Key Takeaways
- The Surface Studio is an all-in-one desktop computer with a large, adjustable touchscreen display, while the Surface Book is a 2-in-1 laptop with a detachable keyboard.
- The Surface Studio is designed for stationary use and offers more powerful configurations, making it suitable for demanding tasks like graphic design and video editing. The Surface Book is more portable and versatile, catering to everyday tasks with some capability for creative work.
- The Surface Studio emphasizes stylus input and targets artists and creative professionals, while the Surface Book primarily relies on keyboard and touchpad input, similar to a traditional laptop. The Surface Studio is more expensive, while the Surface Book offers various price points.
What is Surface Studio?
Surface Studio is an all-in-one desktop computer produced and designed by Microsoft. The company made its first release in the year 2016. The unique feature of Surface Studio that makes the desktop computer choosable is the vast 28 inches PixelSense touchscreen display screen size with an adjustable stand.
The desktop is the perfect choice for a professional graphic designer looking for an excellent and precise high-resolution display. It has a storage capacity of 2 TB SSD and a RAM of 32 GB.
What is a Surface Book?
Surface Book is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop produced by the company Microsoft. The company made its first release in 2015, and from then, it was relaunched by upgrading hardware configurations.
The most promising and unique feature of the laptop is its detachable screen which can be accessed by touch, and after detaching, the laptop can be used single-handed like a tablet. It has a storage memory of about 1 TB SSD and RAM of about 32 GB. They are relatively cheap if compared to Surface Studio.
Difference Between Surface Studio and Surface Book
- Surface Studio is an all-in-one desktop computer, whereas the other hand, Surface Book is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop.
- Surface Studio has a Surface Dial and Pen for better control and input. In contrast, the Surface Book does not come inclusively with a Surface dial or a pen, but irrespective of this, the Surface Pen is sold separately.
- The display of Surface Studio is approximately 28 inches, while for the Surface Book, the approximate display is about 13.5 inches or 15 inches.
- The screen’s resolution for a Surface Studio computer is about 4500*3000, whereas, on the other hand, the resolution of the Surface Book is about 3000*2000.
- The processor used in Surface Studio computers is 6th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7. At the same time, Surface Book uses the upgraded version of the processor, that is, 8th or 10th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7.
- The storage capacity in the Surface Studio computers is up to 2 TB SSD. Contrastingly, the storage capacity in the Surface Book is about 1 TB SDD.
- The keyboard used along with Surface Studio is not detachable. On the other hand, the keyboard used along with Surface Book is detachable and has additional features like – a glass trackpad and backlit keys.
- Surface Studio only has integrated graphics, whereas many Surface Book laptops have NVIDIA GeForce GTX.
- Surface Studio has multiple ports like a Headphone jack, SD card reader, ethernet, 1 USB-C, and 4 USB 3.0. In contrast, Surface Book has multiple ports like an SD card reader, 1 USB-C, 2 USB 3.1, and Surface Connect.
- Surface Book is comparatively lighter in weight than Surface Studio.
- Surface Studio is not an upgraded-friendly computer, whereas Surface Book can be easy to upgrade like – RAM and SSD.
- Surface Book laptops are cheap in budget compared to Surface Studio computers.
Comparison Between Surface Studio and Surface Book
| Parameter of Comparison | Surface Studio | Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one desktop computer | 2-in-1 convertible laptop |
| Pen and Dial | Included for better control and input | Surface pen sold separately |
| Display | 28 inches | 13.5 inches or 15 inches |
| Resolution | 4500*3000 | 3000*2000 |
| Processor | 6th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8th or 10th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 |
| Storage | 2 TB SSD | 1 TB SSD |
| Keyboard | Not detachable | Detachable with glass trackpad or backlit keys |
| Graphics | Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX |
| Ports | Headphone jack, SD card reader, ethernet, 1 USB-C, 4 USB 3.0 | SD card reader, 1 USB-C, 2 USB 3.1, Surface Connect |
| Weight | Heavy | Portable |
| Upgradability | Not easy | Easy to upgrade like – RAM and SSD |
| Price | Expensive | Cheap |
- https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0000037
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11517-009-0452-1
Last Updated : 21 July, 2023
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Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.
