Features:

  • Microsoft Surface Book 2 Features a 8th generation Intel Quad Core i7 Processor, 512 GB of storage, 16 GB RAM, and up to 17 hours of video playback
  • Enhanced Graphics performance with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 discrete GPU w/6GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory
  • The fastest Surface Book yet, with 4x more power
  • Vibrant PixelSense Display: now available with a new 15" touchscreen. Weight : Starting at 4.2 pounds including keyboard
  • Four versatile modes of use and new USB-C port
Power and portability

This laptop/tablet combo is exactly what I wanted. It's powerful, has a ton of memory, and is majorly portable. With the press of a button, I can remove the screen and ditch the keyboard. It's so lightweight, the entire laptop can sit in my lap for hours and feel comfortable. It's freed me up to work and watch videos in any room of the house at any time. The battery lasts an impressive amount of time, and recharging it is a breeze. I love this computer, and I recommend it to anyone looking for portability with power.

Great battery life. Responsive Screen. Fast!

I previously owned the surface pro 4 and it reached the end of its life unexpectedly. It's my first day testing out this laptop and so far I have not been disappointed. The screen is very responsive when using the stylus. There is plenty more room to write on now and I get the benefit of having true laptop performance. Another thing I am loving about it is the fact that the laptop has two sets of batteries. What this means is that when the laptop is attached to the keyboard and that battery runs out, I can just detach it and use it as a tablet. I will update this review as the days go by and I think of more things to report on.

SBook2, 15in, I-7, 256gb is in all respects a premium device

SBook2, 15in, I-7, 256gb is in all respects a premium device & I haven't had any of the issues noted in other reviews. Even with the 15" gorgeous screen, it's light & FAST. Every design has its +/- and the SB2 is no exception. Plus side: See specs: 8th gen I-7 & 1060 Nvidia graphics; hinge allows screen to be used as tablet with the base also without it. The battery is great under normal use (I don't game). Out-of-box experience first rate. Some minor shortcomings: Charger may be under powered, the SD card slot is short, card sticks out & could be damaged & the keyboard feels cramped, no dedicated video out, also Surface team needs to adopt Thunderbolt, USB-C is so yesterday on an otherwise VERY today device. My qualifications: 30yrs enterprise desktop support working with & evaluating PCs but this one is for me. I was looking at All-In-Ones that cost from $1985-2799 when the SB2 came out. I passed on them for the portability of an SB2 with better hardware than AIOs. Glad I did.

Sleek. Powerful. BGreat display. Well made. Comfortable to use. Very flexible. Attractive.

I used the original Surface Book for a year or so. That unit was purchased before the 1TB drive was shipping. so it had So it had 512GB of internal storage. Using that machine was a struggle. I always seemed to be out of storage space. Since the internal storage can't be upgraded without cutting a big hole in the metal case, I was stuck with it. Other than the tiny storage capacity, I really loved the Surface Book. My only other complaint was the small screen with super high resolution. I'm an older guy, so the tiny text on that screen was a bit difficult for me to read. Then I saw the Surface Book 2. It has a 15" screen option that is still very high resolution. The CPU is faster and more energy efficient. The rated battery life is better. It has a USB C port added to the dual USB 3.0 ports. Plus, it is available with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB drive. It covered my minimum requirements, but only barely. Still, I loved my current Surface Book, so I ordered the maxed out version of the Surface Book 2. After using it for a while now, I am really glad I bought it. I no longer see the low storage warnings constantly. My CAD software runs really well. The text is readable on this 15 inch display. It is noticably faster in every way. This laptop is a big improvement over the first version I was using in every way. Unfortunately, it still isn't perfect. My primary gripe is the fact that you can't upgrade the hard drive storage or RAM. I have two 2TB SSD drives and 64GB of RAM on my desktop. This machine is maxed out at 1TB and 16GB of RAM. Sure, it works well enough for now, but I guarantee I will be bumping into those limitations fairly soon. If I could, I would knock off half a star for the non-upgradeable storage and RAM. Other than that, I love the machine. It's a pleasure to use.

