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AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

General

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Series

Framework Laptop 161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Framework Laptop 16.

Surface Laptop Studio5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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YZY-000013Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer YZY-00001, Platinum, Core i7/RTX 4050/16 GB RAM/512 GB SSD. Current marketplace listing ID 12205644 retains original hardware identity. Current prices and stock are not launch or status evidence.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

March 20233Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: presented at GDC 2023, which took place in March 2023.

21 September 20235Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026Maker September 21 event publication identifies the new Laptop Studio 2 generation. No commercial CPU or management features imported.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)13Reviewengadget.com/microsofts-surface-laptop-studio-2-has-a-13th-gen-intel-cpu-and-rtx-40-series-gpu-options-152547778.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Surface Laptop Studio 2 the sequel to the Surface Laptop Studio and compares it to its predecessor.14Press articlepcworld.com/article/2084157/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026PCWorld's review describes the Surface Laptop Studio 2 as the successor to the first-generation Surface Laptop Studio.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Framework Laptop 16 (2025, Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 16 GB/512 GB)4Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidiaRead 23 October 2026Framework's launch post introduces the new Framework Laptop 16 and calls the 2023 model the original generation.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Platinum3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Framework does not call it a gaming laptop. The review groups it with multimedia laptops.

Creator1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker describes creation, drawing, sketching, content creation, design and rendering. Creator device class, not inferred from discrete GPU alone.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Hinged clamshell chassis.

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Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.58Depth290.2Thickness (max)20.95mm(14 × 11.4 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026With Graphics Module: height 20.95 mm, width 356.58 mm, depth 290.20 mm. The model with the Expansion Bay Shell instead is 17.95 x 356.58 x 270.00 mm. Stored for the reference model with the Radeon RX 7700S Graphics Module.

Width323Depth230Thickness (max)22mm(12.7 × 9.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 323 mm across the display stored as width, 230 mm front-to-back as depth, 22 mm closed height. No rounded inch conversion.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026With Graphics Module: 2.40 kg. With Expansion Bay Shell: 2.10 kg.

1.98kg(4.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Size and Weight. NVIDIA graphics models 1.98 kg, excluding power supply. The 1.89 kg Iris Xe model is excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026CNC aluminum top cover.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bottom material

Magnesium alloy1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Magnesium alloy thixomolded bottom cover.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Max hinge angle

155°1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026155 degree hinges with a 6.1 kg force profile. The Notebookcheck review says 150 degrees.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

14.36in(36.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display footnote iii states full-rectangle diagonal 14.36 inches. This exact value is preferred over rounded 14.4-inch marketing headline. Actual rounded-corner viewable area is smaller.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

2400 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists an IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz.

IPS7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Studio 2 review display table states IPS. Maker offers one shared 14.4-inch 2400 x 1600 glass/display specification across configurations. Used as family hardware subtype, not a 4060 sample part number or measured value.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 202616 inch 16:10 anti-glare matte display.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display prose explicitly says very glossy surface and unchanged 14.4-inch display. Fixed display finish, no 4060 sample measurement transferred.

Touchscreen

No1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026The display is not listed as a touch screen.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pen compatibility section supports Surface Slim Pen 2 and Microsoft Pen Protocol. Pen is sold separately and excluded from the box.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026165 Hz refresh rate, VRR and FreeSync.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2400	1600	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display section publishes up to 120 Hz at native 2400 x 1600. No variable-refresh technology inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

FreeSync1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026VRR and FreeSync listed. The 2nd-gen display with G-SYNC support belongs to the later Ryzen AI 300 model.

Windows DRR10Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-studio-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly users can choose 60-120 Hz Dynamic Refresh Rate. Named Windows DRR, not G-SYNC or FreeSync. Native 120 Hz maximum retained. Software dynamic switching capability of shared display, not lab response measurement.

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026500 nit brightness.

500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display table explicitly SDR: 500 nits maximum (typical). Both qualifiers preserved. Separate 650 nits HDR peak remains unchanged.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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650nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display section explicitly publishes HDR peak luminance 650 nits. Footnote v requires HDR content and HDR enabled in device settings. Peak window size and duration are not published.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026100% DCI-P3.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 4001Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display section explicitly states VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. It separately supports Dolby Vision IQ, which requires Dolby Vision encoded content. Dolby Vision IQ is not another value in the single certification enum.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly states individually color-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Ryzen 9 7940HS, up to 5.2 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB cache (L2 plus L3).

