

The two are identical by eye, but there are some tweaks within that make the newer model all the more desirable.įirst up, the so-called "fulcrum hinge" - the distinct and slightly curved hinge between screen and keyboard - holds the screen in a little stiffer than before. Look twice and you won't be able to tell the difference between the first- and second-generation Surface Book. 'Fulcrum hinge' stiffer than in original model.Updated Nvidia discrete graphics (optional GTX 1050).Intel Kaby Lake 8th Gen processors to quad-core Core i7.Fanless design (Intel Core i5 in 13.5-inch model only) and improved heat conductivity.Which is the best Microsoft Surface device for you?.The best Windows 10 laptops: Our pick of the top Windows 10 notebooks to buy today.

So just how well does the sequel hold up? It's the former, smaller form-factor device that we have on review here. The follow-up Surface Book 2 is a nip and tuck rework of that original device, designed to deliver the best portable desktop-like experience, in either 13.5- or 15-inch models.
