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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203 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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2616 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Battery drain issues, Too big to realistically use as a tablet
The Surface Book 2 is a product for a very specific kind of person. The kind of person who digs the glamor of the Surface range but needs more grunt than is offered by the other options on the table...
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Published: 2017-11-17, Author: Mark , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 solves a big problem for Microsoft: How do you market the Surface Book as a performance notebook when it's two years out of date? As our review shows, by making it bigger and faster, with longer battery life.With the Surface Boo...
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Published: 2018-08-14, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
While an astonishingly capable and beautiful device, the Surface Book 2 is too much laptop for the average buyer. Microsoft knows it too, hence the availability at under £1,000 of both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro.But the Surface Book 2 remains its...
The lengthening hinge keeps the laptop balanced when the screen is positioned at any angle, Sharp and clear display, Excellent build quility with a premium finish, Simple log in with Windows Hello, Detachable screen means it can be turned into a tablet, M
Very heavy to carry around at nearly 2kg, and the hinge unfortunately makes it thicker than other laptops on the market, It's very expensive, Lacks a HDMI connection for connecting it to a television
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 15in is a stylish and versatile laptop, with the power to do anything you ask of it. Its high price, though, might be a bit too much for most people...
So to the big question: is the 15in Surface Book 2 worth the high price Microsoft demands? For some people, the answer will be a clear “yes”. If you have good reasons to opt for a 15in screen, want the extra power on offer and love the Surface Book 2's un...
Published: 2018-03-03, Author: Michael , review by: itproportal.com
Stylish design, Detailed screen, High portability, Long battery life
High price, Battery charging can be slow
The Surface Book 2 builds on its predecessor's strong pedigree, making it one of the best high-end laptops around today...
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Published: 2018-02-23, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Massively powerful for a 2-in-1, Battery life is excellent, Lightweight despite size and spec, Screen is superb, Can play modern AAA games at high settings
Surface Pen is not included, Drab grey finish, Speakers are so-so
If money is no object and you are looking for a 2-in-1 hybrid, then just go and buy a Surface Book 2. It really is that simple.The Surface Book 2 does everything any other 2-in-1 hybrid can do, but much, much better. From acting as a powerful laptop for e...
Beautiful design, Clipboard works a treat, Excellent keyboard and trackpad, Gorgeous 3:2 PixelSense display, Chart-topping battery life, Fanless base specification, Good range of accessories
Doesn't support Thunderbolt 3, Surface Pen not included
After a somewhat shaky start (excuse the pun), Microsoft's Surface Book has found its stride. The new and improved Book 2 retains all that was good about the original - including beautiful design, a versatile Clipboard and an excellent keyboard and trackp...
