Multimonitor via usbc for the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, also see the separate article. I have even had trouble with one 4k and one 2k working consistently. The latest news has revealed that the microsoft surface pro 5 is going to support 2k display as well as 4k display. Microsofts surface book 2 is undeniably one of the most powerful modular laptops on the market, and its. Best external monitors for surface pro can be had for cheap with amazon prime day deals. It seemed logical that only the beefier nvidia graphics card. If you have trouble getting things working when you try to connect surface to a tv, monitor, or projector. Best mini displayport to displayport cable for microsoft. All you need is the right adapter or cable and the mini displayport on your surface.
Users can expand their mobile or desktop setup to include a full hd vga. My surface pro 3 was able to get max 4k resolution 3840 x 2160 at only 30hz max on the same monitor. Microsoft s latest surface book 2 update fixes its dreaded. I had already tried several 4k monitors and found that the surface book could run with fine in duplicate mode 3000 x 2000 on both the surface book and the external monitor. We have investigated a few approaches and there are unique tradeoffs that are not easy to discern from manufacturer marketing materials.
Could i also have the surface book screen open as a 3rd monitor. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. Microsoft will reportedly release a surface studio monitor. If you have never used a monitor at 30hz, it is an awful experience, everything. Notably important to me was the support of my two 60 hz displayport 1. Nov 16, 2017 microsofts surface book 2 is the most powerful mobile surface device yet. Microsofts surface book 2 has some design limitations, such as an.
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 everyday and multimedia tasks. Choose the right microsoft 365 for you during checkout. How to run two 4k monitors from your surface petri. The easiest way to connect a surface pro 3, surface pro 4, or surface book to two monitors is with. Buy syncwire mini displayport to hdmi 4k adapter ultradurable thunderbolt to hdmi adapter for apple macbook airpro, mac, microsoft surface prodock book, monitor, projector or more white. Feb 23, 2019 multimonitor via usbc for the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, also see the separate article. Finally, a real and working solution to the surface pro external monitor problems that have been a pain for so many of us. Best ext monitor for a surface book with a 3000 x 2000.
Internally the surface book 2 has a discreet nvidia graphics system, as well as a more basic intel display adapter. I had a samsung 4k monitor that outputted 4k no problem via the surface dock using my surface book. In short, the surface book 2 has a superior display to the vast majority. In fact, the chart shows and i have confirmed that the surface book and dock both in fact support a single 4k monitor at 60 hz. As far as i am concerned, this concession breaks surface book s promise as a viable workstation replacement. Microsoft is reportedly planning to release a monitoronly version of its surface studio in 2020. Hi all, i have the surface pro 4 i5, 8g connected to my samsung lu28d590ds 4k monitor. I recently bought a 4k monitor lg 27ud68 and am unable to get better than 1920x1080 60hz using a mini dp to hdmi adapter.
Microsoft surface screen size and resolution a complete list. Oct 27, 2015 microsofts new surface book is an incredible laptop, but you can also expand its capabilities by attaching one or more external displays. Lots of things are working better with my surface book experience. The microsoft surface book has a fullfunction pc on the top of the device that allows you to use it as a tablet or clipboard form factor. So i checked for a solution on dells website and they were spot on with a fix. I am using the surface usb c to hdmi connector on my 27inch 4k lg monitor. But, according to the documentation for the surface line, you should be able to run two 4k displays at 60hz, which you can, but not through the dock.
I bought an identical monitor and plugged it into the other displayport port on the dock. That means connections to external monitors are somewhat limited. Accessorize your surface with everything from docks to cases to locks all designed and built to work perfectly with surface devices. With the surface family of devices, its easy to connect to an external display, such as a tv, monitor, or projector.
