The latest innovation from Microsoft: Surface Laptop Studio 2

Microsoft has once again made headlines with the announcement of its latest technological marvel, the Surface Laptop Studio 2. This 1.9 kg laptop-tablet hybrid, the successor to the original Surface Laptop Studio, promises to fix some of its predecessor's shortcomings. SSPDaily has told more about the characteristics of this device.

Processor

Surface Laptop Studio 2 boasts powerful performance provided by the Intel i7-13700H processor. Buyers have a number of graphics accelerators to choose from, including built-in Intel Iris Xe, GeForce RTX 4050, GeForce RTX 4060, and RTX 2000 Ada. This versatility ensures that you can choose the right configuration to meet your specific needs.

Memory

With the ability to expand the RAM up to a whopping 64 GB, and the built-in storage up to 2 TB. Microsoft boldly claims that this Transformer is the "most powerful Surface ever," setting the bar high for performance.

Connectivity

It has two USB Type-C ports, one of which is certified as USB 4, as well as a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and compatibility with the Surface Slim Pen 2 stylus for creative professionals.

Touchpad

One of the notable updates is the touchpad, which Microsoft has improved to make it more responsive and "inclusive," although the exact details of this inclusivity remain unclear

Display

The display retains its stunning 14.4-inch size with a 2400×1600 pixel resolution and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. In addition, it offers a peak brightness of 400 nits and is protected by tempered Gorilla Glass 5.

Weight

Measuring 32.3×23×2.18 cm and weighing between 1.9 and 2 kg, it's definitely a bit heavy for a tablet. While the hardware is impressive, its weight calls into question its portability compared to other tablets on the market.

Price

The US launch was scheduled for October 3. Prices start at $1999 for the Intel Iris Xe processor version and go up to $3699 for the top-of-the-line RTX 4060 version.