Oct 17, 2017 depends on the resolution you want to run, as to whether you will need to use the surface connect dock, or a usbc dock, but in either case, yes, it can run two monitors. By that i mean its primary role would be as a serious workstation in a mostlyfixed position at my office. Microsoft is rumored to be releasing the surface book 2 in 2016 or 2017, which is likely to sport a. Buy syncwire mini displayport to hdmi 4k adapter ultradurable thunderbolt to hdmi adapter for apple macbook airpro, mac, microsoft surface prodock book, monitor, projector or more white. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surface s productivity to the next level. The best external monitors and displays for surface book 2 will be.
Microsoft just announced the allnew surface book 2, now in a 15inch. Surface book is the ultimate creative machine to power your ideas. Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. I have three identical 27 monitors that are 4k capable. For example, we tried it out with a thirdparty j5create usbc hub to provide 4k output via hdmi to our tv, gigabit ethernet, and usb 3. My understanding is that external displays always go through the integrated graphics and take input from. Can surface pro 2017 output to two 4k monitors at 60hz. Jul 22, 2018 as the first of the 15inch surface book machines, this surface book 2 can still be seen as a first experience for microsoft in this space, so it gets a little bit of slack compared to the. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor microsoft. Please check with the system vendor to determine if your system delivers this feature, or reference the system specifications motherboard, processor, chipset, power supply, hdd, graphics controller, memory, bios, drivers, virtual machine monitorvmm, platform software, andor operating system for feature compatibility. Follow the steps below to make sure your surface dock stays updated.
Help you play 2k and 4k mkv on surface book 21 with no. Testing conducted by microsoft in september 2019 using preproduction software and preproduction. Can somebody check for me if the new surface pro 2017 can output via surface dock to two 4k monitors at 60hz. Well, that device cannot run two 4k displays at 60hz because the dock connector is too large to plug into the book while using the builtin displayport connector. Nov 10, 2016 on geekbench 4, which combines storage and compute speeds into a single score, the surface book with performance base scored 7,559. How to use 4k 60hz external monitor with surface book. Can you simply use a mini displayport to hdmi adaptor if the monitor has a hdmi port. Hp spectre x360 15bl002xx asus ux310uqfc396t microsoft surface book with performance base apple macbook pro 2016 2. That results in a maximum secondary display resolution of 2880 x 1800 at 60hz, allowing the most popular resolution today qhd 2560 x 1440 to be used.
I know the screen isnt hdr ready, nor is the egpu of the sixthgen skylake chip capable of hdr video output, according to a search for hdr on this subreddit. The reputed support for two 4k monitors was an important factor in my decision to purchase the surface book and the dock. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by its fullsized, detachable keyboard, which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when it is opened. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. The surface pro 4 and surface book have zero problems with 4k h.
How to max out the intel hd graphics on surface book and surface pro 4. I have an i7, non performance base surface book, with the old graphics card nvidia 940m. Use the tactile keyboard and touchpad to stay productive. I bought the amd 15 inch surface laptop 3 and was quite disappointed with the processor performance. After several attempts outside the dock, i was able to get an image but the max resolution available in the settings was 2560x1440. I purchased the surface book based in large part on its promise of being a viable.
Best external monitors for surface book 2 in 2020 windows central. How to run two 4k monitors from your surface petri. I just want a surface device be it laptop, book or studio that functions as advertised without serious drawbacks in terms of heat andor battery discharge. Oct 17, 2017 microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq. Dvihdmi adapters free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015. Check the video input settings on the external screen. Microsoft surface book 2 is announced with a quadcore. The 27inch display has a 4k resolution, hdr10 support, and unreal color. How to max out the intel hd graphics on surface book and. My surface book doesnt output resolutions higher than full hd 1920 x 1080 when connected to a samsung 28 4k uhd monitor through the mdp on the keyboard base.
Nov 20, 2017 easily connect your surface pro 4 or 2017 to a 4k tv or monitor and get the best results by following simple guidelines. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically. Paired with a suitable usbc hub this makes the surface book 2 even more versatile. Microsofts new surface book is an incredible laptop and you can expand its capabilities by attaching one or more external displays. Surface book 2 output to 4k monitor book2 hi, i have a 2017 surface book 2, with the 8gb config with dedicated graphics card. To get the best experience, youll want to make sure to purchase a mini. It flexes to meet the demands of your work from the art studio to the board room. Can i just buy a usb typec to display port cable to make it work. Surface battery wont charge or surface wont run on battery. Thats better than the ultraportable average of 6,518 and a fair. Microsoft did more than just make the 15inch surface book 2 bigger.
Jun 19, 2017 the microsoft surface book s performance base kicks an impressive 2in1 into high gear, with seriously extended battery life and graphics performance. Microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia. There is, afaik, only one chipset on the market which can do that, as the spec requires that the conversion occur on a chip soldered to the motherboard. Ultimate performance surface book combines powerful 6th generation intel core i5, i7 processors and up to 16gb of memory with optional discrete graphics so no creative tasks are too demanding. I have a 2017 surface book 2, with the 8gb config with dedicated graphics card. Today we are back with our results for testing 4k video on a surface pro full article here. Microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics.
