Surface Studio is an entirely new device designed for the creative process. Its roomy and adjustable 28-inch PixelSense Display provides a huge canvas for all kinds of work. Position it upright to sketch, paint, and edit photos, or lay it flat to draw on it like a drafting table. With Surface Studio, the possibilities are limitless.
A brilliant screen for your ideas
Strikingly large and incredibly thin, the razor-sharp PixelSense Display draws you in with its immersive picture quality. Lose yourself in 10-bit color depth, visualize ideas as you paint, edit, and design, then watch your ideas leap off the screen with 13.5 million pixels of true-to-life color and clarity. From across the room or just 10 inches away, the view is always inspiring.
Effortlessly transforms from desk to studio
Whether upright in Desktop Mode or lying flat in Studio Mode, Surface Studio delivers amazing versatility to enhance the creative process. Touch, draw, visualize, and develop your ideas—just like you would on a sheet of paper. And when used with a unique set of tools like Surface Pen, Surface Dial1, and Windows Ink, you’ll have even more control over the way you create.
Ready for your workday
Designed to handle your most hectic workday, Surface Studio features a brilliant, adjustable display that's ideal for collaborating and sharing work with teammates. And video calls feel like face-to-face meetings thanks to the 1080p camera and speakers powered by premium Dolby Audio. It also features the enterprise-grade security of Windows Hello2, which quickly signs you in with just a look.
The power you need
With 6th Gen Intel Core processors and discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics, Surface Studio is the ultimate device for running professional-grade software like SOLIDWORKS, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Autodesk1. And when paired with Surface Pen and Surface Dial, these powerful applications take creative versatility to a whole new level.
Meticulously crafted
Built with striking lines and a small footprint, Surface Studio has a minimal and modern design that fits perfectly in any workspace. It features a counterbalanced hinge that effortlessly moves between Desktop Mode and Studio Mode, creating the perfect way to work.
A canvas for your ideas
Get more from Surface Studio with Surface Pen and Surface Dial1. Pen rests in your hand comfortably for natural writing and erasing. It features 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity and a working eraser. And with Dial, simply click and hold it to display a radial menu of tools that make it easier and faster to work in applications like Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam1, and more.
Log in, kick back
Surface Studio is great for unwinding after long workdays. Settle in with a movie or binge watch your favorite shows on the roomy screen. Share pictures from your last vacation with friends and family. Play your favorite games with a paired Xbox Wireless Controller3. However you choose to relax, Surface Studio is ready to kick back whenever you are.
Tech specs
Display
Screen: 28" PixelSense Display Resolution: 4500 x 3000 (192 DPI) Color settings: sRGB, DCI-P3, and Vivid color profiles, individually color calibrated Touch: 10-point multi-touch Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Surface Pen Zero Gravity Hinge
Rapid hybrid drive options: 64GB SSD with 1TB HDD, 128GB SSD with 1TB HDD, 128GB SSD with 2TB HDD
Memory
8GB, 16GB, or 32GB RAM
Wireless
Wi-Fi: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology Xbox Wireless built-in3
Dimensions and weight
Display: 25.09 x 17.27 x 0.44 in (637.35 x 438.90 x 11.4 mm) Base: 9.84 x 8.66 x 1.26 in (250.00 x 220.00 x 32.20 mm) Weight: 21.07 lbs max (9.56 kg)
Connections and expansions
4 USB 3.0 Full-size SD card reader (SDXC compatible) Mini Displayport 3.5mm headset jack Compatible with Surface Dial onscreen interaction1
Cameras
Windows Hello2 face sign-in camera 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video
Audio
Dual microphones Stereo 2.1 speakers with Dolby Audio Premium 3.5mm headset jack
Buttons and keyboard
Physical buttons: Volume and power Surface Pen Surface Keyboard Surface Mouse
Security
TPM chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello2 face sign-in
In the box
Surface Studio Surface Pen Surface Keyboard Surface Mouse Power cord with grip-release cable
Compare Surface Models
Surface Studio
An entirely new device designed to enhance the creative process.
