Overall Score
53.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#7811)53.2
Performance(#7393)54.3
Camera(#6739)42.0
Display(#6274)67.5
Battery(#5438)43.5
Build(#11966)63.8
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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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera3.5 MP
Front Camera Details3.5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsLi-Ion, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight675.9 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDark Titanium
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows RT
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows RT
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes