Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Product Type | Tablet - with keyboard dock | Tablet - no keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm |
Weight | 1.534 kg | 879 g |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
Colour | Silver | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.5" | 13" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 3000 x 2000 | 2880 x 1920 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 267 | 267 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Features | PixelSense | Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 10-core |
Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD PCIe | 512 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
Camera Features | Autofocus, Windows Hello | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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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 Pro 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 47.7 Wh |
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Battery Life | Up to 17 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Output | 39 Watt | - |
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INPUT | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Type | Keyboard, trackpad | - |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-gesture trackpad | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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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 Surface Type Cover port |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial) | Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, keyboard | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour 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 | Volume control, built-in kickstand |
SAR Value | 0.78 W/kg (body) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |