Hands-on with Surface Studio 2+: Powerful Configuration, Flexible Design for Creative Work

Alongside the recent introductions of standout names in the Surface lineup like Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5, Microsoft introduces the Surface Studio 2+ desktop computer with remarkable aesthetics and performance, aiming to best meet the professional needs of graphic designers. So, what makes the Surface Studio 2+ so impressive? Join me as we get hands-on with the Surface Studio 2+ to explore more about this product!

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Flexible Design, Sharp 28-inch Display of Surface Studio 2+

In terms of exterior design, this is definitely one of the strong points of the Surface Studio 2+ as well as other products in the Surface family. The device features a minimalist front design with a large screen having evenly thick bezels, providing a spacious workspace for work or leisure in a comfortable and visually appealing manner. Moreover, this area is protected by a sturdy 3rd generation Gorilla Glass, ensuring the device can avoid unwanted screen damage during use.

Taking a look at the display specifications, the Surface Studio 2+ is equipped with a 28-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 4,500 x 3,000 pixels. It also supports the sRGB and Vivid color gamuts, allowing users to experience sharper images and more vibrant colors. Additionally, the Surface Studio 2+ display features PixelSense multitouch technology, enabling users to interact with the device using their fingers or a pen for drawing or other tasks related to presentations and graphics.

Turning to the back, Surface Studio 2+ also looks quite simple with a matte surface, highlighting the familiar glossy Microsoft logo placed at the center. This area also houses a flexible hinge, allowing users to use it as a regular monitor or pull it down, creating a sizable 'tablet' for convenient pen and touch work.

Furthermore, on the right side of Surface Studio 2+ lies physical buttons for power on/off or volume control, doubling as a convenient spot for users to attach the touch pen. Moreover, Surface Studio 2+ is an 'All-in-One' computer with a relatively slim profile, measuring only 0.5 inches thick and weighing approximately 9.56 kg, an ideal figure for users to place the device in any space for work or entertainment.

As for the base stand of Surface Studio 2+, this component is designed to be quite large and sturdy to provide support for the entire device, coupled with a hinge similar to the one on the back that allows easy vertical movement. Furthermore, the base stand also serves as a hub for essential connectivity ports, including: two USB-A 3.1 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an Ethernet port, and three USB-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 4 protocol for users to connect additional external monitors as needed.

Additionally, when purchasing Surface Studio 2+, users are also provided with a complimentary accessory bundle consisting of Surface Keyboard, Surface Mouse, and Surface Pen, enabling more convenient and efficient device usage without the need to invest further in peripherals from third parties.

Surface Studio 2+ boasts powerful specs featuring Core i7 Gen 11 processor and RTX 3060 graphics card

Before diving into the specifications, let's summarize some key details of Surface Studio 2+ for your quick reference:

• Display: 28-inch size, 4,500 x 3,000 pixel resolution, PixelSense multitouch support.
• CPU: Intel Core i7-11370H, maximum clock speed 4.80 GHz.
• Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060.
• RAM: 32 GB DDR4.
• SSD storage capacity: 1 TB.
• Operating system: Windows 11 Pro.

In terms of performance, Surface Studio 2+ is an 'All-in-One' computer targeting professional users. Therefore, Microsoft has equipped the device with a powerful configuration, featuring the Intel Core i7-11370H chip, ensuring excellent performance for various tasks from basic office work to heavy-duty tasks and high-end entertainment. Additionally, this processor is paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, allowing you to use the machine seamlessly for graphic design tasks with Adobe tools, Blender, or play heavy games with high-quality graphics smoothly and stably.

Furthermore, Surface Studio 2+ is equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM, allowing users to multitask such as editing photos, videos while browsing the web to explore new ideas; combined with a 1 TB SSD, the device can boot up and extract data quickly, while also providing users with ample storage space to comfortably store projects or heavy games ranging from tens to hundreds of gigabytes.

Final Thoughts

In terms of pricing, according to Microsoft's announcement, the Surface Studio 2+ starts at $4,499 (approximately 111.77 million VND). Although this price point is quite high for an 'All-in-One' desktop computer, considering its premium design, flexibility, powerful configuration, and many outstanding features that help users achieve optimal performance in work, especially tasks related to graphic creativity, I think this price is acceptable.

So, what do you think about the Surface Studio 2+? Is there anything about this machine that impresses you? Leave your comments below for me and everyone else to know! Thank you for reading through the entire article.

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