Surface Book Series
Ultimate performance with a detachable display. The flagship model for creators.
Total Models
5Generations
Latest Model
2020
Time Since Release
77 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
77 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 5 generations by spec.
| Specs |  Book 3 (13.5-inch) |  Book 3 (15-inch) |  Book 2 (13.5-inch) |  Book 2 (15-inch) |  Book (1st Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release | May 2020 | May 2020 | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | Oct 2015 |
| Processor (CPU) | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 | 7th Gen / 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 7th Gen / 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 4,500 | 4,800 | 3,500 | 3,800 | 2,200 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Iris Plus / GTX 1650 Max-Q | GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q / Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 + Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 + Intel® UHD 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M + Intel® HD 520 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 15.5 | 17.5 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Weight | 1534 | 1905 | 1534 | 1905 | 1516 |
| Display Size | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 | 15" 15" 3240x2160 | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 | 15" 15" 3240x2160 | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 |
| Footprint | 312 × 232 mm | 343 × 251 mm | 312 × 232 mm | 343 × 251 mm | 312 × 232 mm |
| Highlights | Ultimate performance with a detachable display. The flagship model for creators. | Ultimate performance with a detachable display. The flagship model for creators. | Upgraded with 8th Gen quad-core processors, a USB-C port, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics for a massive performance leap in the 13.5-inch form factor. | Brought desktop-class performance to a mobile form factor with 8th Gen quad-core processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, and a large 15-inch display. | The first detachable performance 2-in-1 notebook featuring a Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge and an optional discrete GPU in the base. |
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History of the Surface Book series
Surface Book 3
Stronger GPU options brought the detachable high-performance concept to full maturity.
Surface Book 2
A 15-inch option and higher performance pushed the lineup further into creative workloads.
Surface Book
Debuted as an iconic premium 2-in-1 that combined a detachable display with a powerful laptop base.