Sketch, paint, and draw on the 28-inch PixelSense Display Work upright in Desktop Mode or flat in Studio Mode Collaborate and share work with teammates Run professional-grade software Log in with facial recognition technology Built with innovative counterbalanced hinge
Screen size and weight: 28" PixelSense Display Resolution: 4500 x 3000 21.07 lbs (9.56 kg)
Operating system and software: Windows 10 Pro Office 365 30-day trial
Battery life: N/A
Ports: Four full-size USB 3.0 Ultra-High Speed Full-size SD card reader Headset jack Mini Displayport Ethernet
Surface Book with Performance Base
A revolution in laptop design and the most powerful device in its class.
Write and draw on the PixelSense Display Twice the processing power of MacBook Pro 13 Run professional-grade software Log in with facial recognition technology Built with innovative Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge
Screen size and weight: 13.5"PixelSense Display Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch 3.63 lbs (1,647g)
Operating system and software: Windows 10 Pro Office 365 30-day trial
Battery life: Up to 16 hours4
Ports: Two full-size USB 3.0 Full-size SD card reader Surface Connect Headset jack Mini Displayport
Surface Book
The most powerful Surface laptop to handle any task.
Experience all the activities on a Surface Pro 4 plus: Shoot video and edit in Premiere Pro with amazing fluidity and smoothness With a discreet GPU, run professional-grade software—Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, or Visual Studio—without compromise
Screen size and weight: PixelSense Display Resolution: 3000 x 2000 13.5" 3.34 lbs (1516g)
Operating system and software: Windows 10 Pro Office 365 30-day trial
Battery life: Up to 12 hours5
Ports: Two full-size USB 3.0 Ultra-High Speed Full-size SD card reader Headset jack Mini Displayport Surface Connect
Surface Pro 4
The perfect balance of size and power for working on the go.
Run desktop software just like a laptop Stream music and movies Write and draw directly on your screen Organize and enhance photos Make music with professional grade apps 3D modeling with AutoCAD (i7 models only)
Screen size and weight: PixelSense Display Resolution: 2736 x 1824 12.3" 1.69 lbs (766g)
Operating system and software: Windows 10 Pro Office 365 30-day trial
Battery life: Up to 9 hours6
Ports: Full-size USB 3.0 microSD card reader Mini Displayport Headset jack Cover port Surface Connect
Ratings and reviews
Rated 5 out of5 byD920 fromExcellent for work and homeRight out of the box this system has become a must have item for the entire family. We love the pen and the dial. My kids use the Studio to draw pictures and play minecraft, while I use it to review and mark-up documents for work. I now prefer using this to having a printed document given the screen clarity, ability to zoom in on small print, and the pen/inking features which accommodate my very messy handwriting. I had been using (and still use) the surface book, so it was easy to get started on this system and recommend drawboard pdf as your first download if you do document review. Can't wait to start editing our go pro video with this. Enjoy.
Date published: 2017-01-11
Rated 5 out of5 byWowed fromEverything I hoped it would beIt took mere moments to get it out of the box and working. The screen is mesmerizing it is so sharp and vibrant.The cool thing about this device is that it makes you want to do cool stuff. My kids are often are more interested in coloring, painting and drawing than they are in video games or even streaming video because the Surface Studio creates so many possibilities. Even organizing clippings, resources and notes for a document is more engaging and seamless when you tilt the screen down and use the touch and pen inputs. Even making notes to yourself or shopping lists feels more natural with the multiple ways of interacting with the computer.Windows Hello face recognition works as well as the demonstrations have shown, even when your kids look a lot alike.The only thing that is lacking is for more software developers to take full advantage of the pen, dial and multi-touch possibilities.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of5 byNivsole frombeautiful screen with touchThe studio sits at our built in desk area right off of our kitchen. Its the families central hub for everything. We had a nuc before on a 27 inch Samsung uhd monitor and the surface studio has everything and more for a similar price. Top notch quality and everything works great together. We use Cortana as our Alexa and it works great. The only thing I kept from my previous set up are my Bose monitor speakers. Love the screen its amazing. If your used to a big monitor with mouse and keyboard you almost forget it has touch until one of you kids touches it and you think ah snap I forgot I can touch it. Bottom line the surface team made a great productivity tool and a great all in one with great specs. The main reason I wanted this pc is for drawing. I illustrate and I have purchased several surface computers, the studio is the computer I've wanted and needed for me and my family to enjoy and work on.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 4 out of5 byBJToepper fromStunning design with room for improvementThe machine sits proudly on my desk immediately next to a late 2014 iMac 5K computer. In most design respects it matches or outshines the Mac. The hinged monitor is the paramount feature, and it performs as expected: clear and crisp in viewing, a huge writing surface, with the entire thing convertible to a writing surface. Wonderful! I love it!I've been stymied by some of the shortcomings, however, especially considering the price point. Some of these items are really cheap fixes, and why Microsoft didn't consider them upfront is bothersome:1) The USB ports do not supply enough power to my Blu Ray drive for it to work. I'm guessing the ports are essentially under-powered laptop ports, rather than more robust desktop ports. I've had to use a powered USB hub, which means more wires on the desktop, detracting from the elegant footprint of the computer.2) The hybrid drive is a bit of a head scratcher, especially with SSD prices falling continuously. My iMac is two years older and has an 1TB SSD. At the very least, a large SSD should have been an option.3) The included keyboard and mouse don't connect immediately at startup, requiring a small but annoying delay. I have to tap the keyboard a few times to get it to connect. The keyboard's keytops also seem to want to pop off if I press them at a "just-so" angle. Finally, if you ever want to modify the BIOS (UEFI), you'll want to keep a corded keyboard around, as the included keyboard doesn't connect to the computer at all in that mode.
