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Microsoft Surface 2#6824

Released: 2013

Microsoft Surface 2

Overall Score

21.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6824)21.9
Performance(#4254)60.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#9308)23.1
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8087)22.7
Audio(#115)87.6

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Short Review

  • The Microsoft Surface 2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 675.9g, making it portable yet sturdy.
  • Its 10.6-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing clear visuals at a density of approximately 208 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Nvidia Tegra 4 T40 chipset, with a quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The device includes a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 3.5 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • Battery specifications are not detailed, but the device lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • It runs on Microsoft Windows RT, which supports a range of applications.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The Surface 2 is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Special features include USB 3.0 support and OTG functionality, enhancing its versatility.
  • Overall, the Surface 2 combines a solid build with decent performance and useful features for everyday tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size10.6"
TypeTFT
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI1920
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetNvidia Tegra 4 T40
CPUQuad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
GPUULP GeForce (72 cores)
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera3.5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight675.9 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsDark Titanium
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows RT
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass