Surface Laptop 2 vs Surface Laptop
Our Verdict
It’s clear that this is a fairly minor refresh from Microsoft with largely everything about the Surface Laptop staying the same. What you’re namely getting is a new Intel 8th-gen processor for a speed boost. This might not be enough for existing owners to upgrade, despite the gorgeous matt black model. But for anyone looking for a laptop now, this is an improved model at the same price.
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Microsoft has announced a new version of its popular Ultrabook, but how does theSurface Laptop 2compare to the first generation and what are the new features? We’ll answer those questions in this comparison.
It’s more than just a new black colour, just.
Surface Laptop 2 vs Surface Laptop: Price
When the first Surface Laptop launched, it cost £979 and $999 in the US. The top spec models pushed the price to £2,699/$2,699.
Now theSurface Laptop 2is here and it also starts at£979/$999once again. It goes up to£2,079/$2,699with a large difference there as the 1TB model is only available in the US as it stands.
The new model is available to order fromMicrosoftandAmazonwith shipping on16 October. You can also order fromJohn Lewis,PC WorldandArgos.
Surface Laptop 2 vs Surface Laptop: Design
There’s little to say in this section as Microsoft hasn’t tried to reinvent the stylish and sleek design of theSurface Laptop.
Really, the main thing to note is that the Surface Laptop 2 comes in a new matt black colour option – and it looks stunning.
Otherwise, you get the same Alcantara material cover around the keyboard and the aluminium case. The laptop still weighs 1.25kg and tapers to around 14.5mm.
Surface Laptop 2 vs Surface Laptop: Specs and features
This refresh is a bit like Apple’s ‘S’ devices, where the design remains the same but the core specs get various upgrades.
So, the Surface Laptop 2 brings the benefit of an 8th-generation Intel Core processor – i5 or i7 once again. Microsoft says it’s an ‘astounding 85 percent faster than the original’ which had a 7th-gen Kaby Lake chip.
With the new chip also comes new graphics, so you get UHD Graphics 620 regardless of whether you opt for the i5 or i7.
This time around the device comes with at least 8GB of RAM and the option to double that to 16GB, when the original started at just 4GB. When it comes to storage, things are the same with 128-, 256, 512GB and 1TB options. The largest is only available in the US at the time of writing.
Other specs remain the same including all the ports and the 13.5in PixelSense screen which supports the Surface Pen (optional extra). Microsoft has also kept the same claim for battery life 14.5 hours.
Check out the table below for a keyspecs comparison:
Specs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: Specs
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Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor, Tech Advisor
Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been at Tech Advisor for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
