It is, however, still pricey, and the keyboard, which is pretty much a must-have, isn't included. Neither is its active pen. Read our Surface Pro 8 review. Just because there's a newer model doesn't mean the predecessor isn't worth considering.
Microsoft immediately dropped the prices on its remaining Surface Pro 7 models. A larger display is nice, but if you're primarily using it as a tablet, the smaller Pro 7 is a better option. Battery life and performance might not be as good as the Pro 8 but you'll be saving money.
And if you want the smaller size with the benefits of Intel's 11th-gen processors, it looks like you'll be able to get that with the Surface Pro 7 Plus minus the extra cost for the commercial version. Read our Surface Pro 7 review. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
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The laptop has the same blueprint as its predecessor, and therefore, lacks a USB-C port. That means you'll need a dongle to charge your new smartphone or headphones.
We will provide a definitive verdict on the Surface Laptop 2 once we get our hands on a review unit, so stay tuned! Phillip Tracy is the assistant managing editor at Laptop Mag where he reviews laptops, phones and other gadgets while covering the latest industry news.
After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Phillip became a tech reporter at the Daily Dot. There, he wrote reviews for a range of gadgets and covered everything from social media trends to cybersecurity.
When he's not tinkering with devices, you can find Phillip playing video games, reading, traveling or watching soccer. Laptop Mag. Your Selections:. Tech specs aa aa aa. Still wondering which Surface is right for you? Start again Help me choose. Features and app availability may vary by region. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. See Surface. See aka. Surface Laptop Studio: Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.
Surface Laptop Studio Battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in August using preproduction software and preproduction devices.
Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of 1 a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, 2 a productivity test utilising Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and 3 a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications.
All settings were default except screen brightness was set to nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. WiFi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.
Surface Pro 8: Up to 16 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Learn more. Everything you need to know — including all the key specs — is right here.
Microsoft has taken the covers off its second-generation Surface Book 2-in-one hybrid, claiming it to be the most powerful Surface yet. But is it a mere refresh? Or does it leave its predecessor in the dust? The most interesting design tweak is barely noticeable and happens under the chassis, with re-designed cooling which allows the The quad-core The display on the Surface Book 2 is unchanged from its predecessor as well, with the The larger inch hybrid has a resolution of 3, x with a ppi of Both models should deliver the sharp and contrast rich displays the PixelSense panels are known for.
And despite it being unfashionable in the smartphone world, the Surface Book 2 still has a 3. Related: Best laptops.
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