When Microsoft announced the Surface Studio 2+ in late 2018, it was clear that the company had something special up its sleeve. The new device is a massive upgrade over the original Surface Studio, and it’s not just for artists and creative professionals. The Surface Studio 2+ is perfect for anyone who wants to create or edit video content. It has a powerful Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card, and an HDMI port. Plus, it comes with a number of features that make it the perfect tool for professional video editing and production. One of the most important features of the Surface Studio 2+ is its ability to create 3D models. This is important because it allows you to create complex designs and models that would be difficult or impossible to do on a regular computer. With the help of 3D modeling software like Autodesk Maya or Adobe Photoshop, you can create stunning 3D products that will show off your skills as an artist or filmmaker. Another great feature of the Surface Studio 2+ is its ability to output videos. This means that you can easily share your creations with friends and family members without having to worry about quality or delivery time. Plus, with support for both 4K and 1080p videos, you can easily share your work with others online.
The last Surface Studio 2 was launched in 2018, four years ago. It still has capable hardware, but a bit old by today’s standards — including Intel’s 7th gen i7-7820HQ CPU and a choice between a GTX 1060 and a GTX 1070. Despite what the Studio 2+ branding might suggest, and the fact that it’s unchanged on the outside, this new device is a huge upgrade over its predecessor.
For starters, the i7-7820HQ CPU in the Surface Studio 2 is being swapped out for an i7-11370H, an 11th gen CPU. It might not be Intel’s hottest right now since we have 12th gen chips and now 13th gen ones, but this CPU is up to 50% faster than the chip in the previous model. The GPU is also being brought up to modern times, with the GTX 1070 discrete graphics card being swapped out for a much better RTX 3060.
The Surface Studio 2+ comes equipped with up to 32GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB SSD. Some people might dunk on a computer coming out at the end of 2022 with an 11th gen Intel CPU, and frankly, that’s understandable given the price — after all, it starts at $4,300. However, if you’ve been on the fence about a Surface Studio, and didn’t pull the trigger because of the specs, it might be worth it if it’s something you’re willing to splurge in. Especially so given Microsoft’s tendency to update this lineup infrequently.
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