Best external monitors for surface book 2 in 2020 windows. Sep 16, 2019 internally the surface book 2 has a discreet nvidia graphics system, as well as a more basic intel display adapter. Tripp lite microsoft surface accessory kit w dvi, vga, 4k. Dec 21, 2015 i had already tried several 4k monitors and found that the surface book could run with fine in duplicate mode 3000 x 2000 on both the surface book and the external monitor, but in extend mode, i couldnt get the external monitor to run 3840 x 2160. Considering the high price of microsoft surface pro devices youd think. I can not find a way to set the refresh rate to 30hz. Mini full 4k display port dp to hdmi cable display port. And here we are with yet another update on the new 2in1 device from the house of microsoft. So, we are going to order mdp to dp adapter and then use dp to monitor. Usbc to vga adapter for microsoft surface book 2 black hfr. Surface pro 7 dock, hogore 6in2 surface pro 7 usb c hub adapter with 4k hdmi, usb c pd charging, 2usb3. Solved 3 external monitors for surface book general. Nov 20, 2017 easily connect your surface pro 4 or 2017 to a 4k tv or monitor and get the best results by following simple guidelines.
Microsoft will finally deliver a surface monitor in the 2020 timeframe, claims brad sams in. Best external monitors for surface book 2 in 2020 windows central. As far as i am concerned, this concession breaks surface. Microsoft s surface book 2 is undeniably one of the most powerful modular laptops on the market, and its display available in. Maximize your productivity and minimize desk clutter like never before with this. Sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock w passthrough charging. Officially, the surface book 2 can drive two 4k monitors at 30hz either via. Microsoft surface pro 5 is one of the most popular upcoming devices which have hit the headlines frequently in the recent times. Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Nov 29, 2018 microsoft is reportedly planning to release a monitoronly version of its surface studio in 2020.
Check out here to see whats the difference between each surface display specifications. I have a dell p2715q 4k monitor 3840x2160 that works with mini displayport thru the surface book and surface dock. If you have never used a monitor at 30hz, it is an awful. Microsofts surface book 2 has some design limitations, such as an inadequate power supply and a mindboggling lack of support for the latest copy protection scheme, that. Kensingtons sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock with passthrough charging was designed for microsoft surface. My surface book doesnt output resolutions higher than full hd 1920 x 1080 when connected to a samsung 28 4k uhd monitor through the mdp on the keyboard base. How to connect a surface book to an external display. External monitor capabilities on surface book with. We are connecting the monitor to the dock with a microsoft mdp to hdmi adapter. When you use a highdpi device such as a surface pro 3, surface pro 4, or surface book together. Get instant savings on microsoft 365 suites when you buy this device.
Has anyone managed to get this dock to drive two 4k monitors. Torun two monitors at 60hz with the dock, you must use one port on the surface dock and the other displayport on the surface pro 4 or surface book. Microsoft surface pro 5 to support 2k and 4k display. 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 everyday and. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but. Easily connect your surface pro 4 or 2017 to a 4k tv or monitor and get the best results by following simple guidelines. Microsoft will finally deliver a surface monitor in the 2020 timeframe, claims. Jan 05, 2020 best external monitors for surface book 2 windows central 2020. A subreddit for the microsoft surface family of products. Netflix has a ton of great scifi, much of it in 4k, and so once my first plan.
Solved surface book 4k woes single monitor microsoft. I am using a 32 4k by lg and a 27 4k by lg in portrait, plus my surface book 2 as well. The best external monitors and displays for surface book 2 will be available as. You can also wirelessly connect your surface to an hdmicompatible display by using the microsoft wireless display adapter. In short, the surface book 2 has a superior display to the vast majority of its. For some reason the highest resolution i can select on the external monitor is. Best mini displayport to displayport cable for microsoft surface in 2020. Oct 14, 2019 microsoft s recent firmware updates for the surface book 2 seem to have fixed a big issue that, for the past few months, has prevented some users from being able to update to the latest version. Shop for 4k uhd display microsoft surface book at best buy.
I have installed the latest drivers from microsoft, still the same. Unlike the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, the usbc port on the surface book 2 and surface go is limited in bandwidth and by default, only supports a single independent display output via dp alt mode. The ultimate laptop improves in every way but one an underthehood power issue with the surface dock, a usbc port, and the surface book 2 charger is the only. In order to get both at 60hz, use the dock for one of the monitors only. Microsoft will reportedly release a surface studio monitor in. How to use 4k 60hz external monitor with surface book. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k. Why i hate my microsoft surface book 2 digital trends. Had to manually select which ports to use on each monitor for some reason autodetect would not give me all. Im a proud surface book owner corei716gb512 and today i convinced. The ultimate laptop improves in every way but one an underthehood power issue with the surface dock, a usbc port, and the surface book. Enhance your mobile productivity by connecting to this lightweight portable monitor with touch controls and a powerful battery. Troubleshoot connecting surface to a second screen.
