Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro X. 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 X |
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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 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm |
Weight | 1.534 kg | 774 g |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Silver | Platinum | Matte black |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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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 |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² |
Features | PixelSense | PixelSense |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz | Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.5 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | - |
Cache | 3 MB | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD PCIe | 128 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 |
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Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) |
Camera Features | Autofocus, Windows Hello | Autofocus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Audio Premium |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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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 | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 4G |
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Technology | - | LTE Advanced Pro |
BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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Battery Life | Up to 17 hours | Up to 15 hours |
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AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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Output | 39 Watt | 65 Watt |
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INPUT | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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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 X |
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Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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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 USB-C Keyboard SurfaceConnect |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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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 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Book 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro X |
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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, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
Features | Studio Mode, View Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode | - |
Navigation Receiver | - | GPS/GLONASS |
SAR Value | 0.78 W/kg (body) | 1.498 W/kg (body) |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |