Hi guys, yesterday connected my sp4 to an external monitor at work and i got 5 hours battery life, i wanna know if the external monitor will increase the battery drain. Battery life microsoft has worked hard to make the battery life a standout feature of the surface book 2, and it has succeeded, with a stated battery life. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running microsoft 365 apps and demanding graphics. I have used several tools including powercfg options etc and noticed two main problems. Surface book battery replacement surface book battery. Microsoft surface studio is the first all in one device created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2016. Nov 16, 2017 the microsoft surface book 2 has much to recommend it, but its battery life dominates the competition. When it comes to technology we naturally expect the newer product to be better in nearly every way than the earlier generation.
The surface book has a 70 wh battery, split into 18 wh in the clipboard, and 52 wh in the base. Device manufacturers battery life claims often widely differ from realworld battery numbers, and apparently some surface book 2 owners are seeing very different actual battery durations than. Keep your laptop defragmentation regularly to prolong the laptop battery life. Microsoft surface book teardown reveals almost impossibleto. Ultimate tips to max out microsoft surface battery life. Does the 15inch surface book 2 really have batterydrain. The surface book beat the macbook pro 6 to 4 including two ties, with big wins because of its selection of ports, a variety of configurations and longer battery life.
Surface book 2 performance, battery and conclusion. The surface book 2 is one of the most powerful inch laptops ever made, with amazing battery life, a highresolution display, and great internal components. Battery life estimates battery life estimates based on observed drains. Battery life on the surface book is both pretty good and. Surface is designed to work between 32f and 95f or 0c to 35c.
Battery limit setting surface surface microsoft docs. It seems in the case of the surface pro 7 microsoft did not get that memo, as buyers of microsofts latest highend tablet report of surface pro 7 poor battery life well below expectation. Battery life on the surface book is both pretty good and surprisingly disappointing. The ultimate laptop adapts to the way that you work, and combines a powerful intel core i5 processor with 8gb of memory and up to 12 hours of battery life. Jan 25, 2016 i recently switched from a macbook air 11 20 to the new surface book base specs.
The lowerkeyboard portion has its own separate battery, and replacing that requires additional instructions. It endured for hours and 7 minutes on the laptop mag battery test, which browses the web continuously over wifi at. The amount of time your battery lasts will vary depending on the kinds of things you do with. How to use your surface book 2 as a portable wireless display. Unpacking the keyboard portion of the surface book is a comparative walk in the park. Surface pro 4 and surface book sleep battery drain. Now the power button doesnt work as well, as i have to detach and re attach the screen for the power button to work again. Microsofts surface books get massive battery, graphics boost. Nov 02, 2015 when we talk about any portable device, battery life is always a part of that conversation. And its a problem for anyone who needs to push the cpu.
Microsoft finally fixes power woes on surface book and surface pro 4. Microsofts surface book 2 power supply problem isnt limited. Does the 15inch surface book 2 really have batterydrain issues. Heres a closer look at what is happening with the alleged battery drain of the 15inch. Battery life and charge time the microsoft surface book. The surface book 2s 15hour battery easily outlasts your workday. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update.
While microsoft did not change the look of the surface book, they did reengineer key components like the keyboard, trackpad and. Well, if youre having problems or just curious, you can always run a battery report against your surface tablet or surface book. Setting the device on battery limit changes the protocol for. Microsoft surface studio 1st gen specs full technical. Podercamino 98wh carry on ms portable charger power bank external battery for microsoft surface book surface laptop surface pro 6 5 4 3 2 rt usb qc quick charge fast charging tablet smartphone sb2680. Oct 26, 2016 the surface book i7 has a 30 percent battery life jump from 2015s model, which boasted 12 hours of juice. Second, when using the surface book, my battery life was only around 56 hours. A man sits at his desk with his surface book 2 in laptop mode and. The new surface pro has some significant drawbacks, but its still one of. Nov 21, 2017 by default, the surface book 2 is set to run in its lowestpower, lowestperformance state, even when plugged in. Especially in terms of disk performance using an internal nvme disk, the surface book is amazingly fast.
Battery limit option is a uefi setting that changes how the surface device battery is charged and may prolong its longevity. That move may have been unnecessary, however, as, after 7 hours of constant note taking, i ended the day with 56% battery life. Dec 28, 2017 the surface book 2 has a power problem. So i have been working hard trying many different things in order to fix my horrible battery life. My reasoning was to extend my battery life while on the move, as the air was only netting me around 6 hours on windows. Seven tips to prolong your surface book laptop battery life 1. Nov 03, 2015 microsoft claims just 4 hours of battery life in tablet mode. Use this guide to replace the battery in the screen portion of the surface book. The surface book i7 has a 30 percent battery life jump from 2015s model, which boasted 12 hours of juice. When in tablet mode the battery life is reduced as there are two batteries, one in the body and a smaller one behind the screen, but it still.
While the surface book is intended to be used while docked, its display packs a 18. Microsoft surface book battery replacement ifixit repair guide. Dec 21, 2017 the original surface book we tested was the core i5 model, and it offered amazing battery life that the core i7 model with a discrete gpu couldnt quite match. The books display battery is actually easier to remove than the cell in the surface pro 4.
In this guide, you will learn how to convert your surface battery capacity in mwh to mah and know about battery information of all surface. This setting is recommended in cases in which the device is continuously connected to power, for example when devices are integrated into kiosk solutions. First, when sleeping, my surface book would drain large amounts while asleep. Oct 16, 2019 the surface book 2 is one of the most powerful inch laptops ever made, with amazing battery life, a highresolution display, and great internal components. Performance, battery life and verdict surface book 2. While most laptop computers usually have a single battery, the surface book is an exception with a. Nov 16, 2017 microsofts surface book 2 is bigger, better sequel.
Amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life. The keyboard dock and tablet have individual batteries that offer radically different lives. The tablet part can only be opened by pulling the display out, and thats very risky. The surface laptop is the pinnacle of design engadget. The surface book is one of the most compelling products microsoft has released in several years and for the first time in decades, the companys first. Nov 20, 2017 to preserve battery life i turned down brightness to its darkest mode, and everything remained perfectly legible in fluorescent lighting.
Much needed refinement 2015 seems to have been a turning point for microsofts surface hardware initiative. The surface studio will turn your desk into a studio with a large 28 pixelsense display. Surface book 2 high performance business laptop microsoft. The tablet sections undocked battery life is also a little short compared to the regular surface pros. Microsoft has worked hard to make the battery life a standout feature of the surface book 2, and it has succeeded, with a stated battery life. Run battery report on surface tablet or surface book. I was frustrated because my surface book otherwise seemed free of defects. Having said that, the battery life of the surface book 2 remains very impressive. Testing was conducted by microsoft in october 2017 using a preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. You can configure your surface as a beautiful portable wireless display or secondary monitor with the mouse. Turn off backlit on your surface type cover backlit on your surface type cover also a minor part of battery draining, you can it off to get some extra battery life for your surface pro 4. This is the ultimate tips to max out your microsoft surface battery life as long as possible when you are in the class, meeting or working on the site. Is adding an external monitor will drain my battery.
Surface battery wont charge or surface wont run on battery. Microsofts surface book 2 is bigger, better sequel cnet. Battery life and charge time the microsoft surface book 2. How to fix surface book 2 battery drain while gaming or in. The book includes a keyboard, which was an addon purchase with the pro, and the screen was nicer and the battery life was going to be better. Usage history history of system usage on ac and battery. Feb 17, 2016 a new firmware patch from microsoft finally addresses. Up to 17 hours of battery life for local video playback. It may also be that its pulling down smaller updates and doing general background shit since you just got it. Play modern games or encode video and youre going to drain the battery or see reduced performance. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. Is there a way to replace the battery in the surface book. Owners complain of surface pro 7 poor battery life. Microsoft surface book battery replacement ifixit repair.
Sadly, it also struggles with a maddening battery drain issue during intense loads. Microsoft finally fixes power woes on surface book and. Surface pro 4 and surface book sleep battery drain could be because of windows hello. To get your questions answered, we suggest you to contact or visit our microsoft store near you. These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. The surface book 2 manages to go really fast and yet last forever on a charge. Well, it turns out those small refinements mainly, battery life make all the difference. Microsofts 15inch surface book 2 laptop suffers from battery drain during heavy gaming or gpu usage, a problem the verge first identified.
Ultimate tips for mastering microsoft surface book 2. This result is a testament to the sheer amount of battery given to the surface book 2 15inch by its larger size. Follow these tips to extend the lifetime of your battery. If youre having problems charging your surface book, make sure the clipboard is fully attached to the keyboard. Underneath all the extra stuff, the surface book is a solid laptop in terms of ergonomics, performance and, yes, even battery life. The surface laptop is microsofts most traditional device yet, but thats exactly what makes it appealing. With a fetching, minimalist design and some of the best battery life. Aug 26, 2017 not exactly you need to take it to a microsoft store its impossible to change either of the batteries without causing severe damage.
