Microsoft has today launched the Surface Book 2 in India and it is now available from Amazon, Flipkart as well as Reliance Stores, Croma and authorized retail partners across the country. Microsoft has brought both the 13-inch and 15-inch variants, with a total of 7 SKUs with different CPU, RAM, GPU and storage configurations.
The larger Surface Book 2 model features 15-inch PixelSense display with a 3240 x 2160 resolution, while the smaller variant comes equipped with a 13.5-inch display with a 3000×2000 resolution, both of which have a contrast ratio of 1600:1 and 3:2 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, both the devices are powered by the 8th gen Intel Core i7-8650U processor with 4.2GHz Max Turbo speed, however, Microsoft has also launched a model which comes equipped with a 7th-Gen Intel Core i5-7300U processor.
In the graphics department, the i5-powered variant comes with an integrated Intel HD 620 GPU, while the Core i7-powered versions offer a choice between a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU with 2GB VRAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB of graphics memory.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 specs:
| Category | Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch) | Surface Book 2 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 12.3 x 9.14 x 0.51-0.90 inches (232.1 x 312.3 x 13.0 to 22.8 mm) | 13.5 x 9.87 x 0.568-0.90 inches (343 x 251 x 15-23 mm) |
| Weight | 3.38 lbs (1.53 kg) | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Processor | 7th-gen Core i5 and 8th-gen Core i7 | 8th-gen Core i7 |
| Display | 13.5 inch (3000*2000 pixels) | 15 inch (3240*2160 pixels) |
| RAM | 8GM and 16GB (LP DDR3) | 8GM and 16GB (LP DDR3) |
| Native Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 (2GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB |
| Battery | Up to 17 hours of video playback 5 Hours in just tablet mode | Up to 17 hours of video playback 5 Hours in just tablet mode |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology" |
| Ports | Two full-size USB 3.0, Full-size SD card reader Two Surface Connect ports (one in tablet, one in base) Headset jack (3.5mm), USB-C (Power and Data) | Two full-size USB 3.0, Full-size SD card reader Two Surface Connect ports (one in tablet, one in base) Headset jack (3.5mm), USB-C (Power and Data) |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer Gyroscope, Magnetometer | Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer Gyroscope, Magnetometer |
| Cameras | 5.0MP 1080p video @30 FPS (front) 8.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS with auto-focus (rear) | 5.0MP 1080p video @30 FPS (front) 8.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS with auto-focus (rear) |
| Price | Starts at Rs 137,999 | Starts at Rs 222,499 |
There is an option to configure the laptop with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Following is the pricing structure of the Surface Book 2 for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models in India:
- 13.5″ Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 620: Rs. 137,999
- 13.5″ Intel Core i7, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050: Rs. 155,999
- 13.5″ Intel Core i7, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050: Rs. 222,999
- 13.5″ Intel Core i7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050: Rs. 257,999
- 15 Intel Core i7, 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: Rs. 222,499
- 15 Intel Core i7, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: Rs. 258,999
- 15 Intel Core i7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: Rs. 295,999
