Surface Book 2 15' - Still The Best 2 in 1 Laptop!

Infinity Labs review of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" - the best 2 in 1 laptop because of its solid detachable hinge.

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[InfinityLabsTech]

2.5 years without a refresh oof. Hope they drop the price to make it more accessible

[Siberian_Nyt]

The fact that this laptop was released a couple of years ago yet it still remains one of the best machines you can get today is testament to the work Microsoft put into it.

[mrzazzaable]

The main reason why this is the best 2 in 1 and infact 15" is the gpu and cpu are seperated and cooling is awesome

[joewhybrow]

Don't have the funds for a surface book 3, but I have seen a deal on the surface book 2 i5 and was wondering if it is worth picking up in 2020? I am a student and don't require any crazy software but looking for a good note-taking system that looks good and has cool features. what do you guys think?

[Montpbm]

All they need to do is slightly modify it, tighten it but I agree that's all it need. I think this hinge is by far the best iteration of a hinge on any 2-in-1.

[boshooda]

Matching Keycaps was one of the main reasons I decided against the Surface Book. They look much better on the Silver Surface Laptop now.

[lifeofseeb]

I own this surface book 2 but here is what I think:

Built quality is the best out there in windows laptops that was one of the reasons I went for this machine.
but having said so the first problem that came out of the box was whenever I put it on charge the processor immediately locked at 0.4 Ghz
It happened till the last update in 2020 but last month I was able to figure out a fix using throttle stop but having said that when i am investing so
much it really hurts to experience such issues.
Also, this is for everyone who is thinking of using in tablet mode because I was also the one who thought I would be taking it everywhere with me and using it as a tablet.
I own the 15inch model so whenever I try to use it as tablet first thing that is the most annoying is the windows on screen keyboard, its doesn't seem to sense all the taps first and
second you cant use an on screen keyboard on a 15 inch screen (not even in portrait mode ) trust me on this.
WINDOWS IN TOUCH MODE IS A NIGHT MARE. I also own a pen but you cant make use of it because whenever you tap a search bar using a stylus it pops open a writing recognition window.

Third thing is the heating. Due to its metal body it heats up pretty easily and trust me you cant really hold this in tablet mode or touch on the screen because it gets too damn hot.
I have never used mac but I think apple does know all the hassle that comes with the touch. You cant just add touch to a User interface that is not optimized for touch.
Also, just forget about connecting it with external monitor because its another shit hole.

Having invested in this machine just makes me question everyday why I made this investment.
I watched all the youtube reviews but no review talks about these details.
All the reviews are so shallow and just talk about the general things over and over again. I mean once you use it daily then different annoying things pop and you get really frustrated.

Whoever is thinking of buying this machine my advice to you is that please don't. You will regret it.

Btw I shifted from my chepo HP Probook G5 AND I STILL THINK IT WAS BETTER THAN THIS because it got the job done.

I am a graphic Designer and Photographer by profession.

[marufbepary]

If Microsoft makes another SurfaceBook, I would like to see the bezels thinner, a larger touchpad (since they have a lot of space), black keys, USB C ports on the tablet portion and maybe a finger reader but I think it's unlikely.

[aquapillareilleahpar]

Who else going MAD waiting for the surface book 3

[jenilpokar]

hey, I love your honest review but can you please do a comparison between Acer concept D3 ezel and surface book 3,
I am really looking forward to it.
thankyou

[HioImMario]

Hi! 2024 here, this laptop is still amazing at 7 years old

[booknapat]

If I recived an exclusive 50% discount for Surface Book 2 13.5" standard model (New + 1 yr warranty) from Authorized dealer, Should I go for it ?

PS. Now, I'm using Surface Pro 4 standard model

[WinstonH]

do you know of any good alternatives that are reliable?

[iZacq]

Whats the SSD Speeds of this Laptop ?
Is it 1000 or 2000 MB/s

[a.p.]

I really need the Book 3 for online school asap and I hope I don't have to wait too long anymore

[lalakuma]

I just ordered one from eBay. I had waited for 3 years until the price dropped enough.

[ninisdesk]

I'm just here with my Sony Vaio laptop I got in 6th grade and just ordered a surface book 2 for when school starts up again.

[DigitalSamTV]

ive had one of these for over a year... it workes fine. however the build quality is terrible. they covered the whole thing in some kind of thick grey laquer / paint (why they didnt just use the raw aluminum like apple does i dont kmow)... but as u use the machine or move it around. this laquer / paint chips off super easily... especially all along the edges but also in the middle aswell if its bumped at all. it ends looking very rough very fast. doesnt affect performance... but a very strange and dumb deceision by whoever came up with this idea.

also the lid closing after a while doesnt line up and doesnt shut fully on 1 side (3mm gap left on right side)

also for this price... these issues should not be there.

[redladybug]

I’m looking for a new laptop and would like a 2 in 1 The surface range looks so good but it’s hard to choose which one

[oOWaschBaerOo]

idk man, friend of mine had 3 of those already .. all showed the same issues, the screen getting yellow spots cause of the heat of the components behind it ..