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Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Laptop Studio: Is it worth upgrading to the newest?

Compare what the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 brings to the table against the original Surface Laptop Studio.

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Microsoft recently unveiled their Surface Laptop Studio 2, which aims to be the ultimate Surface laptop for creative professionals. But how does it compare to the Surface Laptop Studio, the previous model from 2021? Is it worth upgrading to the newest version, or should you stick with the original? We'll take you through the differences between these two laptops from Microsoft to help you decide which one is the best for your needs and budget.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 full specifications revealed in massive leak

The Studio 2 will be unveiled on September 21.

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Microsoft is expected to announce a slew of new Surface devices at its upcoming event next week, and the star of the show is likely to be the Surface Laptop Studio 2. It has long been rumored to feature a 13th-gen Intel Core i7 processor alongside RTX 40-series GPUs and 64GB of memory, which would be a first in a Surface product. A massive leak has now seemingly confirmed some of these specifications, as well as revealed the display specs and some other details about the upcoming device.

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Surface Laptop Studio 2 could come with higher price, RTX 4060 GPU & 13th Gen Intel CPUs

New rumors indicate the code name for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is "Ersa" and that it'll have beefy components for a higher price

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New rumors are revealing more details about the Surface Laptop Studio 2. According to Windows Central's Zac Bowden, the incoming device is currently codenamed "Ersa," and there is reason to believe Microsoft's most powerful laptop could be getting even more powerful. There even could even be a price hike on the device.

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Microsoft's best and most powerful Surface is an insane $1,100 off for Prime Day

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio remains a great device in its own right, and you can now snag it for a massive discount.

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If you're in the market for a Windows laptop, one of the best options right now is Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio. As we noted in our review, it not only fixes the mistakes Microsoft made with the Surface Book, but also comes in a laptop form factor that make it a more practical device. It's already a great Windows laptop for most use cases, and the latest Prime Day discount now makes this a more lucrative deal than ever.

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Best Surface Laptop Studio accessories in 2023

The Surface Laptop Studio is a great laptop for creators, but it can be even better with some accessories. Here are our recommendations.

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The Surface Laptop Studio is one of the most powerful devices in Microsoft's Surface lineup, combining 35W Intel processors with optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics. It's a laptop designed first and foremost for creative professionals, and that performance, along with the unique form factor, make it a fantastic machine for that audience. However, no laptop is perfect, and there's always something you may want to improve for one reason or another. Accessories can dramatically improve your experience in more ways than one, whether they give you a second screen, a more comfortable mouse, or simply keep your Surface Laptop Studio safe while traveling.

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 could launch this spring with big performance gains

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch the Surface Laptop Studio 2 in a few months, with faster 13th-gen Intel processors and Nvidia GPUs.

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It's been well over a year since Microsoft launched the original Surface Laptop Studio, and it's certainly due for a refresh. It looks like we won't have to wait much longer for it, as the laptop is reportedly launching this spring, and it's looking like it will be a big upgrade in performance.

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Surface Laptop Studio vs HP Spectre x360 16

We look at the Surface Laptop Studio and HP Spectre x360 16, two powerful laptops with a lot of things in common

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The Surface Laptop Studio was announced as a spiritual successor to the Surface Book, and it was revealed with a new and rather rare pull forward design that puts it into the running for best Surface PC. It's still a convertible, but it sort of blends the Surface Studio desktop with the powerful Surface Book to results in a PC that's ideal for creators and designers.

Surface Laptop Studio vs ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 vs Surface Laptop Studio: Which should you buy?

Both are great for heavy tasks, but one has inking support, and the other is a lot more powerful.

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When it comes to the best laptops to buy in 2022, you might have heard about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme or the Surface Laptop Studio. Both of these devices are quite different when considering the internals and the design. However, they still pack powerful components inside for tasks like content creation, as well as gaming. They're also both in the same price range (when one of them is on sale, anyway) and are premium options from their respective manufacturers. The ThinkPad X1 Extreme is one of the best Lenovo laptops, and the Surface Laptop Studio is a great Surface PC.

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Surface Laptop 5 vs Surface Laptop Studio: Which one is right for you?

The Surface Laptop 5 is Microsoft's latest laptop, but the Surface Laptop Studio still has some advantages. So which one should you get?

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Microsoft recently introduced the Surface Laptop 5 during its latest hardware event, and while many may have hoped to see a Surface Laptop Studio 2, that wasn't the case. The Surface Laptop 5 still has newer hardware on the inside compared to the Surface Laptop Studio, but there are still reasons to prefer the latter, like its convertible form factor that allows it to shift from a laptop to a tablet.

