The Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ is here, and it brings a significant internal overhaul to one of the most distinctive all-in-one PCs on the market. Announced at Microsoft's hardware launch event alongside the Surface Laptop 5, the Surface Studio 2+ retains the iconic design of its 2018 predecessor while upgrading the core components that matter most for creative professionals.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ Price and Availability
Microsoft has kept the Surface Studio 2+ to a single configuration: 32GB RAM paired with 1TB of storage. The price is set at $4,499.99, which converts to approximately Rs 3,70,471 in India. Sales officially begin on October 25. Microsoft has not yet confirmed a dedicated Indian variant of the new Surface PC, so pricing in India may shift once a local launch is announced.
Design: Familiar Form, Refined Purpose
Microsoft chose not to reinvent the chassis for the Surface Studio 2+. The machine retains the same elegant, hinge-based design introduced with the original Surface Studio back in 2018. That zero-gravity hinge allows the display to be tilted into a near-flat drafting position — a feature that remains central to the device's creative appeal.
The star of the show remains the 28-inch PixelSense display, which delivers a resolution of 4,500 x 3,000 pixels at a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen real estate and pixel density make it an excellent canvas for designers, illustrators, and video editors who need precise colour reproduction and fine detail work.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ Specifications and Performance
Under the hood, the Surface Studio 2+ moves away from the ageing internals of its predecessor and steps into a new generation of hardware. The machine is powered by an Intel Core i7-11370H, a quad-core 35W chipset — the same CPU found inside the Surface Laptop Studio. This is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, a meaningful upgrade over the GTX 1070 that the 2018 model shipped with, bringing ray-tracing support and improved performance for GPU-accelerated workloads.
The full specification list is detailed in the table below.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 28-inch PixelSense, 4,500 x 3,000 px, 60Hz |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11370H (quad-core, 35W) |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB |
| Ports | 3.5mm headphone jack, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.1 Type-A, 3x USB-C (USB 4.0 / Thunderbolt 4) |
| Weight | Over 9 kg |
| Price | $4,499.99 (~Rs 3,70,471) |
Connectivity and Ports
The Surface Studio 2+ is well-equipped on the connectivity front. Users get a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Gigabit Ethernet port, two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, and three USB Type-C ports supporting both USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4. The inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 is particularly valuable for professionals who need high-speed data transfer or want to connect multiple external displays or fast NVMe docks.
Who Is the Surface Studio 2+ For?
The Surface Studio 2+ is not a mainstream consumer machine — and it does not pretend to be. At over $4,499, it targets creative professionals in fields like architecture, graphic design, illustration, and video production. The RTX 3060 adds credibility for light 3D rendering and GPU-accelerated editing workflows. The one caveat worth noting is the weight: at over 9 kg, this is a desk-bound machine that is not going anywhere once placed.
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Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ is a focused upgrade rather than a ground-up redesign. It keeps the things that made the original memorable — the stunning 28-inch PixelSense display and the tilting hinge mechanism — while substantially improving processing power and graphics performance. The jump from a GTX 1070 to an RTX 3060, combined with the Intel Core i7-11370H, makes this a genuinely capable workstation for creative professionals who already operate in the Microsoft ecosystem and need an all-in-one that doubles as a drawing board.