Date published: 2017-01-11
Rated 4 out of5 byRon1952 fromGreat machineAlthough I have only had the computer for a week and have not had a chance yet to fully explore all its capabilities I am pleased with my purchase. The monitor is the best I have ever owned and it is nicely complimented with the use of the Surface Dial and Surface Pen. The only thing that I would like improved on this computer would be a more powerful graphics card as it limits gaming as well as any possibility for virtual reality applications.
Date published: 2016-12-23
Rated 5 out of5 byMontag1937 fromFamily artistsI purchased this for my daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. They were amazed at the style (no tower). They were overjoyed at what the Surface Studio could do and have not yet completing its possibilities.
Date published: 2016-12-08
Rated 5 out of5 bySpeednet fromNear perfectThe Surface lineup has been known for its high quality screens, and not only is the Surface Studio's no exception, but Microsoft has really outdone themselves here. It is literally the best screen you will have ever seen.On top of its incredible color and sharpness, the screen is incredibly (and uniformly) thin, feels very solid, and is packed with features. It's basically got all the features and buttons of a huge tablet, and in fact if you lay it nearly flat you can operate it as such. It's a huge rebuke to Apple's misguided insistence of not putting a touch screen in their computers.Having the computer built into the base of the stand turns out to be a much better choice than putting it in back of the monitor, as Apple does with its iMac. The only downside is a slight bit of fan noise, but to be clear it is not a loud computer. It's just that because the computer is located directly in front of your on the table, the fans are closer to your ears. But you don't really even notice the computer, it just looks like a stand.The speakers are pretty decent, and offer good volume. Naturally, with everything so compact, you won't get a ton of low-end sound, but it's pretty good.The included keyboard and mouse are good, and feel high-end. Both are Bluetooth connected, and connection quality has been consistently strong. On the keyboard the only nitpick I have is I wish there was a bit of space between the cursor arrow key stack and the alpha and numeric components it sits between. The uniform spacing makes it hard to locate the cursor movement keys without looking down. That may be helped with practice, but it could be avoided with just a bit of spacing.Anyone who is not familiar with Windows Hello is going to be shocked how cool the feature is on the Surface Studio. The computer just looks at you for a second, figures out who you are, and logs you in. It works just as quickly and well as it does on the Surface Book laptop. (People concerned with privacy should know that it is all done locally on your PC -- nothing is transmitted to Microsoft.)While the Surface Studio is an obvious match for creative types, the real news here is just how great the computer is for everyone else. I could not be happier with my purchase, and I already have another one on order.
Date published: 2016-12-15
Rated 5 out of5 byEduardo Lopez fromHigh speed, excellent for engineers.I'm a structural engineer from Venezuela and work with complex structures Analysis with finite elements. The first thing I did was to run an one hundred story building, slabs included, no rigid diaphragm, 100 modes in dynamic análisis, only last 4 minutes.
[2] Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.
[3] Xbox Wireless controller sold separately.
[4] Up to 16 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in August 2016 using preproduction Intel Core i7, 1TB, 16 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
[5] Up to 12 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
[6] Up to 9 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB= 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.
