incher with 7th-gen offerings.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 uses more powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (or 1060) graphics solution that will allow you run highly demanding apps more easily. You get up to 16 GB of RAM.
Other Specs and Features
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 comes with Creators Update edition of Windows 10 Pro. Its maker promises up to 5 hours of battery life when in tablet mode and watching videos. For storage, you have solid state drive of up to 1TB capacity.
The hybrid offers Dolby Atmos support for headphones. Microsoft Surface Book 2 packs an 8MP camera on the rear and another 5MP sensor on the front.
And of course, you can access your desktop with the Windows Hello feature. Connectivity options include one USB Type-C port, two USB-A ports, and Surface Connect. There is also microSD card slot.
Surface Book 2 Price and Availability
Microsoft Surface Book 2 price in Nigeria start at around 420,000 Naira for the 13.5-inch model and 600,000 Naira for the 15-inch model. You can buy the premium 2-in-1 at leading online stores in your country.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 is available in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya at leading online stores. The 2-in-1 laptop starts at $1,499 for the 13-inch laptop and $2,499 for the 15-inch model.
Surface Book 2 13.5-inch Specs
Here are a few specs of the Surface Book 2 13.5-inch 2-in-1 Laptop:
General Features
- OS: Windows 10 Pro
- Processor: 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor (up to quad-core), 7th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, 2GB graphic memory
- Memory: 8GB or 16GB RAM
- Colours: Silver
- Dimension: 312.4 x 232.2 x 22.7 mm
- Weight: starting at 1.53 kg, 721 g (Tablet mode)
Display & Keyboard
- Display: 13.5-inch PixelSense Touchscreen Display, 3000 x 2000 pixels (267ppi)
- Keyboard: Chiclet style Keyboard (Detachable)
- Pointing Device: Glass Touchpad
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Solid State Drive
- Optical Storage: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Ports & Connectivity
- Webcam: Yes, 8MP rear camera with autofocus, and 5MP front camera (Both offer 1080p HD Video), Windows Hello Face Authentication
- USB Ports: Yes, 2 x USB 3.1 ports (Type A), 1 x USB Type C (USB 3.1 with Charging)
- HDMI: –
- DisplayPort: No
- VGA: No
- Ethernet (RJ-45): No
- SD Slot: Yes, 1 slot
- Mic/Headphone: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 801.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1
- Mobile Broadband: No
- Surface Port: Yes
Other Features
- Surface Connect
- Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby audio
- Dual microphones, front and rear-facing
- Surface Pen
- Compatible with Surface Dial
- TPM 2.0 chip for Enterprise Security
- Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor
Battery
- Battery: –
- Use Time: up to 17 hours video playback
Surface Book 2 15-inch Specs
Here are a few specs of the Surface Book 2 15-inch 2-in-1 Laptop:
General Features
- OS: Windows 10 Pro
- Processor: 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 discrete GPU with 6GB GDDR5 graphics memory
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Colours: Silver
- Dimension: 343 x 251 x 15-23 mm
- Weight: starting at 1.905 kg, 816 g (Tablet mode)
Display & Keyboard
- Display: 15-inch PixelSense Touchscreen Display, 3240 x 2160 pixels (0)
- Keyboard: Chiclet style Keyboard (Detachable)
- Pointing Device: Glass Touchpad
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Solid State Drive
- Optical Storage: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Ports & Connectivity
- Webcam: Yes, 8MP rear camera with autofocus, and 5MP front camera (Both offer 1080p HD Video), Windows Hello Face Authentication
- USB Ports: Yes, 2 x USB 3.1 ports (Type A), 1 x USB Type C (USB 3.1 with Charging)
- HDMI: –
- DisplayPort: No
- VGA: No
- Ethernet (RJ-45): No
- SD Slot: Yes, 1 slot
- Mic/Headphone: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 801.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1
- Mobile Broadband: No
- Surface Port: Yes
Other Features
- Surface Connect
- XBox Wireless built-in
- Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby audio
- Dual microphones, front and rear-facing
- Surface Pen
- Compatible with Surface Dial
- TPM 2.0 chip for Enterprise Security
- Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor
Battery
- Battery: –
- Use Time: up to 17 hours video playback
