These are the full technical specifications for the Microsoft Surface Book 2, as well as how the 13-inch and 15-inch models compare.

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The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is expected to launch on November 16, 2017. There are two Surface Book 2 models, a 13-inch and a more powerful 15-inch version, both with discrete NVIDIA GeForce GPUs for extra graphics power. Here are the full specifications for both models and how they compare.

Surface Book 2 full specifications

Model Surface Book 2 13-inch Surface Book 2 15-inch Processor Core i5-7300U (3.2GHz)

Core i7-8650U (4.2GHz) Core i7-8650U (4.2GHz) Display size 13.5" PixelSense Display

1600:1 contrast ratio 15" PixelSense Display

1600:1 contrast ratio Display resolution 3000 x 2000

3:2 aspect

267 PPI 3240 x 2160

3:2 aspect

260 PPI RAM 8GB or 16GB 16GB Native graphics Intel HD Graphics 620

Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620 Discrete graphics Core i5: None

Core i7: NVIDIA GTX 1050 (2GB) NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) Storage 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Battery 70WHr

Up to 17 hours

Up to 5 hours in Tablet Mode 80WHr

Up to 17 hours

Up to 5 hours in Tablet Mode Power supply 39W (i5)

95W (i7) w/ Type-A charging port (5W) 95W w/ Type-A charging port (7.5W) Wireless Marvel

Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.1 Marvel

Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.1 Xbox Wireless No Yes, built-in Ports Two USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen1)

One USB Type-C w/ video, power in/out and USB 3.1 (Gen1) data

Full-size SDXC card reader (UHS-II)

Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Two Surface Connect ports (1 in tablet, 1 in keyboard base) Two USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen1)

One USB Type-C w/ video, power in/out and USB 3.1 (Gen1) data

Full-size SDXC card reader (UHS-II)

Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Two Surface Connect ports (1 in tablet, 1 in keyboard base) Audio Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Audio Premium

Windows Sonic for Headphones

Dolby Atmos for Headphones compatible Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Audio Premium

Windows Sonic for Headphones

Dolby Atmos for Headphones compatible Security TPM 2.0 hardware chip

Common Criteria (CC) EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 level 2

Windows Hello face sign-in TPM 2.0 hardware chip

Common Criteria (CC) EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 level 2

Windows Hello face sign-in Dimensions 312 mm x 232 mm x 15-23 mm (L x W x D)

12.3 in x 9.14 in x 0.59 to 0.90 in 343 mm x 251 mm x 15-23 mm (L x W x D)

13.5 in x 9.87 in x 0.57 to 0.90 in Weight i5 total: 1,533 g (3.38 lbs)

i7 total: 1,642 g (3.62 lbs)

Tablet: 719 g (1.59 lbs) Total: 1,905 g (4.20 lbs)

Tablet: 817 g (1.80 lbs) Sensors Ambient light sensor

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Magnetometer Ambient light sensor

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Magnetometer Cameras 5.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS (front)

8.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS with auto-focus (rear) 5.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS (front)

8.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS with auto-focus (rear) Windows Hello IR Camera IR Camera Price Starts at $1,499 Starts at $2,499 Availability November 16, 2017

Preorders: November 9, 2017 November 16, 2017 (U.S.)

Preorders: November 9, 2017

Surface Book 2 processors Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models feature the new eighth-generation Intel Quad-Core Core i7-8650U processors with a maximum turbo boost of 4.2GHz and 16GB of RAM. On the 13-inch model with the Core i7 runs at 15W, while the 15-inch model runs at 20W. The entry-level Surface Book 2 at 13 inches costs $1,499 and uses an older, seventh-generation Intel dual-core Core i5-7300U processor that maxes out at 3.2GHz. It has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage. This model has no discrete GPU. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more Surface Book 2 storage All versions of the Surface Book 2 use PCIe NVMe SSDs for internal storage. It is not user upgradable. Storage sizes are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options.