Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5″ INCH i7 8TH GEN

🧠 Processor (CPU)

• Model: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U

• Cores/Threads: 4 cores / 8 threads

• Base Clock: 1.9 GHz

• Turbo Boost: Up to 4.2 GHz

• Cache: 8 MB SmartCache

• Architecture: 14nm “Kaby Lake-R”

• TDP: 15W (configurable)

✅ Great for multitasking, moderate editing, and productivity apps like MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and light Premiere Pro work.

🧮 Memory (RAM)

• Capacity: 8GB

• Type: LPDDR3 (Low Power DDR3)

• Speed: 1866 MHz (non-upgradable, soldered on board)

⚠️ May be limiting for intensive multitasking, large-scale creative work, or modern IDEs (e.g., for developers).

💾 Storage

• Type: PCIe NVMe SSD

• Capacity: 256GB

• Speeds: Very fast boot and load times; supports up to 3x faster transfer rates than SATA SSDs

⚠️ Limited storage space for large creative projects or game libraries — external SSDs recommended if needed.

🎮 Graphics

• Dedicated GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

• VRAM: 2GB GDDR5

• Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (used when in tablet mode or on battery)

✅ Can handle photo editing, light 3D modeling, and gaming at medium settings (1080p).
⚠️ Not ideal for modern AAA titles or 4K rendering.

📺 Display

• Size: 13.5 inches

• Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI)

• Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (great for productivity and reading)

• Type: PixelSense™ touchscreen with Surface Pen support

• Contrast Ratio: 1600:1

• Color Gamut: Supports sRGB (covers ~96%)

✅ Excellent display for creative professionals, students, and general users. Crisp, vibrant visuals.

🧰 Ports & Connectivity

• 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A

• 1 x USB-C (no Thunderbolt support)

• 1 x Full-size SDXC card reader

• 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack

• 2 x Surface Connect ports (charging + dock support)

• Wi-Fi: 802.11ac

• Bluetooth: 4.1

⚠️ Lacks Thunderbolt 3 — can’t connect to high-performance external GPUs or ultra-fast drives.

🔋 Battery

• Battery Life (claimed): Up to 17 hours of local video playback (combined base + tablet battery)

• Tablet (clipboard) battery: ~3–5 hours on its own

✅ Long battery life when docked; quick charging via Surface Connect.
⚠️ Battery capacity may be reduced on refurbished or older units.

📏 Build & Design

• Chassis: Magnesium alloy, silver finish

• Weight: ~1.64 kg (3.62 lbs)

• Detachable Design: Turns into a tablet (clipboard mode)

• Keyboard: Backlit, detachable with precision glass trackpad

• Pen Support: Compatible with Surface Pen (sold separately)

✅ Premium build, very solid hinge, and feels high-end.
⚠️ Hinge adds bulk and isn’t ideal for lap use in tablet mode.

📦 Other Features

• Cameras:

  • Front: 5 MP with 1080p video

  • Rear: 8 MP with autofocus and 1080p video

• Windows Hello: IR camera for facial recognition login

• Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium

🧑‍💻 Ideal Use Cases

• Business professionals

• Students in engineering, design, or architecture

• Artists/designers (with Surface Pen)

• Light gamers or creative workers