Testseek.com have collected 203 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Book G2 15.6-inch - Intel Gen 8 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Book G2 15.6-inch - Intel Gen 8.
November 2017
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The editors liked
The form factor is still exciting
It's hard to believe that the tablet is as thin and light as it is
Great performance
Great battery life
Microsoft continues to nail the basics
Keyboard
Touchpad
Screen are all very pleasant
The new Surface Book 2 adds a long list of worthy upgrades
From new CPUs and gamer-ready graphics cards to a bigger 15-inch version. Battery life and performance are both excellent
Modern
Detachable design
Great stylus
Long battery life
Vivid
Bright display
Finally has USB Type-C
Quad-core processor and GTX 1060 graphics
4K-class screen
Integrated receiver for Xbox wireless controllers
VR-capable graphics
Top-notch
All-day battery life
Excellent performance
Particularly in graphics
Stellar display
Complete with additional visual modes
Great keyboard and trackpad
Powerful machine with Nvidia graphics
Xbox Wireless support
Beautiful touchscreen display
Strong battery life
Microsoft's build-quality is incredible
High-quality case
Very good screen without PWM
High performance
Despite passive cooling
Very long battery runtime
Comfortable input devices
Decent camera
Often silent
Hinge is stronger than before
Better CPU and graphics
15-inch screen can fully compete with the MacBook Pro
Works well as a tablet
The editors didn't like
A system this powerful should be able to drive external 4K screens without issue
The underpowered charger is a very peculiar decision and will catch people out
The array of ports and connectors is limiting...
The two-in-one design still feels awkward at times
And for some users
The detachable screen may be superfluous. The most interesting new components are only available in very expensive configurations
Expensive
No Thunderbolt 3
16GB RAM maximum
Pen is now a separate purchase
Premium notebook
Premium price
Underpowered Dock makes multi-monitor support problematic
USB-C without Thunderbolt is a mistake
Display still wobbles when you touch it
Battery can drain under heavy GPU load
No Thunderbolt 3 support
Not inexpensive
Though competitive against Apple
Only one USB-C port
Very loud GPU fan (depending on the power setting)
Power adapter not always sufficient
Surface Pen not included anymore
Considerable throttling (especially CPU) on battery
Published: 2021-06-17, Author: Kevin , review by: gadgetreview.com
Overall, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a good option for someone looking for a 2-in-1 device. The specs aren't fantastic, but the device excels in drawing & art tasks, although the Surface Pen is unfortunately sold separately. Still, if you enjoy drawin...
The Asus ZenBook Flip might not be quite as elegant and powerful as its primary competition, but it costs a heck of a lot less and can still do the vast majority of the same workloads.Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 520 is an outstanding Windows tablet in terms of...
Abstract: The laptop world is a-changing. New CPUs and GPUs—yes, mobile discrete GPUs—are bringing forth laptops that are thinner, lighter, and faster than ever, even gaming laptops...
The Surface Book 2 is one of those devices that I just want to make my forever PC. It just feels really comfortable to use. The build quality is solid, the keyboard feels just right, and the form factor is really cool.When I was sitting in that presentati...
Published: 2018-02-18, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
Abstract: Now in a 15-inch form factor - Live Review. After a few months' delay, the larger version of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is finally available in Germany. We have got our review device precisely at the sales launch and now we put it to the test. We are es...
The Surface Book 2 is still one of the most unique device designs out there. The detachable display docks to a solid keyboard base, which offers a powerful GPU and plenty of battery. The extra capabilities add to a laptop that can be used in a lot of scen...
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Published: 2017-11-27, Author: Tom , review by: theverge.com
Great keyboard and trackpad, Powerful machine with Nvidia graphics, Xbox Wireless support
Display still wobbles when you touch it, Battery can drain under heavy GPU load, No Thunderbolt 3 support
Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: AaAaAaAaAaWhen it comes to high-powered laptops, Apple's (AAPL) MacBook Pro is among the best. It's become the go-to device for professionals ranging from video editors to graphic designers on the go.And that doesn't sit well with Microsoft (MSFT). So to...
Published: 2017-11-17, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
high-quality case, very good screen without PWM, high performance, despite passive cooling, very long battery runtime, comfortable input devices, decent camera, often silent
very loud GPU fan (depending on the power setting), power adapter not always sufficient, no Thunderbolt 3, Surface Pen not included anymore, considerable throttling (especially CPU) on battery, display bounces during touch inputs, no LTE connectivity, ba
