Surface Book (1st Gen)
CPU Benchmark
3,000
Battery Life
9h
Weight
1516g
Customization
1/10
Surface Book (1st Gen) Features
"The first detachable performance 2-in-1 notebook featuring a Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge and an optional discrete GPU in the base."
Standout strengths
- Innovative detachable screen design
- Optional discrete GPU in the keyboard base
- Excellent keyboard with deep travel for typing
Trade-offs
- Hinge design leaves a visible gap when closed
- Clipboard (screen) has limited battery life when detached
Surface Book (1st Gen) Performance Position
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Surface Book (1st Gen)
Current Model
Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
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Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Book (1st Gen)
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| Spec Item | Book (1st Gen) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 3,000 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 900 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1516g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Book (1st Gen) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Book (1st Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 (CPU Benchmark: 3,000) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M + Intel® HD 520 (GPU Benchmark: 900) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3000 × 2000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h |
| Weight | 1516g |
| Dimensions | 312 × 232 × 22.8 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2015 |
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