Intel Core i7-13700H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Processor section. Consumer 13th-generation Intel Core i7-13700H, separate from commercial i7-13800H.

Processor brand

AMD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 4	8	Zen 4	4	5.2

Source2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Zen 4, 8 cores, base clock 4 GHz, max boost up to 5.2 GHz. Zen 4 is the core type used for AMD Zen 4 cores.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.4	5
Efficiency	8	1.8	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232128/intel-core-i713700h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications: 6 performance and 8 efficient cores, maximum turbo 5 GHz on P cores and 3.7 GHz on E cores. Chip specifications only. Laptop configured/sustained power limits are not inferred from 45 W/115 W processor power figures.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2023/client-computing/Intel-13th-Gen-Core-Mobile-Press-Deck.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact i7-13700H table: six P cores, eight E cores, P max 5.0 GHz/E max 3.7 GHz, P base 2.4 GHz/E base 1.8 GHz. Chip nominal base clocks, not observed laptop sustained clocks or configured power limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

162Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 202616 threads with SMT.

204Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232128/intel-core-i713700h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications total 20 hardware threads for exact i7-13700H.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

16MB2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026L3 cache 16 MB. L2 is 8 MB, which makes the 24 MB total on the Framework page.

24MB11Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2023/client-computing/Intel-13th-Gen-Core-Mobile-Press-Deck.pdfRead 7 October 2026For Enthusiast Laptops H-series table names L3 Cache and i7-13700H row 24 MB. Distinct from i7-13700HX 30 MB. No L2 plus L3 sum.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm2Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.htmlRead 10 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

45W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Spec sheet: 45 W continuous processor power. The Notebookcheck review lists 54 W PL1 and 79 W PL2.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Yes3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU title and graphics details identify installed GeForce RTX 4050. Original maker PDF specifies dedicated 6 GB GDDR6 video memory.

GPU

AMD Radeon RX 7700S1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Radeon RX 7700S, 32 compute units, up to 100 W TGP on AC, 8 GB 18 Gbps GDDR6, USB-C port with DP Alt Mode.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Graphics row for selected NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. RTX 4060 and RTX 2000 Ada excluded.

GPU brand

AMD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

6GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row explicitly 6 GB dedicated GDDR6 video memory. Shared system RAM excluded.

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

100W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Up to 100 W TGP on AC. Dynamic Boost is not stated.

80W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row states 80 W maximum graphics power. This is maker laptop configuration maximum, not chip-vendor generic TGP. Dynamic Boost amount and combined CPU/GPU budgets not separately published.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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2,130MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row explicitly 2130 MHz boost clock. No observed runtime clock or overclock substituted.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

AMD Smart Access Graphics3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: SmartAccess Graphics is AMD's MUX solution. It switches between the iGPU and the dGPU automatically.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 780M1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Ryzen 9 7940HS integrated graphics: Radeon 780M.

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Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Pre-built Overkill configuration: 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600.

16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Memory section specifies LPDDR5x. No transfer rate, channel count or upgradeability inferred.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

23Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: dual-channel DDR5-5600.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Chassis section explicitly RAM and other components are soldered. The maker service parts list replaces RAM with the whole 16 GB RTX 4050 motherboard, corroborating fixed physical topology.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Two SO-DIMM sockets. The Overkill pre-built has two 16 GB modules.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

96GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Memory options: up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 in the two SO-DIMM sockets.

32GB8Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete service PCBA table lists consumer firmware-TPM RTX 4050 boards with 16 GB and 32 GB. The 64 GB boards are RTX 4060. Highest maker-supported factory option for RTX 4050 model is 32 GB. Soldered memory is not upgradable.9Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ae/surface/devices/surface-laptop-studio-2Read 7 October 2026Maker regional page offers RTX 4050 or Iris Xe and explicitly up to 32 GB, with memory options 16 or 32 GB. Corroborated against US consumer sold-configuration table and maker service boards. Regional price and bundles not inherited.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review unit: WDC PC SN810 1 TB. Decimal capacity, 1 TB = 1000 GB. The Overkill pre-built page does not name the drive.

512GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: WD SN810 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

43Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, sustained about 7,000 MB/s.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Storage section explicitly names offered drives Gen 4 SSD, including 512 GB. Installed drive interface/model not published.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Primary M.2 2280 socket and secondary M.2 2230 socket. The pre-built page lists no drive size. The 1 TB drive comes from the review unit and sits in the 2280 socket.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	1	Yes

Source8Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 38-40 rSSD process: one rSSD connector supports longer 2280 or shorter 2230 mounted on a bracket. Stored as one occupied M.2-2280 slot, the longest supported length. Two possible lengths are not two slots. Slot interface, lanes and maximum PCIe generation are not inferred.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	2	Not available	40	USB4	Yes	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Yes	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	No	240
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	No	Not available
USB-C	Graphics Module port with DisplayPort	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20266 user-selectable Expansion Card slots. Slots 1 and 4: USB 4, display output, up to 240 W charging. Slot 2: USB 3.2, display output, up to 240 W charging. Slots 3 and 6: USB 3.2. Slot 5: USB 3.2, up to 240 W charging. Card slot sides are not stored. The Graphics Module adds one rear USB-C port with DP Alt Mode. Rows follow the Framework text. The Notebookcheck table lists slot 5 as DisplayPort-capable and slot 2 as not.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available
microSD card	microSDXC	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram and specification table. Two shared USB4/Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, one USB-A 3.1, audio jack, Surface Connect, and one microSDXC reader. No data rates or accepted charging power inferred.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

240W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 with the 6 GHz band, plus Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6.

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Wi-Fi module

AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Spec sheet: AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E. The review lists MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922.

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

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5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker keyboard row explicitly Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys F1-F12. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred. Applies to retained US consumer configuration.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026All keyboards are backlit. The type depends on the chosen Input Module.

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NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026All keyboards have 1.5 mm key travel.

1.3mm10Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-studio-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact model keyboard section explicitly 1.3mm travel. Fixed common keyboard, separate from 4060/64GB measured runtime/performance. No actuation distance substituted.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width122.6Height76.6mm(4.8 × 3 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026122.6 mm x 76.6 mm Windows Precision Touchpad with matte glass surface.

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20261080p 60fps webcam with hardware privacy switch.

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies Windows Hello 2.0 face-authentication camera separately from front-facing 1080p camera.

Webcam privacy

Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Physical switches electrically cut off the webcam and the microphones.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Audio section explicitly Quad Omnisonic speakers, counted as four acoustic speaker units, not Dolby channels.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Bi-amp stereo speakers, ALC1318 smart amp1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Stereo bi-amp speakers with a 1 W high frequency driver and a 2 W wide band driver, powered by an ALC1318 smart amp. Driver counts per side are not stated.

Dolby Atmos, Voice Clarity1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20262x MEMS microphones with hardware privacy switches.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Audio section explicitly dual far-field Studio Mics. Two microphones, not Voice Clarity processing channels.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

85Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 202685 Wh, 80% capacity at 1000 cycles.

58Wh2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original-model feature guide Battery Capacities table explicitly states nominal 58 Wh and minimum 56 Wh. Nominal energy retained. Original September 2023 PDF has no battery-capacity table.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	18

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original PDF footnote vii. Matching i7-13700H/RTX 4050, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD. Up to 18 hours mixed active use and modern standby. Active workloads: eight websites in multiple tabs, Word/PowerPoint/Excel/OneNote/Outlook productivity, and idle applications. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness/adaptive color/smart charging off, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11 22H2 10.0.22621. Separate Iris Xe 19 h and RTX 4060/2 TB 16 h tests excluded.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

180W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026180W GaN USB-C power adapter listed for the pre-built models.

120W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer PDF and maker feature manual box section expressly list 120 W for NVIDIA graphics models. This original published included-supply claim is retained. Later recommended 127 W component marketing is not substituted for original box rating, and accepted laptop input is not inferred.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Charges over USB-C.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original PDF page 2 explicitly specifies Surface Connect for docking and charging. This establishes the laptop-end connector directly. USB-C Power Delivery is a separate charging option.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

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28Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 71 step 6 disconnects left and right fan FPCs. Printed page 77 step 19 removes left and right fans from the chassis. Two physical fans, not counting the power supply.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Fingerprint reader compatible with Windows Hello. The review says the reader sits in the power button.

