Microsoft Surface Book Specs – Full Technical Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book is the first laptop created by Microsoft, released on October 26, 2015. The Surface Book is an Ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete NVIDIA graphics processor.
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| Availability | Surface Book |
| Released | 2015 |
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| Pricing | Starting at 1,499$ |
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NEW Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 15" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft
$1,099.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$387.10 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$443.34 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$797.84 |
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New Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft
$780.00 $849.99 8% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Book 3, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Platinum (SMG-00001) By Microsoft
$1,049.00 $1,103.50 5% OFF |
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| Display | Surface Book |
| Size | 13.5 Inches |
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| Exterior | Surface Book |
| Dimensions | 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.51”-0.90” (312 mm x 232 mm x 13 mm-23 mm) |
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| Colors | Platinum |
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| Internal Specs | Surface Book |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Discrete Graphics |
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| Memory | 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 128GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB
NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Connectivity | Surface Book |
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| Battery | Surface Book |
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| Software | Surface Book |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro |
| Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
| Camera & Audio | Surface Book |
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| Misc | Surface Book |
| Inking | Supports Surface Pen
1024 levels of pressure
Magnetic storage
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| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
| More | Supports Surface Dial
Supports off-screen interaction only. |
Surface Book Price
Here is the latest price update for Surface Book.
Surface Book Price | ||
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NEW Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 15" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft
$1,099.00 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$387.10 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$443.34 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft
$797.84 |
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New Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum By Microsoft
$780.00 $849.99 8% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Book 3, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Platinum (SMG-00001) By Microsoft
$1,049.00 $1,103.50 5% OFF |
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Surface Book Update History
2021
2020
2019
91.2706.768.0 resolves potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 190013.View
2018
- 10.25.0.10 resolves battery consumption issue associated with Windows 10 October update (version 1809).View
2017
- 1.1.333.0 enables Power Slider feature that improves both battery life and the adaptive brightness feature.View
- Improve battery life during sleep, system stability and performance, and improve the stability and power utilization of the USB hub in the device base.View
2016
- Improve pen performance in some applications, improve clipboard and keyboard interoperability, and add support for upcoming product releases.View
- Improve the device's battery life, stability, and performance when you change between power states and make sure the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.View
- Improve touch stability and screen brightness when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation, improve pen pairing with the device and optimize log file storage space managementView
- Improve the stability of the keyboard, address issues with touch, pen ink, and eraser button, and improve graphics performance and audio stability.View
- Improve system stability when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation and optimizes battery use in connected standby and more.View
- Improve battery utilization in connected standby, touch stability, and system stability resuming from sleep or hibernation.View
Processor Specifications
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel Core i7-6600U |
| Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| TDP | 15 watt | |
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB | |
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB | |
| Level 3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Max Memory Size | 32 GB | |
Graphics Specifications
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphic 520 | Intel HD Graphic 520 |
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| Graphics Frequency | 300 – 1000 MHz | |
| Graphics Max Memory | 32 GB | |
| Graphics 4K Support | Yes, at 60Hz | |
| Graphics DirectX | 12 | |
| Graphics OpenGL | 4.4 | |
| # Display Supported | 3 | |
Discrete NVIDIA Graphics Specifications
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| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GPU Also known as NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) |
| Graphics Frequency | 954 – 993 MHz |
| Graphics Memory | 1024 MB GDDR5 memory |
| CUDA Cores | 384 |
| Graphics DirectX | 12 |
| Graphics Features | GPU Boost 2.0, Optimus, PhysX, CUDA, GeForce Experience |
Recommended Resources
Basic Tips & Tricks
- How to take a screenshot on Surface Book
- How to access the Surface Book’s battery report
- How to download Surface Book recovery image
- Surface Book battery capacity in mAh & Wh
- How to check your Surface Book battery’s manufacturer
Advanced Tips & Tricks
- How to unlock power plans on Surface Book
- Ultimate tips to max out your Surface Book battery life
- How to set custom screen resolutions on Surface Book
Surface Book Accessories
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- Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
- Active Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter
- Active Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable
Surface Book Quick Links
Downloads
Surface Quick Links
Microsoft Surface Book Launch Event Keynote
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