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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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: 2017-11-16, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
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...
Abstract: Sign up for our daily newsletter Image 1 of 12 Microsoft has released the new Surface Book 2 in the UK today but IT Pro managed to get a peek at it two weeks ago at Microsoft's Future Decoded conference in London. We looked at Microsoft's latest additio...
Great keyboard and touchpad, Versatile, and light when used as a tablet, Sharp, high-contrast, pixel-dense touchscreen, Excellent performance in all areas, Unparalleled battery life
Display's color accuracy could be better, GTX 1060 held back by custom driver, Extremely expensive
Yes. There's a lot to love about the Book 2, and very little to complain about. The system aced many of our tests and was a joy to carry day-to-day. That latter part is important. While it's a powerful 2-in-1 built for serious work, but it's also fun off...
It has the same lengthening hinge as the original Surface Book this means it can remain lightweight and doesn't require extra weight in the base to stop it tipping over, as it's already balanced, The screen can be removed from the keyboard so it can be us
It's very expensive, Display suffers from fingerprint marks and some glare in bright light, No longer comes with the Surface Pen stylus as standard you may need to purchase this as an optional extra
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 provides pretty much all you could want from a laptop, with good looks, handy features and plenty of power, but it comes at a rather hefty price...
Published: 2017-10-31, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
While we had the chance to manipulate some 3D models and enjoy the fluidity of the Surface Pen on these devices, we can't profess to have really had the chance to test their power or performance, or to have a good measure of the battery life. We don't dou...
Published: 2017-10-27, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
The Surface Book 2, like its predecessor, is an impressive machine both inside and out (although we're still not sold on that reptilian hinge design). Its screen is a little sharper than the MacBook's, and the extra flexibility offered by the hybrid desig...
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Published: 2017-10-18, Author: Joe , review by: techradar.com
Current, powerful parts, Very thin and light, Gorgeous, responsive display
Awfully expensive, No Thunderbolt 3
While Microsoft digs its feet in the sand on the Fulcrum hinge design and resultant 'gap', the Surface Book 2 is absolutely current with the most powerful Intel and Nvidia hardware, while getting thinner and lighter than ever. Plus, with a 15-inch model n...
Abstract: The Microsoft Surface Book 2 aspires to repeat the original Surface Book's history, blowing users away – only more so, with performance it claims to be five times greater than what the original 2015 model achieved. We got a close look at the new hardware...
Abstract: A tablet that's as powerful as a conventional laptop but still slim and light enough to hold and tap with one hand was once the exclusive province of Hollywood's imagination. But thanks to manufacturers' ability to fit more powerful hardware into ever sli...
Published: 2021-02-20, Author: Tom , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: A tablet that's as powerful as a conventional laptop but still slim and light enough to hold and tap with one hand was once the exclusive province of Hollywood's imagination. But thanks to manufacturers' ability to fit more powerful hardware into ever sli...
