Surface Studio 2
CPU Benchmark
3,800
Battery Life
0h
Weight
9560g
Customization
1/10
Surface Studio 2 Features
"Overcame its predecessor's weaknesses with a 50% brighter display, all-SSD storage, NVIDIA Pascal GTX 1060/1070 GPUs, and a USB-C port."
Standout strengths
- 50% brighter and more stunning display
- Massively improved load times with all-SSD storage
- Strong graphics performance with GTX 1060/1070
Trade-offs
- Relies on an older 7th Gen mobile CPU
- Extremely high price tag
Surface Studio 2 Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Studio (1st Gen))
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Surface Studio 2
Previous Gen
Surface Studio (1st Gen)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 36%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 0 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Studio 2
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| Spec Item | Studio 2 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:1,150Multi:3,800 | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:2,750Multi:12,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,600Multi:11,500 | Single:2,650Multi:12,200 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:3,300Multi:22,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 35,000 | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 0h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 9560g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Studio 2 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Studio 2 Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7820HQCPU Benchmark: Single:1,150Multi:3,800 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / 1070 (GPU Benchmark: 35,000) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 1TB / 2TB |
| Display Size | 28" |
| Resolution | 4500 × 3000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Weight | 9560g |
| Dimensions | 620 × 450 × 12.5 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
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Support Information
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OS / Driver & Firmware Support
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- Driver & Firmware
- Support Ended
Official End Date
Oct 2, 2024
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Support Ended / Unsupported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 unsupported (7th-gen CPU) / Support ended
* End dates follow official Microsoft Surface lifecycle definitions. Even after driver support ends, standard Windows security updates may continue if the underlying Windows edition remains supported.
System SKU
The System SKU reported by Windows System Information (msinfo32) and the model number printed on the device. Use them to identify your exact model.
- System SKU
- Surface_Studio_2_1707
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 1707
Find the System SKU in System Information (msinfo32), or run `wmic csproduct get sku` in Command Prompt. The model number is engraved on the device (e.g. behind the kickstand).
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.