When it comes to Windows 2-in-1 convertible laptops, you usually see that Windows devices come with detachable keyboards or a 360-degree hinge. This helps you use them in various modes. Some of the best HP laptops and best Surface devices are like this, including the HP Spectre 360 and Surface Pro 8. But HP and Microsoft recently changed up how we think of the 2-in-1 form factor.

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio gets dynamic refresh rate

Microsoft is releasing a firmware update for the Surface Laptop Studio that enables dynamic refresh rate, but there's no update for the Pro 8.

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Microsoft is offering a firmware update to Surface Laptop Studio PCs, enabling dynamic refresh rate, among other things. The update was first offered to Windows Insiders for testing on April 28, but now, everyone can get their hands on it.

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MacBook Pro vs Surface Laptop Studio: What's the best creator laptop?

The new MacBook Pro and Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio are two fantastic laptops for creators, but which one is best for you?

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Both Apple and Microsoft recently made waves with brand-new laptops aimed at creative professionals. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio is a new form factor for Microsoft and it's the company's most powerful Surface ever. At the same time, the new MacBook Pro is also Apple's most powerful laptop ever, thanks to the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. So, if you're a content creators, should you choose the Surface Laptop Studio or the MacBook Pro? That's what we're here to help you figure out.

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Surface Laptop Studio review: The ultimate creator laptop from Microsoft

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio fixes the mistakes of the Surface Book for a more powerful, and still more practical product.

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The Surface Laptop Studio is the newest entry to Microsoft's Surface lineup. Well, technically it takes the place of the Surface Book as Microsoft consolidates its laptop branding. But while this is called the Surface Book 4 in some other dimension, it's absolutely a new product, coming in an all-new form factor. It fixes the mistakes of Surface Book too.

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Surface Laptop Studio vs Surface Book 3: A huge leap forward

In this article we compare the Surface Laptop Studio vs Surface Book 3, looking at battery, performance, design, and more.

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We originally thought the Surface Laptop Studio would be called the Surface Book 4. Thankfully, it's a lot more than that. It's the refresh we've wanted to see for quite awhile, including an all-new sleeker design. But if you're looking for a bargain, there's certain to be some sales on the slightly older Surface Book 3 in the near future. The Surface Book 3 is also a very capable laptop in 2020, so it's worth considering if you don't need the absolute top of the line machine.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Apple MacBook Pro M1: The ultimate Pro battle

Microsoft and Apple offer high-end devices, and the battle is getting intenser. This is the Surface Laptop Studio vs the MacBook Pro M1, head-to-head.

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Today, a lot of us have started working remotely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even after the pandemic eventually ends, many companies will stick to remote work. As a result, we're depending more on our computers. Microsoft and Apple both offer high-end devices, and the competition is only getting intenser. This is the Surface Laptop Studio vs the MacBook Pro M1, two portable yet exceptionally powerful devices, head-to-head.

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Surface Laptop Studio vs Dell XPS 15: Which premium PC is best?

In this comparison we look at the Surface Laptop Studio vs Dell XPS 15, a battle of two truly impressive PC laptop contenders.

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The Surface Laptop Studio is replacing the Surface Book product line. It's honestly the refresh we've wanted to see for quite awhile, including an all-new sleeker design. But there are a number of excellent options to consider when picking a high-end Windows laptop. Microsoft has a lot of nice productivity features specific to the surface line, but the Dell XPS 15 brings a lot of custom configurations to suit almost any need. The Surface Laptop Studio has a few less SKUs, but plenty of other features for creatives, students, and everyone in between.

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This Week in Tech: New Surface products, Galaxy S22 & Pixel 6 Pro leaks, Google app updates, and more

A lot happened in the tech world this past week. Check out this post for a brief overview of all the noteworthy developments.

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The consumer tech landscape was rife with new launches, leaks, and updates this past week. Microsoft unveiled a host of new Surface products, and we got to learn a few more details about the upcoming Pixel 6 Pro. A few Galaxy S22 leaks also surfaced online months ahead of its launch, and Google released several new features for its apps. If you missed any of our coverage, here's a brief recap of all the significant developments in the tech world this week.

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The Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's most powerful laptop ever

Microsoft today announced the Surface Laptop Studio, its most powerful laptop ever featuring H-series Intel processors and RTX graphics.

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Today, at its long-awaited Surface event, Microsoft took the wraps off its first new form factor in years: The Surface Laptop Studio. As the name suggests, the Surface Laptop Studio is a blend of the Surface Laptop family with the Surface Studio, Microsoft's all-in-one desktop. It combines the powerful specs and some design elements of the Surface Studio with the portability of a laptop, making the Laptop Studio the most powerful Surface laptop yet.