Nov 21, 2017 microsoft has confirmed that there are issues with the surface book 2 that can cause it to still drain the battery even when connected to power using the adapter that comes in the box. Microsoft targets apple with supersized surface book 2. I got the version with an intel core i7, 8gb of memory, 256gb of storage and a dedicated nvidia graphics card. Surface pro 2017 has 45 wh battery, so the math is incorrect here. Hello, we bought a new surface book 2 and so far i love it, except for one major issue. Surface book delivers an innovative blend of power, graphic performance, and versatility. Microsofts surface book 2 is an impressive pc in many ways, and battery life should be one of them, given microsofts claim of up to 17 hours life. To say that the surface book 2 is powerful would be an understatement. Performance and battery life is where the surface book really starts to shine. For info about how you can extend the life of your battery, view the following. But then as you said, it didnt seem to make sense to go that far and not get the dgpu.
With the newest intel chipset, 16gb of ram and a hard drive of 1tb, it is likely to expect a high rate of consumption it is not surprising that users are concerned about the battery life of their devices. When you start moving the slider away from best battery life, the system. The surface book s battery life reflects its focus on being a laptop first, tablet second. Battery capacity history charge capacity history of the systems batteries. Battery life on surface book 2 microsoft community. Testing conducted by microsoft in september 2019 using preproduction software and preproduction. Performance, battery life and verdict microsoft surface. The surface book 2 is sleek, svelte, and damn powerful.
Running only the powermark test on the tablet, the surface book. Lithiumion batteries are sensitive to high temperatures, so keep your surface out of the sun and dont leave it in a hot car. Microsoft claims the surface book 2 battery can be replaced by microsoft authorized service providers. Im having also new problems with battery life as well as power button since last update. Microsofts surface books get massive battery, graphics. Surface book 2 15 poor battery perfomance microsoft community. Maximize your surface battery life microsoft support. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. The microsoft surface book 2 has much to recommend it, but its battery life dominates the competition. Adjust the when my pc is asleep and on battery power, disconnect from the network setting choose always or managed by windows instead of never. While microsoft has promised 12 hours of continual usage. The air did of course fare better on os x 78 hours but i would find myself in remote desktop all day long as i generally use windows exclusively these days for development. The innovative microsoft surface book offers comfortable ergonomics, a big, beautiful screen, more than 15 hours of battery life, and the power to make short work of. Microsoft claims when used as a laptop the surface book will offer 12 hours mixed use if both batteries are fully charged.
Nov 24, 2017 surfacebook 2 battery drains even when plugged in microsofts power pack cant deliver the juice fast enough to keep up by simon sharwood 24 nov 2017 at 04. After having done extensive research on powerful laptops and battery life, despite the high price tag compared to others, we decided to go with the surface book 2. Simply put, this is the most powerful 2in1 laptop weve ever tested. Leave the power cord behind with up to 17 hours of battery life for allday power on the go.
With a 12hour battery life and windows friendly features, microsoft sure has a winner in the surface book, provided the draining of battery and issues where the laptop keeps hanging are sorted out. I, and others on this forum, have tried many things, and i have two procedures that have significantly improved my battery life. Dgtech g3hta044h g3hta020h dak822470k laptop battery compatible microsoft surface book 1 cr7. My battery used to last at least 12 hours during normal work, now it lasts less than 56 hours with battery saver and low brightness. Microsoft confirms surface book 2s power problem the verge. Surfacebook 2 battery drains even when plugged in the register. Microsoft surface battery capacity a complete list. Oct 17, 2017 during a media event, microsoft corporate vp of devices panos panay claimed that each surface book 2 is twice as fast as a macbook pro of the same screen size while delivering 70 percent more. Install surface and windows updates to keep your device performing at its best. Surface book keeps draining battery after lid close. The battery life for the latest devices, such as surface pro 4 is a serious reason for concern.
Microsofts surface book 2 drains the battery while gaming. In this guide, you will learn how to convert your surface battery capacity in mwh to mah and know about battery information of all surface models. Oct 17, 2017 the tablet portion alone is rated for 5 hours of battery life. Nov 16, 2017 the microsoft surface book 2 15inch has much to recommend it, but battery life is arguably the standout feature. On october 26, 2016, microsoft announced an updated surface book with a new nvidia geforce gtx 965m gpu and additional battery life over the original.
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