It just depends on the memory card reader in the surface. Surface book 2 is pretty much the ultimate windows 10 pc. Surface book 2 first noncamera to support uhsii cards. Just insert micro sd card and slide in to surface book surface book 2. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. Jan 21, 2020 these class 10 uhs 3 cards can handle 4k video and hires photos, which makes them perfect for your surface book 2. Samsungs evo select microsd cards boast wicked fast read and write speeds of up to 100mbs and 90mbs, respectively, and they even come with a fullsize adapter. Sandisk extreme 64gb microsdxc uhsi card with adapter. People can run a micro sd card over without breaking it. Putting aside the 15inch version of the surface book 2 a new size for this generation, there is very little difference in size between the old and the new models.
You can use usb storage or a microsd card of any size with your surface to store your documents, music, videos, and pictures. Surface book 2 1 year of office 365 microsoft complete additionally, save 20% to 50% on select surface accessories. If you have a surface book, you can also use a fullsize sd card. Best microsd cards for surface book 2 windows central 2020. It runs windows 10 pro and microsoft office2 flawlessly. No matter how you use your surface book, the surface pen gives you a precision inking experience. You can use sd cards to back up data on your surface or increase the. If you are looking to expand the storage of your surface book and surface book 2, the only thing you can do is using the sd card slot.
Introducing surface book 2, the most powerful surface book. That means that you can use a uhsii card in a device thats compatible with uhsi and vice versa. Pretty much faster readwrite times so photos load into your new surface book 2 quicker. Speed through daily tasks with dual or quadcore intel processors, up to 16gb of memory, and up to 1tb of lightningfast ssd.
Unfortunately the only alternative at this point is to buy one of the many macbook adapters out there, but none of. Dec 11, 2019 unfortunately, the baseqi adapter can t take advantage of the uhsii bus in the surface book 2, so its recommended to stick with a uhsi microsd card. Whether youre designing 3d models with cad, sketching with surface pen, or editing 4k video on an external monitor, surface book 2 has four versatile modes of use. Uhsi vs uhsii on microsd and sd cards have camera will travel. Surface submitted 1 year ago by wiidesiresurface laptop i5 4gb128gb. In fact, you will get lower speeds when using uhs 2 in the card slot than you would when using hi speed uhs 1 cards. Memory card adapters free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Surface book 2 the most powerful 2 in 1 model from. The tablet portion of surface book has everything to run on its own and it does have a surface connect port on the bottom edge that you can dock without using the keyboard base. Lexar provides such readers too, with its uhs 2 micro sd cards. Were expanding our pickupinstore service to more microsoft store locations every day. Nov 21, 2019 surface book and surface book 2 have a fullsize sd card interface capable of reading and writing sdxc cards with both uhsi and uhsii readwrite speeds.
These class 10 uhs 3 cards can handle 4k video and hires photos, which makes. It using the latest uhsiiu3 technology that can deliver the fastest transfer speed up to 150mbs. Since the sb2 has an sd reader im thinking of making the switch. Nov 25, 2019 surface book 2 is pretty much the ultimate windows 10 pc. Apr 30, 2018 despite being a 2in1 device, i can t see a scenario where i would actually use the surface book 2 in a tablet configuration. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Recommended sd card for surface book 2 15 for gaming. This will allow you to project your computer to a monitor. Microsofts new surface book handles storage expansion quite a bit differently than all previous surface models.
T 470s570, x270, x1 carbon, yoga 370900910, microsoft surface pro, book 2, msi phantom pro. That means ninja stealth drive is a safe secondary drive. Its an excellent notebook and tablet, depending on your needs. This is a product that can stay with you from the moment your inspiration strikes to making it a reality. Its simply too large and heavy of a device to effectively use a. October 17, 2017 microsoft unveiled the long awaited surface book 2.
The baseqi adapter was engineered for the surface book which only supported uhs i speed transfers for sd cards and as far as im aware has yet to be. Best microsd cards for microsoft surface of 2020 surface tip. Ninja stealth drive for microsoft surface book surface book. I just need to replace two 32 gb cards so it wouldnt be that expensive. Tackle complex tasks and graphicsintensive work on surface book 2. Macbook promacbook airipad pro 2020, surface book 2. How to add storage to microsofts surface book 2 on the. Best microsd expansion cards for surface book 2, book 3 in 2020. Surface book and surface book 2 have a fullsize sd card interface. Theres even the option for a dedicated gpu, and yes you can. Mar 04, 2020 if you need the fastest expansion storage on your microsoft surface devices, you can count on this lexar professional x. Nov 08, 2015 with its new surface book, the surface team is back to defining new product categories with a unique 2 in1 pc that really delivers on both performance and good looks. While it rocks slower graphics, processors, ram, storage, and wifi, youve got quite the compelling 2 in1 pc if youre looking for something special on a. Unfortunately, the baseqi adapter can t take advantage of the uhsii bus in the surface book 2, so its recommended to stick with a uhsi microsd card.
Best microsd expansion cards for surface book 2, book 3 in. Of course, surface book 2 is a powerful laptopit runs professionalgrade software with highspeed intel processors, blazing nvidia graphics, lightingfast storage, and delivers up to 17 hours of battery life, so you can get things done. The surface book is a laptop that can be a tablet when you need it, not the other way around. Microsd card adapter for 15 inch surface book 2 book2.
Oct 27, 2017 sure, the surface book 2 has a powerful lineup of seventh and eightgen processors and the i78650u is a stellar chip but hps use of the i77700hq and included thermal cooling allows for. Unfortunately, the baseqi adapter cant take advantage of the uhsii bus in the surface book 2, so its recommended to stick with a uhsi microsd card. Since it is a fullsized sd card slot, you will need a fullsized sd card or sd card adapter. Pro u3 a1 v30 extreme speed 100mbs uhs i uhs 1 tf xc microsdxc memory. Onedrive files, and even so you still need the fastest micro sd card you can get. This time around, we get a fullsized sd slot rather than microsd. We know the sb2 comes with a uhs ii bus for sdcards, but does the. But when i got the sb it took a regular sd card and the card stuck out to the point that it would in danger if i left it in while the sb was a carrying case. This uhsi microsd card offers read speeds up to 100mbs and is plenty reliable. Surface book and surface book 2 have a fullsize sd card interface capable of reading and writing sdxc cards with both uhsi and uhsii readwrite speeds. However the depth of the slot is about half length of the card. Surface book 2 is a robust laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio that adapts to the ways you work and create best. If your device is not equipped with a sd card reader or you require faster readwrite speeds, you may extend the functionality of the device with the use of a usb card reader.
The new surface book 3 is similar to the surface 2 in all ways. Microsoft has finally updated its surface book lineup. To see what types of sd cards are compatible with your surface, see. I need the same for my surface book 2, but i havent had time to look at the specs to see if all of these would work or if only some of them would work. Despite being a 2in1 device, i can t see a scenario where i would actually use the surface book 2 in a tablet configuration. These class 10 uhs 3 cards can handle 4k video and hires photos, which makes them perfect for your surface book 2.
Sandisk 200gb ultra microsdxc uhsi memory card with adapter 100mbs, c10, u1, full hd, a1, micro sd card sdsquar200ggn6ma. Microsdxc class 10 uhsi u1 a1 with fullhd video recording. In fact, you will get lower speeds when using uhs2 in the card slot than you would when using hi speed uhs1 cards. To benefit from uhs2 on surface book 2 you will need a usb 3. In this comparison, im only going to use cards that are rated higher than uhs1. To add more storage after purchase, you can use a standard sd card. How to get started with your surface book microsoft. The surface book is a laptop that can be a tablet when you need it. And with dedicated nvidia geforce gpus, working with intensive photo, video, and 3d software and apps is a snap.
Sandisk 400gb extreme microsdxc uhsi memory card with adapter c10, u3, v30, 4k, a2, micro sd sdsqxa1400ggn6ma 4. Thought id post in case anyone was curious about this specification. Micro sd cards for surface 2 windows central forums. If you remove the base, the keyboard and trackpad of the surface book will not work. Buy surface book 2 essentials bundle microsoft store.
How to add storage to microsofts surface book 2 on the cheap. Also keep in mind that the write speeds are minimum manufacturers can. Differences between microsofts surface book 2 and surface. Microsoft promised 5 hours of autonomous work and 17 hours of video playback with a full charge. Jul 22, 2016 when i purchased my surface book 2 with 256gb i planned on expanding the storage with a micro sd card like i did on my surface pro.
That said, i love the surface book, but if someone is looking for a tablet as the primary use case with some time spent using it as a laptop, the pro 3 or 4 is better, as that is the intended use of those devices. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. But if you do so, youll be limited to the lower spec, in this case uhsi. Baseqi aluminum microsd adapter for microsoft surface book. The baseqi adapter was engineered for the surface book which only supported uhs i speed transfers for sd cards and as far as im aware has yet to be updated for the sb2. Nov 07, 2015 microsofts new surface book handles storage expansion quite a bit differently than all previous surface models. In the office or on the road, surface book 2 brings the best of microsoft to everything you do.
We know the sb2 comes with a uhs ii bus for sdcards, but does the baseqi adapter support uhs ii speeds. The uhsi and uhsii specifications are designed to be backward compatible. Sandisk ultra 64 gb microsdxc class 10 uhs 1 memory card 30mbs with adapter sdsdqu064gaffpa by sandisk. Baseqi aluminum microsd adapter for microsoft surface book 2 15 model351a 4. Aug 30, 2019 you can use usb storage or a microsd card of any size with your surface to store your documents, music, videos, and pictures. Surface works with standard microsd card formatsmicrosd, microsdhc, and microsdxc.
With its new surface book, the surface team is back to defining new product categories with a unique 2in1 pc that really delivers on both performance and good looks. Surface pro 2 surface pro 3 surface pro 4 surface pro 5 surface book surface studio. Amplim 128 gb microsd sdxc class 10 pro u3 a1 v30 extreme speed 100mbs uhsi uhs1 tf xc microsdxc. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here. Whether youre designing 3d models with cad, sketching with surface pen, or editing 4k video on an external monitor, surface book 2 has four versatile modes of use to help you find your breakthrough. Problem is that uhs ii cards are comparatively very expensive andor small at this point.
Theres even the option for a dedicated gpu, and yes you can even game on it. Surface book 2 first noncamera to support uhsii cards self. Uhsi vs uhsii on microsd and sd cards have camera will. Pluginandforget baseqi is a short low profile micro sd adapter designed exclusively for surface book surface book 2. Sits 100% flush and hidden within your surface book surface book 2. To benefit from uhs 2 on surface book 2 you will need a usb 3.
Microsoft vient dactualiser son ordinateur portable surface book 3. One of the best ways to lower the initial cost of a surface book 2 is to. To watch movies on the big screen or make a presentation to an audience, you may want to connect your surface book to an external display such as a tv, monitor, or projector. Sure, the surface book 2 has a powerful lineup of seventh and eightgen processors and the i78650u is a stellar chip but hps use of the i77700hq and included thermal cooling allows for. This immediately caught my eye, i havent seen someone mention it yet. We suggest users to back up all of their important files on there. Im coming from a mac so i was researching which cf card reader to buy. Ninja stealth drive for microsoft surface book surface. If you have been eyeing the surface book 2, this could be a good time since prices will definitely fall. Using the surface book base without screentablet attached.
349 1040 150 14 1485 580 209 1354 53 123 971 1167 806 575 762 92 1353 329 1359 990 1455 240 123 1259 1005 1194 969 1381 549 873 1401 691 336 855 1194 1499 1372 711 1281 174 777 835 1018 706 698 679 1338 236