Although they look pretty much the same, the Surface Laptop Studio and Studio 2 are vastly different. Here's how they compare.
This story is part of our complete Microsoft Events coverage Announced during the Microsoft September event, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 joins a growing family of Surface devices. Equipped with all the same flexibility we’d expect from the best 2-in-1 laptops, the Studio 2 may look very similar to the previous version, but it’s a lot more different than it seems at a glance.
Announced during Microsoft’s September 2023 event, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 starts shipping on October 3, and it’s more expensive than its predecessor. The cheapest configuration starts at $1,999 and comes with an Intel Core i7-13700H processor from the Raptor Lake generation, integrated graphics , 16GB RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage.
At first glance, both Surface Laptop Studios just look like a regular laptop — not as thin as some of the top ultralight notebooks, but not bulky, either. However, there are many design choices that set it apart from the rest. For starters, the base of the laptop is cut in two — the first layer is wider and features all the ports, while the base layer is hidden beneath, sporting a massive amount of open vents. This helps with airflow, but also serves to vent audio.
Performance We’ve had the chance to get up close and personal with the original Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio , so we know all there is to know about its performance. However, the second-gen version is still an enigma until we can get our hands on it and test it out. For now, let’s take a look at the performance of the first model and indulge in some speculation about the capabilities of the new Surface Laptop Studio.
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