Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Is Over $500 Off
Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a good option for creative professionals, with robust performance for running heavy apps, a premium touchscreen, and the ability to switch between laptop and tablet configurations as needed. Right now, you can get this premium 3-in-1 hybrid laptop for $2,241.33 (originally $2,799.99), which is the lowest price it’s ever been, according to price checker tools.
This Surface Laptop Studio 2 features an Intel Core i7-13700KF processor, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. (You can also get a model with a more powerful NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada graphics card for $700 off. ) The 14.4-inch IPS touchscreen has a native resolution of 2400 by 1600 with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. What makes this laptop special is the ability to slide the screen forward behind the keyboard, offering an alternative to the usual tablet design, which it is also capable of (hence the 3-in-1 name). This mode is great for watching movies or video games, which this laptop handles well.
PCMag gave this laptop an “outstanding” rating for its strong performance, premium screen, and versatility, but it had some issues: color gamut in the Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces was “good,” which can be an issue. for designers and artists looking for the best color combinations. Another issue reviewers had was the short battery life. Although it claims a battery life of up to 18 hours, PCMag got 15 hours, and other reviewers felt much less juice over time.