14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has launched a new cheaper Surface Book 2 in the United Kingdom and other European markets like France and Germany, after the company previously released the same entry-level configuration in the United States as well.
With this new version, Microsoft makes its new-generation Surface Book available to many more buyers, without compromising the performance of the device in any way.
As compared to the previous entry-level Surface Book 2 configuration, this cheaper version only comes with 128GB of storage instead of 256GB, and given the plethora of connectivity options, including USB, this isn’t such a big drawback. You can always connect external USB storage devices or use cloud power to overcome this storage cut.
Instead, those in the United Kingdom get a price drop from £1,499 to £1,199, and the new Surface Book should be priced similarly in the rest of European markets as well.
Already available in the US
The new version comes with a 13.5-inch display and is powered by a Core i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM, so despite the reduced amount of storage, it’s still a productivity beast.
Right now, the top Microsoft Surface Book 2 configuration comes with an Intel i7 processor paired with no less than 16GB of RAM, while also offering a discrete NVIDIA graphics card. In terms of storage, this configuration is equipped with 1TB SSD.
On the other hand, it’s also the priciest in the entire lineup, so you have to pay no less than $3,299 in the United States should you want it.
Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 is also available with a 15-inch display, which makes it a better choice for customers who want to use it as their main productivity device. The 13.5-inch configuration, on the other hand, could be considered a more appropriate version for those who want to remain productive on the go, as it offers increased portability thanks to its dimensions.