This Surface Book weighs 3.63lb and is equipped with larger battery that provides up to 16 hours of battery life while watching videos. Microsoft has outfitted the device with a 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM to offer fast access times and the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously. Windows 10 Pro is installed on the solid-state drive. Another notable feature is an SD card slot, so you can expand the Surface Book's storage capabilities and transfer content from digital cameras.

Expanding the Surface Book's capabilities can be accomplished by connecting printers, monitors, and other devices to its two USB 3.0 ports, headset jack, and mini-DisplayPort output. For wireless connections, it comes with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Once connected online, you can conduct face-to-face conversation utilizing the onboard speakers, microphone, and 5MP front-facing webcam. Moreover, photos of your surroundings can be taken using the 8MP rear webcam.