Surface Book i7
Here's what you need to know about 2016 Surface Book i7 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Our analysis and reviews
What we like
Reasons to like about Surface Book i7.
According to Microsoft, the Surface Book i7 lasts up to 16 hours of battery life.
- Up to 16 hours of video playback
Surface Book i7 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. Learn more
| Storage Slots | Surface Book i7 |
|---|---|
| M.2 | x1 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M 2GB GDDR5
What we don't like
Reasons not to like about Surface Book i7.
| Requirements | Surface Book i7 |
|---|---|
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6600U |
| 4GB RAM | 8GB → 16GB |
| 64GB Drive | 256GB → 2TB |
| 2 Cores CPU | 2 cores |
The memory on Surface Book i7 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more
| Memory | Surface Book i7 |
|---|---|
| Slots | 0 - Onboard |
| Type | LPDDR3 |
| Speed | 1866 MHz |
What's missing
Downsides over its predecessor.
Surface Book i7 weighed 3.68 pounds, 57% heavier than the 1.6 pounds Surface Book.
| Weight | Surface Book i7 | Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.68 lbs. | 1.6 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.67 kg | 0.73 kg |
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