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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) - 4.0 / 5
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What’s new?
- Fanless design (Intel Core i5 in 13.5-inch model only) and improved heat conductivity Intel Kaby Lake 8th Gen processors to quad-core Core i7 Updated Nvidia discrete graphics (optional GTX 1050) ‘Fulcrum hinge’ stiffer than in original model USB-C port instead of Mini DisplayPort It’s pricier, too: from £1,499 to £2,999
A design to die for?
- Machined magnesium body, silver colour 1x USB-C and 2x USB 3.0 ports, 1x full-size SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack Surface Pen and Surface Dial compatibility (sold separately) 312 x 232 x 15-23mm; 1.53kgs
Screen resolution and performance
- 13.5-inch PixelSense screen (3,000 x 2,000 pixels) Laptop, stand, tabletop and tablet positions
Battery life gets a boost
- Up to Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 1050 Battery split between screen and base units Purported 17-hour life for video playback
To recap
In many areas that Microsoft Surface Book 2 is an unrivalled pro workhorse; a device more versatile than just being a laptop. It further cements Microsoft’s position as a hardware manufacturer to be reckoned with and, we suspect, will go down a storm with many creatives as “the ultimate 2-in-1”.
