Surface Studio Series
The ultimate creative environment. A vast 28-inch PixelSense display lets you shape ideas intuitively.
Total Models
3Generations
Latest Model
2022
Time Since Release
49 months elapsed
Current Model
There are no active models currently in production for this series.
All generations in this family have been discontinued. Consider looking at newer families or refurbished options.
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Likely Discontinued
49 months have passed since release. This product line is likely discontinued, making the second-hand market the primary option.
Generation Comparison
Look back at evolution across 3 generations by spec.
| Specs |  Studio 2+ | Studio 2 | Studio (1st Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Oct 2022 | Oct 2018 | Dec 2016 |
| Processor (CPU) | 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11370H | 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7820HQ | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 6,500 | 3,800 | 2,800 |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / 1070 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M / 980M |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weight | 9560 | 9560 | 9560 |
| Display Size | 28" 28" 4500x3000 | 28" 28" 4500x3000 | 28" 28" 4500x3000 |
| Footprint | 620 × 450 mm | 620 × 450 mm | 620 × 450 mm |
| Highlights | An architectural refresh featuring an 11th Gen Core i7, RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, and the long-awaited inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 ports. | Overcame its predecessor's weaknesses with a 50% brighter display, all-SSD storage, NVIDIA Pascal GTX 1060/1070 GPUs, and a USB-C port. | A groundbreaking 28-inch all-in-one desktop workstation featuring a Zero Gravity Hinge that lets you effortlessly transition to a digital canvas. |
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History of the Surface Studio series
A refreshed model that extended the life of the desktop creative Surface with RTX 3060 graphics and more modern connectivity.
Surface Studio 2
Improved GPU performance and refined the large canvas-PC concept built around the Zero Gravity hinge.
Surface Studio
The first model that redefined drawing on a desktop with a 28-inch PixelSense display and pen input front and center.