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
(83%)
203 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
2616 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
830100203
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
Hinge is stronger than before, Better CPU and graphics, 15-inch screen can fully compete with the MacBook Pro, Works well as a tablet
Expensive if you need more storage, Doesn't come with Surface Pen
The Surface Book 2 is exactly what we've wanted from a high-end Microsoft laptop. It's powerful, sturdy and its unique hinge doesn't come with any compromises. While there are cheaper Windows laptops out there with similar specs, the Surface Book 2 stands...
Published: 2017-11-16, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
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
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...
Published: 2017-11-16, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
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
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
The Surface Book 2 is a satisfying sequel, but like many sequels, it may be trying to broadly serve too many audiences...
Not inexpensive, though competitive against Apple, Only one USB-C port, No Thunderbolt 3
Look, I'm a realist. I know the PC vs Mac battle comes down to more than just specs: the Surface Book 2 runs Windows 10, and many macOS users are going to be reluctant to jump ship for that reason alone. All the same, I'm hoping this disparity in price an...
Quad-core processor and GTX 1060 graphics, 4K-class screen, Integrated receiver for Xbox wireless controllers, VR-capable graphics
16GB RAM maximum, Pen is now a separate purchase
The 15-inch version of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet that caters to artists, gamers, and performance-craving users who value a large screen and powerful components...
Published: 2017-12-20, Author: Alex , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: Microsoft didn't try and recreate its successful Surface Book with the Surface Book 2. Instead, the tech giant chose to play it safe and give it one hell of a performance boost.This time on All Hands on Tech we review the Microsoft Surface Book 2, the com...
