Surface Studio (1st Gen)
CPU Benchmark
2,800
Battery Life
0h
Weight
9560g
Customization
1/10
Surface Studio (1st Gen) Features
"A groundbreaking 28-inch all-in-one desktop workstation featuring a Zero Gravity Hinge that lets you effortlessly transition to a digital canvas."
Standout strengths
- Innovative Zero Gravity Hinge moves with one finger
- Stunning 28-inch high-resolution display
- Intuitive workflow support with Surface Dial
Trade-offs
- Shipped with slightly outdated CPU/GPU hardware
- Hybrid hard drive limits storage speed
Surface Studio (1st Gen) Performance Position
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Studio, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Studio (1st Gen)
Successor
Surface Studio 2
Rank in Surface Studio Series (3 Models)
Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Studio (1st Gen)
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Studio (1st Gen) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:900Multi:2,800 | 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 | 12,000 | 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
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Studio (1st Gen) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 (1st Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7CPU Benchmark: Single:900Multi:2,800 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M / 980M (GPU Benchmark: 12,000) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 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 | Dec 15, 2016 |
Customization Level
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Memory (RAM)
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Storage
SSD capacity and upgradability
GPU
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Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
OS / Driver & Firmware Support
Official Microsoft driver and firmware lifecycle end date alongside current supported OS (Windows 11 etc.) status.
- Driver & Firmware
- Support Ended
Official End Date
Nov 13, 2021
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Support Ended / Unsupported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 unsupported / 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
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.