Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm
Weight 1.534 kg 1.7429 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features PixelSense Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Battery Capacity (Size) - 58 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Output 39 Watt 60 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (on keyboard dock)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (on keyboard dock)
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SurfaceConnect (on keyboard dock)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Studio Mode, View Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode
SAR Value 0.78 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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