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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-Inch, 2017)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-Inch, 2017)
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alaScore 88

206 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 206 reviews of Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-Inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and screen. The battery and usability also get good views. Many are less positive about the connectivity and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-Inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Sean Keach (trustedreviews.com)

Surface Book 2 hands-on

 

Microsoft Surface Book 2 hands-on review: We try out Microsoft's latest multimedia laptops

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) review

 

The smaller version of the 2-in-1 laptop is just as good

Very good battery life ; Powerful ; Feels great to use as a tablet ; Fanless design

Very expensive ; Not as powerful as 15-inch model ; No Surface Pen included

Like its larger sibling, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) is an excellent device, and one of the most powerful 2-in-1 devices we've tested. It has a premium design, excellent features and is a great showcase for Windows 10 - though it comes at...

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) review: It's still super sleek, it's still super expensive

 

In many areas that Microsoft Surface Book 2 is an unrivalled pro workhorse; a device more versatile than just being a laptop. It further cements

Great muscle-wire release system to separate laptop and screen into two parts for versatile use ; Oodles on power on tap ; Solid design

It’s rather heavy ; Big price tag ; Combined battery life is less than quoted ; A little top-heavy and upright ; Screen lacks ultra-wide colour gamut

As an update to the original, the Surface Book 2 makes some neat nips and tucks - mainly under the skin, with improved power and performance - that add up to make this Microsoft a seriously powerful contender for Apple's MacBook Pro. The Book 2 is more...

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Book 2

 

Microsoft continues to show off what it can do in the hardware game with the impressive Surface Book 2 which has 8th-gen Intel processors and Nvidia graphics. It's now available from a lower price of £1,149.

Apr, 2019
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13in) review

 

A hybrid heavyweight that's all about getting the job done

Massive power & performance ; Gorgeous screen ; Seriously flexible device for work and play

Majorly expensive ; Overkill for a lot of people

A productivity powerhouse that’s flexible and portable, but the Surface Book 2 carries a hefty price premium

Nov, 2017
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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5in

 

We explain the differences between the Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop 2 to help you decide which one is right for you.

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Expert review by : Creative Bloq (3dworldmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 review

 

A powerful and flexible alternative to the MacBook Pro that's available in two sizes – 13.5 and 15-inch.

Great screen ; Supreme power ; Excellent keyboard ; Tablet/sketchpad works brilliantly

Heavy compared to rivals ; Rather expensive ; Surface Pen costs extra

Still an astounding screen and unique design, the Surface Book 2 is a winner in every respect – providing you want a tablet as well as a laptop and providing you’re happy using Windows instead of macOS.

Nov, 2018
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It's been almost two years since Microsoft released the original Surface Book, a laptop/tablet hybrid with a removable screen. The imaginatively named Microsoft Surface Book 2 looks very similar, with most of the changes taking place under the hood. We...

Oct, 2017
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Expert review by : Adam Shepherd (itpro.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: Undone by its own ambition

 

The second-generation Surface Book spreads itself too thin to be an unqualified success

Excellent performance; Superb screen; Great keyboard

Expensive; Surprisingly bulky; Poor battery life

The Surface Book 2 is an excellent laptop than tries to do a bit too much for its own good. While it excels in a number of areas, it's forced to make a couple of disappointing compromises that stop it from achieving its full potential.

Jan, 2018
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Expert review by : Zach Marzouk , Dale Walker (itpro.co.uk)

Surface Book 2 hands-on review

 

Microsoft's second-generation flagship notebook impresses

Nov, 2017
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