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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio Is Also a Tablet

And boasts some pretty impressive performance

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 22, 2021 03:36PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Microsoft closed out its recent presentation event with the reveal of the Surface Laptop Studio—a new laptop/tablet hybrid. The Surface Laptop Studio looks to be a marked improvement over previous Surface Laptop models, both in performance and functionality. As expected with the newest tech, it boasts bigger and better specs for improved performance, but this model in particular also can be used as a tablet. Microsoft Specs-wise, the Surface Laptop Studio uses a 14.4-inch, 2400 x 1600 PixelSense display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz and Dolby Vision support. There's also a built-in 1080p HD camera with an ambient light sensor, so it can automatically adjust depending on the lighting. It starts with 16GB of RAM and a Quad-core 11th generation Intel i5 processor (up to 32GB of RAM and an Intel i7), too. You also have the option of a removable SSD drive starting at 256GB and going up to 2TB. There are a couple of graphics options, as well, with the Intel i5 version featuring Intel Iris X Graphics and the i7 including a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. Though perhaps most importantly, the Surface Laptop Studio claims up to 19 hours of battery life for the i5 model, and up to 18 hours for the i7. Microsoft So it's a pretty solid laptop, but remember it's also a tablet. At any point you can pull the display forward to switch to a tablet orientation. This makes the Laptop Studio work better as a display in Stage Mode (i.e. propped up), or as a touch-screen tablet in Studio Mode (i.e. laying down). Integration with the Surface Slim Pen 2 also is baked in, with a dedicated spot for magnetic storage right underneath the lip of the keyboard. The pen will charge itself while it's attached, too. You can preorder the Surface Laptop Studio today, starting at $1,599.99 and releasing on October 5. Keep in mind that the Surface Slim Pen 2 is not included, so you'll need to drop an extra $129.99 if you want one. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Microsoft’s New Surface Lineup Promises Snazzy Touchscreens and Powerful Chipsets Surface Slim Pen 2 Not Working? How to Fix the Problem Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 Shows That the Future Is ARM, Not Intel Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review: The Best Yet The Next Microsoft Surface Event: Date, News, Announcements, Rumors, and More What to Look For in a Gaming PC Which Microsoft Surface Is Best for You? Microsoft Surface Trio: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review: A Little Workhorse With a Beautiful Display The 9 Best Laptops of 2022 Surface Pro 8: News, Price, Release Date & Specs Microsoft Surface 3 vs. iPad Air 2 The 8 Best 2-in-1 Laptop Tablets, Tested by Experts The 9 Best Tablets in 2022, Tested by Lifewire The Microsoft Surface 3 vs. Surface Pro 3 iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies