As September unfolds, tech enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating Microsoft’s Surface launch event scheduled for September 21, with sales expected to commence in the first week of October. Ahead of this highly-anticipated event, details of two exciting new Surface devices have been leaked, shedding light on their specifications, features, and expected pricing.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2: Power and Versatility Unleashed
The forthcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 promises to be a powerhouse of innovation. This leak reveals a 14.4-inch PixelSense display with an impressive 2400 x 1600 pixel resolution. What’s more, the display boasts a high 120Hz refresh rate, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and touchscreen functionality, ensuring a captivating visual experience.
Under the hood, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 will be driven by Intel Raptor Lake H-series processors, offering users a choice between the Core i7-13700H and Core i7-13800H configurations. These processors promise exceptional performance, with variations in clock speed differentiating them.
A notable upgrade in this iteration is the RAM capacity, with options for 16GB, 32GB, and a groundbreaking 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM. This marks the first time Microsoft offers a 64GB RAM option, pushing the boundaries of performance.
For graphics, the laptop will feature NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB DDR6 memory, as well as the more robust GeForce RTX 4060 GPU boasting 8GB DDR6 memory. In a thoughtful move for those not requiring dedicated GPU power, there will also be a variant with Iris Xe integrated graphics.
Storage options will range from a base model with 512GB SSD to configurations offering 1TB and 2TB SSD storage, catering to various storage needs.
Connectivity options will include a full-size USB Type-A port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 4.0 Type-C port, and a microSD card slot. The device is expected to feature a 58Wh battery for sustained usage, along with Bluetooth 5.x and WiFi 6 for seamless wireless connectivity.
Pricing details suggest that the base model with integrated graphics will start at EUR 2249. Models with 16GB RAM and RTX 4050 GPU may cost EUR 2,729, while those with 32GB RAM and RTX 4060 GPU are expected to be priced at EUR 3,199. The high-end variant boasting 64GB RAM may come in at around EUR 3,700. European customers can look forward to availability starting October 3.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: Compact and Capable
The leak also provides insight into the upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. This device is set to feature a 12.45-inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, aligning with its predecessor’s form factor.
Under the hood, the Laptop Go 3 will be powered by Intel Alder Lake U-series processors, specifically the Core i5-1235U chipset, clocked at an impressive 4.4GHz. The base configuration will include 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, ensuring snappy performance for various tasks.
Interestingly, the battery capacity and weight of the Laptop Go 3 are reported to remain unchanged from the previous generation.
Pricing for the base variant of the Laptop Go 3 is expected to start at EUR 899, with availability anticipated in October.
As Microsoft’s Surface launch event draws closer, these leaked details provide a tantalizing glimpse of what’s in store for Surface enthusiasts. Whether it’s the powerful versatility of the Surface Laptop Studio 2 or the compact capability of the Surface Laptop Go 3, Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the world of computing.
