Surface Laptop Studio Specs: A Feature-Rich 2-in-1 Laptop

Tom’s Guide introduced the Surface Laptop Studio as more than just another 2-in-1 computer. The new device can function very well as either a laptop or a tablet computer. Even more, people may consider it a creative workstation, a unique sort of gaming machine, a high-performance laptop, or a great device for streaming and online meetings.

The screen can flip downwards at an angle, so instead of just offering the choice of a laptop or flat tablet, the Surface Laptop Studio folds into its own or easel-like stand. That makes this computer handy to set on a desk or table for creative work or simply to watch videos.

Microsoft has already released this laptop for preorders and will start shipping to customers and retailers on October 5.

The box contains the device and a power supply. The power supply includes a USB-C charging port. Ports on the computer include two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port.

The Surface Laptop Studio starts at $1,599. Some expected specifications for the base model include:

Microsoft also offers upgrades for the base model. For instance, storage options range up to 2TB SSD. Processor options go up to Intel Core i7. Core i5 models weigh about 3.85 pounds, and the Core i7 models weigh four pounds.

Even though Microsoft sells a compatible Surface Slim Pen 2 separately, they offer a magnetic attachment to store this accessory under the keyboard. The battery should last about 18 or 19 hours, depending upon the chipset.

A Tom’s Guide reviewer speculated that the appearance of the first Microsoft Surface Pro sparked Apple into offering keyboard accessories for its own high-end tablet computers. Originally, Tim Cook of Apple disliked the idea of combining laptops and tablets, so the motivation to offer a keyboard for a tablet had to originate somewhere.

Even so, the first Microsoft Surface computers appeared to arrive at an acceptable compromise between a laptop and a tablet. With the Surface Laptop Studio, Microsoft improved upon their own 2-in-1 game with an intentional design. The company considered the design of stand-alone devices and created a hybrid that’s more than just a sum of its parts.

Because of its weight and price, the Microsoft Laptop Surface might not convert iPad fans into Microsoft users. In that way, this new computer looks better positioned to attract laptop or workstation buyers than people who want a tablet that can also fit in their purse or jacket pocket. In any case, anybody trying to decide between a laptop or a tablet might look at a well-designed 2-in-1 device.

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