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Microsoft

Microsoft Surface 2

Tablet Released

Display diagonal
10.60 in
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40*

Display

Display diagonal
10.60 in
Resolution
1080 x 1920
Horizontal pixels
1,080 px
Vertical pixels
1,920 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40*
Processor
Nvidia Tegra 4
Graphics
ULP GeForce (72 cores)*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 2 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB
    Capacity
    2 GB

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Windows RT
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
4.0
NFC
No*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)*
Height
173 mm
Width
275 mm
Thickness
8.90 mm
Weight
680 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 28 fields
Body Weight
675.9 g (1.49 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    675.9*
    unit
    g*
    original
    675.9 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
10.6 inches, 309.8 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    309.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    309.8 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,920*
    y
    1,080*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1920 x 1080*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Microsoft Windows RT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.7 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
ULP GeForce (72 cores)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Microsoft Surface 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
3.5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB 3.0, OTG*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Dark Titanium*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 330 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.9 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 in*
    span
    • 39*
    • 46*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Surface 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 38 fields
body weight
675.9 g (1.49 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    675.9*
    unit
    g*
    original
    675.9 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
10.6 inches, 309.8 cm (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.6 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    309.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    309.8 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,920*
    y
    1,080*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1920 x 1080*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
ClearType technology*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Surface 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
USB 3.0, USB Host support*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
TV-out via HDMI port MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Photo viewer/editor Microsoft Office 2013 RT SkyDrive (200 GB cloud storage) Skype free international calls and Wi-Fi for 1 year*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    200*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    200 GB*
    span
    • 139*
    • 145*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Dark Titanium*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Microsoft Windows RT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.7 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
ULP GeForce (72 cores)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 330 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Built-in 2-stage kickstand*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
3.5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    3.5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2013, September. Released 2013, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.9 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 in*
    span
    • 39*
    • 46*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data