Usbc to vga adapter for microsoft surface book 2 black. Ive tried searching, but most posts are about the lack of support for dual 4k monitors at 60hz, which the dock obviously doesnt support. Jun 05, 2018 microsoft s surface book 2 has some design limitations, such as an inadequate power supply and a mindboggling lack of support for the latest copy protection scheme, that make the ultraexpensive. Unlike the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, the usbc port on the surface. The usbc connection attaches easily for simple setup, and the. Usbc triple 4k docking station and surface pro 6 work almost perfectly together with microsoft surface connect to usbc adapter. On the bottom of the device, there are a perfect keyboard and a large glass touchpad, that. Not everything is just perfect yet but for the most part the product is moving in the right direction. Best external monitors for surface book 2 windows central 2020. Buy syncwire mini displayport to hdmi 4k adapter ultradurable thunderbolt to hdmi adapter for apple macbook airpro, mac, microsoft surface prodockbook, monitor, projector or more. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015.
The p7ghdvv2k 4k video and ethernet 2in1 accessory kit expands the capabilities of your microsoft surface or surface pro by adding gigabit ethernet access and an external dvi, vga. Another important detail are the settings on your monitor itself. Jan 03, 2020 best mini displayport to displayport cable for microsoft surface in 2020. After a month of ownership, despite significant effort, i had. It seemed logical that only the beefier nvidia graphics card could power the 4k resolution display at 60 frames per second, but this is not actually the case. Designed for surface in collaboration with microsoft. Nov, 2015 the surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
They work with surface pro 4, surface pro 2019 and surface pro 6. Jul 10, 2018 the surface go wouldnt be a true pc if it couldnt be hooked up to a monitor. Using it with surface pro 3 it ran fine and at 60hz. Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface. Handson with microsofts highend surface book 2 techcrunch. Surface book, surface laptop 3, surface go, ipad pro and usbc laptops. It is set up to use the mst input mini displayport 4k input. The surface go wouldnt be a true pc if it couldnt be hooked up to a monitor. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor microsoft. Microsofts new surface book is an incredible laptop, but you can also expand its capabilities by attaching one or more external displays. I get 4k at 60hz on the monitor but to fill the monitor screen, i do adjust the surface. It is an embarrassing weakness in a device that microsoft pitched with exuberance and bravado. Mar 04, 2020 the new release, microsoft surface book is microsofts first laptop that features a convertible or 2in1 device.
Details about mini full 4k display port dp to hdmi cable display port for microsoft surface. Find answers to best ext monitor for a surface book with a 3000 x 2000 resolution screen from the expert community at experts exchange. For info about how to fix problems with your microsoft wireless display adapter, see troubleshoot using the microsoft wireless display adapter. We have a brand new surface book i716gb1tb, surface doc and an lg27ud68p 4k monitor. I have since found out that not all minidisplay port to hdmi adapters are equal. In advanced settings, i only have 59hz or 60 hz option. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or. Plugged up the 3rd monitor 4th counting surface book. Best external monitors for surface pro surface pro 3 to x. I have a surface pro 4 i5, 8gb ram, ssd, intel hd graphics 520 and, although i have a 4k resolution on both surface display and 4k tv panasnic 3840x2160 30hz, when playing 4k movies 2160p the video is stuttering. Several folks asked about building multimonitor workstations around the microsoft surface book 2.
Apr 28, 2018 i have surface book 2 i have microsoft surface dock i have 2x 4k displays displayport in order to connect 2x 4k monitors 60htz i need to buy the plugable usb 3. Microsofts surface book 2 is undeniably one of the most powerful modular laptops on the market, and its display available in. But microsofts newest tablet doesnt just run just any old display, it can power a full 4k one at 60hz. Connect your microsoft surface book 2 to external vgacompatible devices with this microsoft usbc to vga adapter. Tripp lite microsoft surface docking station w usb hub. How to connect your surface to a tv, monitor, or projector.
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