Testseek.co.uk have collected 203 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Book G2 15.6-inch - Intel Gen 8 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Book G2 15.6-inch - Intel Gen 8.
November 2017
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203 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2528 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great muscle-wire release system to separate laptop and screen into two parts for versatile use
Oodles on power on tap
Solid design
Beautiful design
Clipboard works a treat
Excellent keyboard and trackpad
Gorgeous 3
2 PixelSense display
Chart-topping battery life
Fanless base specification
Good range of accessories
The new Surface Book 2 adds a long list of worthy upgrades
From new CPUs and gamer-ready graphics cards to a bigger 15-inch version. Battery life and performance are both excellent
Incredibly versatile and powerful
Good battery life considering the power
Compact and portable
Excellent performance
Superb screen
Great keyboard
The fastest laptop hybrid yet
Impeccable colour-accurate screen
Long-lasting battery life
Current
Powerful parts
Very thin and light
Gorgeous
Responsive display
Stylish design
Detailed screen
High portability
Long battery life
Massively powerful for a 2-in-1
Battery life is excellent
Lightweight despite size and spec
Screen is superb
Can play modern AAA games at high settings
Power and performance
Versatility
The best Windows 10 tablet
Powerful
Stunning and responsive display
Beautifully designed hardware
Decent battery life
Great keyboard and touchpad
Versatile
And light when used as a tablet
Sharp
High-contrast
Pixel-dense touchscreen
Excellent performance in all areas
Unparalleled battery life
Excellent keyboard
Great trackpad
Brilliant screen
Great stylus
9hour battery
Fancy hinge
Great 2in1 compromise
USB A
Fullsized SD and USBC
Windows Hello
Surface Dial support
8th generation Core i7 chips
Discrete GPU
Sturdy build quality
Stylish minimalist design
Amazing display
Beefy performance
A true desktop replacement
The lengthening hinge keeps the laptop balanced when the screen is positioned at any angle
Sharp and clear display
Excellent build quility with a premium finish
Simple log in with Windows Hello
Detachable screen means it can be turned into a tablet
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It has the same lengthening hinge as the original Surface Book this means it can remain lightweight and doesn't require extra weight in the base to stop it tipping over
As it's already balanced
The screen can be removed from the keyboard so it can be us
The editors didn't like
It's rather heavy
Big price tag
Combined battery life is less than quoted
A little top-heavy and upright
Screen lacks ultra-wide colour gamut
Doesn't support Thunderbolt 3
Surface Pen not included
The two-in-one design still feels awkward at times
And for some users
The detachable screen may be superfluous. The most interesting new components are only available in very expensive configurations
Pricey
Base model isn't worth considering
Expensive
Surprisingly bulky
Poor battery life
Very expensive
SSd performance isn't the best
Awfully expensive
No Thunderbolt 3
High price
Battery charging can be slow
Surface Pen is not included
Drab grey finish
Speakers are so-so
Heavier than many ultraportables
Only one USB C port
Doesn't really work well as a standalone tablet
Windows 10 is still disjointed and awkward
Display's color accuracy could be better
GTX 1060 held back by custom driver
Extremely expensive
Windows still has tablet app gap
Relatively heavy
Still a bit of play in the hinge
Not very portable
Heavy
Super expensive
Rating
Very heavy to carry around at nearly 2kg
And the hinge unfortunately makes it thicker than other laptops on the market
It's very expensive
Lacks a HDMI connection for connecting it to a television
Display suffers from fingerprint marks and some glare in bright light
No longer comes with the Surface Pen stylus as standard you may need to purchase this as an optional extra
Published: 2018-02-18, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
Abstract: Now in a 15-inch form factor - Live Review. After a few months' delay, the larger version of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is finally available in Germany. We have got our review device precisely at the sales launch and now we put it to the test. We are es...
The Surface Book 2 is still one of the most unique device designs out there. The detachable display docks to a solid keyboard base, which offers a powerful GPU and plenty of battery. The extra capabilities add to a laptop that can be used in a lot of scen...
Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: AaAaAaAaAaWhen it comes to high-powered laptops, Apple's (AAPL) MacBook Pro is among the best. It's become the go-to device for professionals ranging from video editors to graphic designers on the go.And that doesn't sit well with Microsoft (MSFT). So to...
Published: 2017-11-17, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
high-quality case, very good screen without PWM, high performance, despite passive cooling, very long battery runtime, comfortable input devices, decent camera, often silent
very loud GPU fan (depending on the power setting), power adapter not always sufficient, no Thunderbolt 3, Surface Pen not included anymore, considerable throttling (especially CPU) on battery, display bounces during touch inputs, no LTE connectivity, ba
Hinge is stronger than before, Better CPU and graphics, 15-inch screen can fully compete with the MacBook Pro, Works well as a tablet
Expensive if you need more storage, Doesn't come with Surface Pen
The Surface Book 2 is exactly what we've wanted from a high-end Microsoft laptop. It's powerful, sturdy and its unique hinge doesn't come with any compromises. While there are cheaper Windows laptops out there with similar specs, the Surface Book 2 stands...
Published: 2017-11-16, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
The form factor is still exciting, It's hard to believe that the tablet is as thin and light as it is, Great performance, great battery life, Microsoft continues to nail the basics: keyboard, touchpad, screen are all very pleasant
A system this powerful should be able to drive external 4K screens without issue, The underpowered charger is a very peculiar decision and will catch people out, The array of ports and connectors is limiting...
Published: 2017-11-16, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The new Surface Book 2 adds a long list of worthy upgrades, from new CPUs and gamer-ready graphics cards to a bigger 15-inch version. Battery life and performance are both excellent
The two-in-one design still feels awkward at times, and for some users, the detachable screen may be superfluous. The most interesting new components are only available in very expensive configurations
The Surface Book 2 is a satisfying sequel, but like many sequels, it may be trying to broadly serve too many audiences...
