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Microsoft Surface Book 2 15"

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Price: $1,979

As I said before, in a price comparison, this thing costs more or less the same as a MacBook Pro, and has the bonus of better graphics and a touchscreen. If you do fall into that class of people with important ideas and creative futuristic things to do—or maybe you just aspire to that fantasy—the Surface Book 2 is a whole lot of machine. -- As reviewed by Gizmodo
-- As reviewed by Gizmodo
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Based on 67 expert reviews
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    27
  • Good:
    35
  • Average:
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Last revision on November 9, 2019

Editors Liked

  • Better CPU and graphics
  • Versatile, and light when used as a tablet
  • Excellent and responsive touch screen
  • Powerful machine with Nvidia graphics
  • Xbox Wireless support
  • Good battery life

Editors Didn't Like

  • Expensive if you need more storage
  • 16GB RAM maximum
  • GTX 1060 held back by custom driver
  • Underpowered Dock makes multi-monitor support problematic
  • USB-C without Thunderbolt is a mistake
  • Big screen wobbles a bit when you move it
  • 102-watt power supply isn't enough for gaming

Direct Competitors and Related Products

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    Apple MacBook Pro 15 - Mid 2019

  • 79

    Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GD

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    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G2

  • -

    HP Chromebook x360 14 G1

  • 82

    HP Spectre Folio 13

  • 81

    Asus ZenBook Pro (UX480FD)

  • 81

    HP ZBook x2 G4 14"

  • 85

    Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018)

Expert reviews and ratings

By techent.tv on September 24, 2018 50

When Microsoft first announced the Surface Pro, it was met with a little confusion and a whole lot of curiosity. The company rethought productivity on the go with a tablet form factor and a keyboard that doubles as a protective screen cover as well....

By The Inquirer on August 14, 2018 80

We see a lot of claims about "the power of a desktop" here at INQ, but Microsoft looks to have genuinely cracked...

By techadvisor.co.uk on July 17, 2018 90

While an astonishingly capable and beautiful device, the Surface Book 2 is too much laptop for the average buyer. Microsoft knows it too, hence the availability at under £1,000 of both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro.But the Surface Book 2 remains...

By liveatpc.com on May 21, 2018 90

Review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 – Perfect All-in-OneNobody Saw It ComingFirst introduced in 2015, the original Microsoft Surface Book launched to rave reviews and massive positive response. No one expected it; in fact, no one imagined the premium...

By TechRadar on April 17, 2018 90

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) is an excellent device, and one of the most powerful 2-in-1 devices we've tested. It has a premium design, excellent features and is a great showcase for Windows 10 - though it comes at a price.

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 80

Microsoft has again delivered one of the best 2-in-ls on the market for pro users — it’s a rarity to find a hybrid device that works equally well in both laptop and tablet modes, but the Surface Book 2 achieves it.

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on April 01, 2018 85

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 15in is a stylish and versatile laptop, with the power to do anything you ask of it. Its high price, though, might be a bit too much for most people.

By Gadget Guy Australia on March 29, 2018 80

It is a MacBook Pro replacement. Mac users a hard lot to change so even though it has better higher res screens, touch, pen, more power, better keyboards, lower cost and much more they simply are loyal to the Apple ecosystem.

By TheStraitsTimes on March 20, 2018 80

With its dedicated graphics chip option, the Surface Book 2 is a prosumer laptop crafted with care using premium materials.

By Expert Reviews on March 20, 2018 80

With Dell’s XPS 15 2-in-1 on the horizon, promising similar flexibility and (inevitably) a sleeker, lighter design, the Surface Book 2’s days could be numbered before it gets going. It’s just far too niche.

By Neowin on March 17, 2018 90

But if the Surface Book 2 sounds like something that you want, then you should buy it. As I mentioned earlier, you're paying for the form factor here. If you just want a laptop, you can buy a Surface Laptop, and if you just want a tablet that you can use as a laptop, you can buy a Surface Pro. If a powerful laptop with a detachable display sounds like what you're in the market for, go for the Book 2. The one suggestion I'd make is to make sure you get the Core i7 model. In fact, it's probably best to not let the Core i5 model touch your new PC at all.

By Alphr on March 09, 2018 80

So to the big question: is the 15in Surface Book 2 worth the high price Microsoft demands? For some people, the answer will be a clear “yes”. If you have good reasons to opt for a 15in screen, want the extra power on offer and love the Surface Book 2’s unique form factor, then close your eyes and press the Buy Now button.

By IT Pro Portal on March 03, 2018 90

The Surface Book 2 builds on its predecessor's strong pedigree, making it one of the best high-end laptops around today.

By T3 Magazine on February 23, 2018 100

The Surface Book 2 is, by a long way, the most powerful and capable 2-in-1 laptop in the world right now, offering crazy levels of performance in all applications. Make no mistake, though, to enjoy its power you need to have a seriously large budget to play with.

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