The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. Surface pro x and surface devices running on windows 10 s mode are not supported. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices. The keyboard contains a second battery, a number of ports and an. That video you have there is hevc and has dts audio a brutal file. Docking stations free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Dec 20, 2014 multimonitor docking with surface pro 3, pro 4, pro 2017, surface laptop, surface book book2. It is the most powerful surface device according to microsoft, so we have a look at it. I bought an identical monitor and plugged it into the other displayport port on the dock and the highest resolution its allowing me to output is 2k on both monitors. I regularly use an external monitor when rendering 3d objects in a program called visit. Please check with the system vendor to determine if your system delivers this feature, or reference the system specifications motherboard, processor, chipset, power supply, hdd, graphics controller, memory, bios, drivers, virtual machine monitorvmm, platform software, andor operating system for feature. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance surface.
Will i be able to run two displays using both the usb type c and the surface dock, so ill connect one using the usb type c and one using the surface dock. Depending on the hardware you have at hand, there are a few solutions to achieve this setup. My surface pro 3 was able to get max 4k resolution 3840 x 2160 at only 30hz max on the same monitor. Microsoft surface book with performance base gtx 965m. Microsoft ships the new surface book 2 with a kaby laker quadcore and pascal gpu. Heres what you need to know whats different between surface book 2 and surface laptop 3 specs including cpu, ram, storage, battery, display, and more.
The number of external screens that your surface pro 2, surface pro 3, surface 3, surface pro 4, or surface book will support depends on your. Am i required to buy the microsoft dock to connect the laptop to the monitor. I purchased the surface book based in large part on its promise of being a viable mobilityenhanced replacement for my office workstation. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here. Its a powerful tablet you can take anywhere, and its a portable studio you. Feb 10, 2018 welcome to the third episode of the ultimate laptop setup.
Yes, the surface pro 7 supports dual 4k external displays with up to a 60hz refresh rate. The microsoft surface books performance base kicks an impressive 2in1 into high gear, with seriously extended battery life and graphics performance. This feature may not be available on all computing systems. Were here to help you cut through your knotty cable decision. Still unique and still blazing fast microsofts interpretation of a laptop offers incredible battery life and classleading graphics performance. If you have a different dock for surface, you cant update it using the updater software. Ill concede egpu use is very niche and with a gtx 1060 graphics card not. The power jack connects your dock to its power supply. Oct 17, 2017 beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb typec. Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Easily connect your surface pro 4 or 2017 to a 4k tv or monitor and get the best.
Oct 27, 2015 microsofts new surface book is an incredible laptop and you can expand its capabilities by attaching one or more external displays. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k. Why i hate my microsoft surface book 2 digital trends. That results in a maximum secondary display resolution of 2880 x 1800 at 60hz allowing the most popular resolution today qhd 2560 x 1440 to be used. If youve connected your surface to a second screen and you dont see video output from your surface, the problem might be with the source selection or video input settings on the second screen. I am using the surface dock to plug in the display ports that i need. Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows. Hi, i have a 2017 surface book 2, with the 8gb config with dedicated graphics card. Oct 06, 2019 microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015.
Several folks asked about building multimonitor workstations around the microsoft surface book 2. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. Some interesting info has recently been listed on european electronics retailer websites indicating that surface book 3 and surface go 2 product launches may happen in the near future. In this episode we feature the microsoft surface book 2. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k tiamat. Heres the catch, the belkin mdp plug is thicker than the surface book so you need to prop it up or find a thinner plug. I have since found out that not all minidisplay port to hdmi adapters are equal. However, so far, i have only been able to successfully get the dock to drive one of the two monitors at a time.
I had a samsung 4k monitor that outputted 4k no problem via the surface dock using my surface book. Here are the details of the surface book and surface pro 4. My understanding is that external displays always go through the integrated graphics and take input from the gpu. Trouble outputting to 4k display microsoft surface forums. I would like to use my 4k monitor which has a display port. If i could, i would get the surface book 2, 15inch. But that port is partially obscured by the dock connector when docked. I pair some great accessories that mesh well with the surface book. If youre not sure which dock you have, go to identify your surface dock and features. Alternatively, either the dock or the usbc port can power a single 4k monitor at.
Dec 21, 2015 i had already tried several 4k monitors and found that the surface book could run with fine in duplicate mode 3000 x 2000 on both the surface book and the external monitor, but in extend mode, i couldnt get the external monitor to run 3840 x 2160. Im having difficulty getting the image to show on a samsung 4k computer monitor u28d590d. View the answer i have this problem too subscribed to new answers. Use the surface dock to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. In order to pass 4k 60hz video in full resolution you need an hdmi 2. To run two monitors at 60hz with the dock, you must use one port on the. Multimonitor docking with surface pro 3, pro 4, pro 2017. Troubleshoot connecting surface to a second screen. Can surface pro 2017 output to two 4k monitors at 60hz via. The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. Internally the surface book 2 has a discreet nvidia graphics system. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor my surface book doesnt output resolutions higher than full hd 1920 x 1080 when connected to a samsung 28 4k uhd monitor through the mdp on the keyboard base.