Surface Laptop Studio 2 Review: A Sleek and Modern Device That Falls Short in Some Areas

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a sleek and modern device that solves many of the problems of its predecessor, the Surface Book1. However, there are still some areas where the Surface Laptop Studio falls short.

Pros

  • Sleek and modern design
  • No giant, gaping gap in the hinge
  • Reasonable temperatures throughout testing
  • Not particularly loud
  • Can accommodate more powerful GPUs than the Surface Book

Cons

  • Keyboard and touchpad not exceptional
  • Screen not as stunning as the Surface Book's
  • Battery life not as good as the Surface Book's
  • GPU benchmarks not as impressive as some competitors
  • Expensive price tag

Performance

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a powerful device that can handle most tasks with ease1. However, it falls short in GPU benchmarks compared to some competitors, such as the Asus ROG Zephyrus M161. The device's keyboard and touchpad are not exceptional, and its screen is not as stunning as the Surface Book's1. Battery life is also not as good as the Surface Book's, which was some of the best in its category1.

Design

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a sleek and modern device that solves many of the problems of its predecessor, the Surface Book1. It has no giant, gaping gap in the hinge, and it is not hot or particularly loud1. The device can accommodate more powerful GPUs than the Surface Book could dream of, even if those GPUs are not the best that Nvidia has to offer1.

Conclusion

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a powerful and sleek device that solves many of the problems of its predecessor, the Surface Book1. However, it falls short in some areas, such as keyboard and touchpad performance, screen quality, and battery life1. Its GPU benchmarks are also not as impressive as some competitors, and it comes with an expensive price tag1.