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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Surface Laptop Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8250U 4 x 1.6 - 3.4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
13.50 inch 3:2, 2256 x 1504 pixel 201 PPI, glossy: yes
Storage
128 GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Card Reader: undefined
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15 x 308 x 223 ( = 0.59 x 12.13 x 8.78 in)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Additional features
Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
1.4 kg ( = 49.38 oz / 3.09 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.8% - good
Average of 30 scores (from 41 reviews)
price: 68%, performance: 84%, features: 67%, display: 87% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review: Surface Essentials
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
Overall, the Surface Laptop 2 is an easy laptop to fall for. It offers great styling, a good display, and the Surface touches such as a touch display, great keyboard, and great design. Some people won’t be able to live with a single USB port though, and that decision will knock this laptop out of consideration for those users. But if you don’t need a lot of connectivity, the Surface Laptop 2 is a fantastic device and worthy of consideration. The pricing is generally $100 more than the equivilent Surface Pro though, and that price gap expands significantly at the top end of the range to $400 more for the Surface Laptop for a 1TB Core i7 with 16 GB of RAM. That's a steep price hike over the Surface Pro 6, and is possibly why Microsoft sells far more Surface Pros than anything else in their lineup.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2019
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Much the same as the original, Microsoft's Surface Laptop 2 remains a sleek ultraportable with a top-notch build, a stellar screen, and a very long-lasting battery. Add a port or two, and it would be a superstar.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: Meet the new MacBook Air
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
With sterling performance, a gorgeous design and sleek dimensions, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 2 is everything the new MacBook Air should have been. It’s only a somewhat lacklustre battery life and the absence of a USB-C port that keep it from a perfect score.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: Meet the new MacBook Air
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
With sterling performance, a gorgeous design and sleek dimensions, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 2 is everything the new MacBook Air should have been. It’s only a somewhat lacklustre battery life and the absence of a USB-C port that keep it from a perfect score.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: A once-great laptop now is merely good
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Microsoft designed the original Surface Laptop for a student on the go: an affordable, pleasing notebook with moderate performance but killer battery life. Microsoft hewed to the same goal with the Surface Laptop 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/02/2019
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: A once-great laptop now is merely good
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Microsoft designed the original Surface Laptop for a student on the go: an affordable, pleasing notebook with moderate performance but killer battery life. Microsoft hewed to the same goal with the Surface Laptop 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
We were disappointed, though, that the battery ran out after playing video for just over seven hours – 50 per cent less than before. You’d get more battery life in basic tasks, less with heavy work and Wi-Fi. The final change is that you get Windows 10 Home, not the restricted Windows 10 S, which is welcome.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
An excellent display, long-lasting battery, comfortable keyboard, and fetching design mean the Surface Laptop 2 is a high performer for everyday use. It's not cheap though.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: Windows 10 perfection, bar one irritation...
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Surface Laptop 2 is one of the best premium ultraportables out there. Just like its predecessor it's gorgeous to look at and incredibly well built. Only this time it comes with full Windows 10 off the bat, plus more power than before. The biggest downside is the lack of USB-C, otherwise it's near perfect.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2018
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Surface Laptop 2 is an elegant 13.5-inch touch-screen laptop. This year's model offers two notable perks: modern 8th-Gen Intel processors and a slick black color (though you need to spend more for it). Its sluggish SSD and lack of Type-C ports are my only knocks against this laptop. Still, the Surface Laptop 2 presents a beautifully clean vision for the PC, and this update allows it to keep up with our other favorite ultraportable laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: The sequel is better than the original
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Microsoft didn’t just up the style game on the Surface Laptop 2 -- it brought the heat in performance and battery life as well. The speed and battery improvements aren’t as huge as promised, but they’re still significant. A comfortable keyboard, responsive trackpad and brilliant display bring the whole package together nicely. All told, this is one of the best notebooks of the year.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 2 is, from top to bottom, a worthy sequel to the original device. This new model vastly improves the laptop’s power profile and, while it doesn't include tangible design changes, it ultimately achieves the most pure Windows 10 experience on a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Sleek and speedy with a stunning screen, the Surface Laptop 2 continues Microsoft's tradition of hardware excellence. If only its port selection were stronger, its storage more affordable and Microsoft didn't place its black colorway at a pricier tier.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Surface Laptop 2 is far from a revolutionary sequel, but it changes just enough to retain all the accolades we heaped upon it last year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review: If It Ain’T Broke
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
But I can’t call it the best laptop overall right now, because there are other options with better performance, just as sleek designs, and more modern port selections. The Surface Laptop certainly wasn’t broken, but Microsoft could have done a little more to improve the Surface Laptop 2.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

83% Das "MacBook" mit Windows
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 77% display: 86% mobility: 82%
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Das "MacBook" mit Windows
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2019
87% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 81% features: 69% display: 87% mobility: 97% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 96%
81% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Ultrabook im edlen, schwarzen Gewand
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% features: 56% display: 71% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 90%
85% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: Hipertextual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
76% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 65% performance: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
86% Surface Laptop 2, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 86%
85% Surface Laptop 2, análisis: construcción impecable para un portátil puro que pierde terreno en la conectividad
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 85% display: 93% mobility: 70% workmanship: 93% ergonomy: 80%
67% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 60%
Análise Surface Laptop 2: Review
Source: Mais Tecnologia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; nice design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2019
95% Recensione Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: perfetto per lo studio e la produttività
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 95%
86% Recensione Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: il fascino nell’imperfezione (foto e video)
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 70% features: 75% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
88% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: nulla al caso
Source: Webnews.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 85% performance: 85% workmanship: 90%
Recensione Surface Laptop 2: digredire da tutto il resto
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent webcam; great speakers; nice display; good cooling and silent system; high performance. Negative: No USB-C; no Thunderbolt 3.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: Webnews.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; high performance; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2018
80% Surface Laptop 2 - Quadcore als grootste verandering
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 : un bon gain de performances
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
92% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 – czy to rzeczywiście „coś więcej niż tradycyjny laptop”? (recenzja)
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 100%
Ekran w tym laptopie to mistrzostwo. Niech inni biorą przykład. Surface Laptop 2 – recenzja
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; long battery life; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 je povedený ultrabook s alcantarovou klávesnicí (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; excellent display; compact size; light weight. Negative: Poor set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2019
Surface Laptop 2: cenově dostupný důkaz, že už to Microsoft umí jako Apple
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; excellent display; nice cameras; silent system; good speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/16/2019
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
TEST: Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; long battery life; high performance; pleasant ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2019
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 2: Let og lækker, men lige lovlig strømlinet
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
83% Test: Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
70% Surface Laptop 2: Rejält prestandalyft för Microsofts nya bärbara dator
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%

Comment

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-8250U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,100 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.50":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


82.8%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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