Overview
Ultimate versatility
Surface Book weighs as little as 3.34 pounds and its 13.5-inch PixelSense display has incredible resolution (3000 x 2000). It's calibrated for true-to-life colour, with high contrast and low glare. Detach the screen to use like a clipboard or rotate and reattach the screen to use the Optional NVIDIA GeForce GPU. When you need to connect to other devices and accessories, Surface Book has advanced wireless options and all the ports you need.
Exceptional performance
Surface Book combines the 6th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and up to 16GB of memory with optional discrete graphics for an unparalleled laptop experience. It's built to handle all of the creative tasks you throw at it. Design, sketch and build without limits. Shoot video and edit in Premiere Pro with amazing fluidity and smoothness. Surface Book handles the most demanding creative tasks without sacrificing battery life. With up to 12 hours of battery life1, it's the ultimate laptop to power your ideas.
Runs Windows & Office perfectly
Whether you're using touch, a Surface Pen, mouse or keyboard, Surface Book runs Windows 10 Pro flawlessly. Create, edit, and share documents in Microsoft Office. Also, Surface Book runs all of the professional-grade software you need, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Citrix, AutoCAD or Visual Studio.
Microsoft advanced technology
Writing with Surface Pen feels as fluid and precise as a ballpoint pen on paper. With one click of Surface Pen, a blank OneNote page appears for quick notes—even if your Surface is asleep. Click and hold the top of Surface Pen to activate Cortana2, your truly personal digital assistant. She offers time-, people- and location-based reminders, or even helps you make dinner bookings. Surface Book is built with the very latest facial recognition camera to make your life easier. With Windows Hello, Surface Book knows you’re you, and will sign you in with no password required.
Business ready
Surface Book can handle any task, while seamlessly pairing with your existing IT infrastructure. Built with a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip for security, your device is protected by enterprise level encryption. You can also use BitLocker, new Enterprise Data Protection, Trusted Boot and Windows Defender for malware protection and data privacy. IT can set up Surface like other PCs, by joining it to a domain and managing it using tools already in place like Active Directory, SCCM and Air Watch.
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Commercial Surface Book
The most powerful Surface laptop to handle any task.
- Shoot video and edit in Premiere Pro with amazing fluidity and smoothness
- With a discreet GPU, run professional-grade software—Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, or Visual Studio—without compromise
13.5" 1516g
PixelSense display
Resolution: 3000 x 2000
Windows 10 Pro
Up to 12 hours1
- Two full-size USB 3.0
- Ultra-high-speed Full-size SD card reader
- Headset jack
- Mini DisplayPort
- Surface Connect
Commercial Surface Pro 4
The perfect balance of size and power for working on the go.
- Run desktop software just like a laptop
- Stream music and films
- Write and draw directly on your screen
- Organise and enhance photos
- Make music with professional-grade apps
- 3D modelling with Auto Cad (i7 models only)
12.3" 766g
PixelSense display
Resolution: 2736 x 1824
Windows 10 Pro
Up to 9 hours4
- Full-size USB 3.0
- microSD card reader
- Mini DisplayPort
- Headset jack
- Cover port
- Surface Connect
Tech specs
Software
Windows 10 Pro
Exterior
Casing: Magnesium • Colour: Silver • Physical buttons: Volume, Power
Dimensions
Laptop: 9.14 x 12.30 x 0.51- 0.90 in (232.1 x 312.3 x 13 -22.8 mm)
Clipboard: 8.67 x 12.30 x 0.30 in (220.2 x 312.3 x 7.7 mm)
Weight
1516 grammes (non-GPU) • 1578 grammes (GPU)
Storage3
Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
Display
Screen: 13.5” PixelSense display • Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) • Aspect ratio: 3:2 • Touch: 10 point multi-touch
Battery Life
Up to 12 hours of video playback1
Processor
6th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7
Graphics
i5: Intel HD graphics (non-GPU) • i5/i7: NVIDIA GeForce graphics (GPU)
Security
TPM chip for enterprise security
Memory
8GB or 16GB RAM
Wireless
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Ports
Two full-size USB 3.0
Ultra-high-speed Full-size SD card reader
Surface Connect
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
Cameras, video and audio
5.0 megapixel front-facing camera
8.0 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, with 1080p HD video recording
Dual Microphones, front- and rear-facing
Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby audio
Sensors
Ambient light sensor • Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Magnetometer
What's in the box
Surface Book
Surface Pen
Power Supply
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty
FAQ
What operating system does Surface Book run?
A: Surface Book runs full Windows 10 Pro. This means you can run your favourite programs, apps, and browsers.
Can I run multiple programs at the same time?
A: The Surface Book lets you multitask like a pro. Run Windows apps and as many desktop programs as you need simultaneously–they will even snap into place on your screen so you can use them all at once.
What is Surface Book made of?
A: The casing of Surface Book is made out of a magnesium alloy which is lighter and more durable than aluminium.
Does the Surface Pen that works with Surface Book work with other Surface devices?
A: Yes. With Palm Block technology and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, Surface Pen gives you a surprisingly natural way to mark-up documents and take notes in your own handwriting.
Can I use the Surface Pro 3 Power Supply to charge Surface Book?
A: Yes, the Surface Pro 3 Power Supply will charge Surface Book through the Surface Connect port.