Still running strong after 1 year

1 year and going strong! I have had my computer for one year. I am a heavy user averaging 6-8 hours/day seven days a week. Still runs as well as it did the day I got it. Runs multiple programs at a time with ease. Battery will still last all day. See below for other positive aspects. Haven’t found a thing I don’t like about this computer. I have had this gem for about 6 weeks. I am a heavy computer user with between 8-10 hours daily for work. I have owned several computers from various companies. This is by far my favorite! Quick loading even with multiple programs and browsers open. The battery will last me all day even with heavy use. And it’s light weight! Love it! 5 month update - still going strong. I have not found anything that I dislike about this computer. By far the best I have owned. I feel like I have the microsoft equivalent of another brand without the learning curve that a new operating system would require. Battery will still last all day with heavy use and multiple programs. Purchased the docking station and a 27 inch screen to connect and have a great home office.

the keyboard is very nice to use with a good crisp key action and ...

Microsoft surface book 2 is a premium product which i have had the pleasure of using for the last 3 months, the keyboard is very nice to use with a good crisp key action and nicely spaced keys. The screen is very clear with a top quality, high end display and the action in which you diconnect it from the keyboard is very nice and easy to operate as it has its own key. The screen as a tablet is very smooth and although it seems a little large, as a 15" tablet, you soon get used to this as it truely is a pleasure to use. The Microsoft app store is nice with some good options across the board and is getting better as time goes by but still has a long way to go. Overall a very well made 2 in 1 laptop with a lot to give, i highly recommend this product.

Light and powerful with great battery life!

There are a few nitpicks with this computer, but there is so much to love that I can't dock it any stars. It's light but powerful, and extremely convenient. My first time taking this on the road, I forgot the charger -- I was gone for two days, using my computer about 6 hours each day for email, powerpoint, and light web surfing (no heavy graphical uses, and the battery options set to maximum battery life), and was still at 20% when I flew home. Also, the USB-C port has been handy, though it required new dongles for connecting to projectors and TV sets, but that's made up for by the convenience of plugging in my second monitor.

Beautiful and powerful machine.

A brilliant machine for brilliant projects. It's beautiful inside and out. I use it for coding up applications as well as photo editing and it works wonders. The screen is fantastic. Great battery life.

Sceptics beware

When this product first came out I was hesitant based on reviews and my company's experience with other surface products. But my workhorse that was the ux501 woke up from sleep in a backpack and tried to run windows updates cooking itself in the process. So I wanted something that could fill the large shoes it left behind. A 4k touch screen was a must in my selection process along with a competent dgpu. These proved to be exceedingly tall asks with only a few laptops meeting my needs. My final selection was down to the razer blade and this surface book. I really did not need the 1070 the razer uses for the 4k screen so I took a gamble with the surface book. All that to say from day one I was blown away by this laptop. Speed is equal to the ux501 on cpu task and the battery is next level. I didn't think I would use the tablet mode often because the reviewers slammed it as unwieldy but sharing markups with others by detaching the tablet and working over things together has changed my workflow. Finally the note taking ability continues to amaze me with the massive improvement over the surface 3 that I had tried in the workplace before. This is a blend of both software (onenote) and hardware. The moment you circle an equation and select graph for the first time is breathtaking. Edit: I have added some comparison pics of the ux501 vs the surface book. You will see that the book is much smaller in terms of size in most dimensions baring the back hinge where it is about the same thickness as the ux501. I would also recommend a skin now as I have found that I have the tablet on a hard surface frequently when taking notes and this will help with scratches and adds a bit of personalisation. I do find myself stubling of the += sign when going for backspace. I have really been putting it through its paces over the last few weeks and I have never found the device wanting. The battery goes and goes under normal use and I have found my self less concerned about finding the power outlet to change up as I leave work and head to night class. What remains the huge selling point for me is note taking. In math classes I have moved from piles of paper and eraser shavings to just this surface book and the surface pen. I scan in my classwork to pdf and drop it into onenote and I am off ready to go before the other students are waiting for their turn on the printer. I lasso equations as I go popping graphs in as needed or checking my math without ever leaving onenote. I have also used the sd slot and found it adequate for light work but it definitely not the fastest port but it can move raw files at just under 100 MB's. While we are on the topic of ports I have tested a usbc to hdmi adaptor and was capable of the full 4k 60hz signal so I am very pleased about that as the lack of a dedicated hdmi/dp on the laptop was a concern when I bought it.

The Future of the Laptop.

Received mine today, Loving it thus far, no issues, no weird noises while charging or anything like that, The screen has no weird color shifts.It's a dream come through.The surface book line of computers are the ultimate Laptops. WIll enjoy setting it up further.

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