Microsoft’s Surface Studio 2 packs in even more for your money

We had a mixed opinion of the original Surface Studio. It was objectively a phenomenal PC for artists and designers, thanks to its beautiful design and incredible hinge that supports all kinds of angles. But at a price of £3,000+ it was tough to justify – and easy to nitpick. The Surface Studio 2, however, might live up to that lofty price point. It’s the “fastest Surface ever,” says Microsoft, with 50% more graphics power via a new NVIDIA chip. Given the last version’s gaming deficiencies, that’s good news indeed; and Microsoft showed the brilliant Forza Horizon 4 running on it. The Surface Studio 2 also has a 2TB SSD standard to help speed things up, while that gorgeous 28in display is 38% brighter and packs in 22% more contrast. It still won’t be cheap, with a £3,549 starting price, but we can’t wait to get our hands on that screen when the Surface Studio 2 and it’s available now. 

Andrew Hayward Freelance Writer

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Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.

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