You can get a closer look at the Surface Laptop 2 in the video that Microsoft released just below. Title picture was taken by our very own Mark Hachman at PCWorld.com. Read our full Surface Laptop 2 review.
When is the Surface Laptop 2 release date?
How much will the S.urface Laptop 2 cost?
The Surface Laptop 2 will start at £979 ( $999) and run all the way up to £2,079 ( $2,699) depending on your selected model. The less expensive versions will feature 8th generation Intel i5 processors and 8GB of RAM, while the more expensive variants will see an 8th generation Intel i7 and 16GB of RAM – along with increased storage. The specs in the higher-end Surface Laptops will have the power to rival high-end desktops so you will need to decide for yourself if you really need that much additional power in a portable laptop. Read our comparison of the Surface Laptop 2 vs Surface Book 2.
What specs will the Surface Laptop 2 have?
Microsoft is keen to never just launch additional products for the sake of it, so you’re not going to see the old version of the Surface Laptop with the latest processor jammed in. You’re getting something that is built coherently from the ground up which is not something we can say for all laptop manufacturers. Much like the previous version of the Surface Laptop, the Surface Laptop 2 is built to be sleek, light and portable while retaining a tremendous amount of power. The Surface Laptop 2 will feature a 13.5″ PixelSense Display, 8th generation Intel processor and a Alcantara covered keyboard. Exactly which set of specs you’ll be seeing in your laptop will, as ever, depend on how much you’re willing to spend. The more affordable versions of the Surface Laptop 2 will see an 8th generation i5, 8GB of RAM and between 128GB and 256GB of SSD storage space. If you’re planning on splashing out on one of the more substantial versions, you can expect an 8th generation i7, 16GB of RAM and up to 512 or 1TB of SSD storage space (although the 1TB is not available in the UK). The laptop itself will have 1x full-size USB 3.0 connection, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Mini DisplayPort and 1x Surface Connect port. The screen will feature a 2256 x 1504 resolution at 201 PPI for a 3:2 aspect ratio, be able to handle 10 point multi-touch and be protected by Gorilla Glass 3 to ensure it’s as sturdy as possible.
