Now featuring an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop graphics, the Microsoft 28" Surface Studio 2+ for Business provides the performance you need to run creative and productivity apps with ease. The Zero Gravity Hinge allows you to find the ideal angle to take advantage of its 28" PixelSense touchscreen. Use the included Surface Pen to mark, draw, and create on the digital canvas. The included Surface Keyboard and Mouse also allow you to navigate Windows 11 Pro on the Surface Studio 2+ with ease.
Now featuring an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop graphics, the Microsoft 28" Surface Studio 2+ for Business provides the performance you need to run creative and productivity apps with ease. The Zero Gravity Hinge allows you to find the ideal angle to take advantage of its 28" PixelSense touchscreen. Use the included Surface Pen to mark, draw, and create on the digital canvas. The included Surface Keyboard and Mouse also allow you to navigate Windows 11 Pro on the Surface Studio 2+ with ease.
28" PixelSense Touchscreen
The large 28" PixelSense display features a 4500 x 3000 resolution and the signature 3:2 aspect ratio that provides 13% more screen real estate. The display supports a wider spectrum of deeper, more accurate colors and better gradient. There's also Dolby Vision support along with multi-touch gesture support. With the Zero Gravity Hinge, you can find the ideal angle to work on.
Performance
The system houses an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11370H processor. Its quad cores can be boosted up to 4.8 GHz. The processor is paired with 32GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD, providing the performance needed for running productivity apps and fast boot times. Visuals are handled by the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop graphics card with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
Ports and Connectivity
The Surface Studio 2+ features a plethora of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 LAN, 3.5 mm audio, and more. For wireless access to the internet, the Surface Studio 2+ supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Connect peripherals and accessories wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.1. Log in with Windows Hello, thanks to its front-facing face authentication camera. The webcam can also be used for Microsoft Teams video calls with the help of the dual far-field Studio Mics.
Windows 11
Microsoft simplified the design and user experience with Windows 11. It has a modern, clean design with a new Start Menu position. Snap Layouts, Groups, and Desktops allow you to multitask with ease. Microsoft has also integrated some of their apps, such as Microsoft Teams. The redesigned Microsoft Store makes it easier to look for supported apps. Stay connected with friends, family, co-workers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar.
If I remember correctly, I purchased this at the end of 2020 and it's worked great ever since. I rated it four stars because by the end of 2024, the processor no longer new technology. Having acknowledged that, it still works very well for me.
I believe this machine is designed for engineers, architects, graphic designers and artists for whom the large touch screen is the selling feature of this computer. On the face of it, it might look expensive. But see where else you can find a computer designed for use with a 28-inch touch screen and I believe you'll find this is actually a good value for the price.
It's not the most flexible computer I've ever used. You can't add a second monitor to it, for example. But I use it for editing photographs and find that it works very well for that.
I'm guessing it never quite caught on with its intended audience or there would have been a Surface Studio 3, and probably 4 by now. I think the concept was interesting. I hope Microsoft, or another company, gives this design another another chance sometime in the future, and that the market is more receptive to it.
As I said, the Surface Studio 2 doesn't have the most cutting-edge technology as we approach 2025, but it's still a very serviceable computer for me. If you're a photographer, an artist, an engineer or designer who can benefit from a large, dedicated touch screen, I believe this device can still serve you well.