Let’s take a look at the Surface Studio 2's media-focussed benchmarks. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 review: Performance ![]() With the help of faster 2,666MHz DDR4 memory (it was 2,133MHz) and a 1TB SSD – the first generation of Surface Studio included a hybrid disk with 128GB of SSD storage and a 1TB or 2TB hard disk – the Studio 2 proved significantly faster. It’s the respectable 7820HQ, though, with the HQ standing for “high performance” integrated graphics and “quad-core”. Microsoft has naturally upgraded the internals, although it’s surprising to see a seventh-generation Core processor in place rather than an eighth-generation chip. Image 6 of 9 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 review: Specifications Note there’s already a Gigabit Ethernet port, along with a 3.5mm audio jack and full-size SDXC card slot. This can output to two 4K screens at 30Hz or a single 4K screen at 60Hz, or you might prefer to attach a fast external SSD or a docking station. The four USB-A 3 ports remain, but the mini-DisplayPort has been replaced by a versatile USB Type-C 3.1 connector. The rear is also the first sign of change from the original Surface Studio. ![]() Notably, though, the only cable that you’re obliged to insert is the power cord, with both the keyboard and mouse working over Bluetooth.īuy now from Microsoft Microsoft Surface Studio 2 review: Connectivity It looks stylish in a minimalist, Bauhaus kind of way, but is a pain when you need to reach round and insert a USB stick or cable. Think of it as an artist’s easel or architect’s drawing board, able to shift position to meet your needs.Īll the computing power is built into the squat silver box that acts as the base, which Microsoft has kept unblemished with views of stickers or indeed ports – instead it follows Apple’s lead and stuffs these all into the rear panel. ![]() It’s essentially a 25in Surface tablet mounted on a clever arm that allows it to move between a 90-degree vertical and an almost flat 20 degrees. Microsoft Surface Studio review: Extraordinarily expensive but an intriguing iMac alternative
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