Not available

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Security Consumer row: firmware TPM 2.0. Hardware TPM and BitLocker management claims from Commercial row excluded.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: no ports besides the six USB-C slots, not even a Kensington lock.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026Overkill pre-built: Windows 11 Pro.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

504.8nits3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Centre brightness 504.8 cd/m2, X-Rite i1Pro 2.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

490.1nits3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Average of the brightness grid, 490.1 cd/m2. Maximum 527.7, minimum 26.1.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,231:13Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 20261231:1 at a black value of 0.41 cd/m2.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

99.7%3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Argyll 3D, sRGB 99.7%. Display P3 97.7% and Adobe RGB 87% are different targets and are not stored.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

1.233Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Calman ColorChecker dE 2000 mean 1.23 before calibration.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

No3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No PWM flicker found.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

11.3ms3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Black to white 11.3 ms (rise 6.1).

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

14.6ms3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 202650% grey to 80% grey 14.6 ms (rise 7.1).

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

104.5points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Cinebench 2024 single core, 104.5 points.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

953points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Cinebench 2024 multi core, 953 points.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

10,206points3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. 3DMark Time Spy graphics score 10206 at 2560 x 1440. The overall score is 10294.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6,916MB/s3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5/6 sequential read Q32T1, 6916 MB/s.

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	60.7
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1440	Ultra	Off	37.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	73.6
Baldur's Gate 3	2560	1440	Ultra	Not available	51.1
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	84
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest (4xMSAA, FX, AF 16x)	Not available	95.8
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra (AA ultra, AF 16x)	Not available	143.9

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Average fps at the resolution and preset named by the review. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Windows Performance	Idle	23.9
Windows Performance	Medium load	28.5
Windows Performance	Gaming	51.9
Windows Performance	Max load	53.7

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Measured at 15 cm. Ambient 23.8 dB(A). Idle 23.9 dB(A). 3DMark 06 load average 28.5 dB(A). Witcher 3 51.9 dB(A). Load maximum 53.7 dB(A).

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

53.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

51.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.4°C3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Hottest point on the top in the stress test.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40.8°C3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Hottest point on the bottom in the stress test.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AFramework Laptop 16 (2023, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S)

Test	Hours (h)
Idle	14.83
Wi-Fi browsing	9.13
Max load	1.53

Source3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Idle with minimum brightness and no Wi-Fi 14 h 50 min. Wi-Fi web browsing 9 h 08 min. Full-brightness load 1 h 32 min. The review does not state the power mode used for the battery tests or the Wi-Fi test brightness.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

17.2W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Highest idle reading 17.2 W. Idle minimum 9.5 W, average 17 W.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

171.9W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Witcher 3 ultra, average 171.9 W.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

175.7W3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Windows Performance mode. Load maximum 175.7 W in the stress test. 3DMark 06 load average 96.2 W.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

2.418kg(5.3 lb)3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Radeon-RX-7700S-Leistungsdebuet-Framework-Laptop-16-im-Test.796521.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review unit: Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7700S graphics module, 32 GB DDR5-5600, WD PC SN810 1 TB and the 2560 x 1600 165 Hz panel, the same hardware as this model. Windows set to Performance mode and AMD Adrenalin to Standard. Weighed 2.418 kg, power adapter 487 g. The same review unit is used for every measured value from this source.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer Processor section explicitly built on Intel Evo platform. Not inferred from generic CPU eligibility.

Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/surface-laptop-studio-2/SurfaceLaptopStudio2_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026October 2023 original Studio 2 Ecoprofile Labels and certifications explicitly says Surface Laptop Studio 2 is ENERGY STAR certified. Family certification applies to represented consumer hardware.

EPEAT

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Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/surface-laptop-studio-2/SurfaceLaptopStudio2_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact-model Ecoprofile says EPEAT registered in many countries at Gold level. Market-dependent original registration, not a promise every country remains active in 2026.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Surface Laptop Studio 2, Power supply, Quick start guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer In the box section. NVIDIA graphics power supply, Quick start and safety/warranty documents. Slim Pen 2 sold separately, commercial bundles excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 20261-year limited warranty.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer Warranty section: 1-year limited hardware warranty. Retained US SKU, paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker exact second-generation feature overview and consumer technical table.

Spec sheet

frame.work/laptop161Maker product pageframe.work/laptop16Read 10 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker September 2023 consumer specification PDF. Consumer i7-13700H and selected RTX 4050 rows retained. Commercial i7-13800H and RTX 2000 Ada configurations excluded.

Manual

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support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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