In fact, Surface Book 2 is up to five times more powerful than the original.

For those seeking flexibility in the way they use their device, the Surface Book 2 supports four different modes: studio mode, laptop mode, view mode, and even tablet mode, by simply detaching the screen.

The Surface Book 2 will be available in 13.5-inch and 15-inch options, and boasts an impressive 17-hour battery life for marathon productivity sessions. Microsoft claims that from running software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk, to playing great games such as Forza Motorsport 7 or Gears of War at 1080p, 60fps, it is more than prepared to support users’ workload for work or for play.