Why i hate my microsoft surface book 2 digital trends. 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. Monitors stop working after april 2016 surface dock firmware. After a month of ownership, despite significant effort, i had. Program manager, in the surface devices engineering team, takes you on a short tour of the key aspects of the surface dock design, including support for multiple monitors. The monitors listed below have connection issues with surface and surface dock. The best external monitors and displays for surface book 2 will be available as part of amazon prime day deals this year, meaning its a great time to buy. P2815q, macbook pro, surface book, no 4k resolution. Vga, hdmi, or dvi monitors can be connected with a suitable adapterdongle. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book surface pro dock for surface pro 4pro 5pro 6 usb hub docking station with gigabit ethernet port, 4k hdmi vga dp display port, 3xusb 3. I have a cable that connects my surface book 2 to any 4k device at. Microsoft surface screen size and resolution a complete list. I have been doing this with my surface pro for a couple years now using a surface dock and mini display port adapter from the surface pro. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015.
Designed for even the most exacting creative projects, lgs ultrafine 4k and 5k displays help even the most demanding mac users attain optimal results. The surface pro can run 2 4k monitors via the surface dock running at 30hz. How to run two 4k monitors from your surface solutions. We are working with third parties to resolve these issues and will update this page when new information is available. If you have never used a monitor at 30hz, it is an awful experience, everything. Kensingtons sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock with passthrough charging was designed for microsoft surface. Several customers asked about building multimonitor workstations around various surface models including the flagship surface book 2 with the nvidia gtx 10501060 gpu. 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. Several folks asked about building multi monitor workstations around the microsoft surface book 2. Jan 03, 2020 we have been lucky to find the best active mini displayport to hdmi adapter that features 4k support, highquality connector, and durable. Easily connect your surface pro 4 or 2017 to a 4k tv or monitor and get. I can not find a way to set the refresh rate to 30hz. I have a brand new surface book that i am trying to connect 3 external monitors to.
The surface now has five product lineups, including surface studio, surface book, surface laptop, surface pro, and surface go. Also, after the last updated intel drivers ive been unable to connect to my 4k monitor with my sb. Surface book low resolution on 4k uhd monitor microsoft. Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k. For this discussion im using the uhd1 definition 4k is 3840 x 2160 pixels thats the equivalent of four 1920 x 1080 monitors. How to use 4k 60hz external monitor with surface book. Or, the monitors may not work at the display resolution that you were using before you installed the updates. How to run two 4k monitors from your surface petri. Nov 16, 2017 microsofts surface book 2 is the most powerful mobile surface device yet. And that means that you can power up to two 4k external displays in addition to the surface books internal screen. Can surface laptop 3 power dual 4k external displays. Theoretisch konnte ich noch einen zusatzlichen externen monitor.
Several folks asked about building multimonitor workstations around the microsoft surface book 2. Earlier this week, i ordered two dell 27in p2715q 4k monitors to use with my surface book and surface pro 4. The best 4k monitors on the market are also getting cheaper, making the price of entry accessible to even those on a budget. For some reason though, the usbc on the surface book does not want to recognize the 3rd external monitor. The surface laptop 3 is thin, light, and great for when youre on the go, but it can also be used as a portable workstation. Learn more about our ultrafine displays, as well as our entire collection of monitors, including 4k, ips, gaming, tv, led, ultrawide monitors and moreand discover how were. 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. Monitors stop working after april 2016 surface dock. Sd1610p usbc mini mobile 4k dock w passthrough charging. But you dont need to splash out to get a monitor that works.
The surface book s inability to power two 4k displays at 60 hz renders it objectively less capable than the surface pro 4. The best external monitors and displays for surface book 2 will be available as. To have two 4k monitors hanging off the surface, you need to plug one into the surfaces minidisplay port itself and the other 4k monitor into one of the surface dock minidisplay ports this will give you two 4k monitors at 60hz. May 11, 2020 best external monitors for surface book windows central 2020. Sep 16, 2019 at first i even thought my system was using the wrong graphics card. Why cant the surface book 2 support dual 4k monitors at. Each product lineup has its own unique specifications, including screen sizes and resolution. At first i even thought my system was using the wrong graphics card. 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. Ill be writing about my experiences using surface book with surface dock. Best ext monitor for a surface book with a 3000 x 2000. If youre using a monitor that isnt listed below, try the solutions below to resolve the issue. Yesterday i got to the office and tried to use my surface book to drive my p2815q monitor and had a very similar experience to the original poster. Shop for 4k uhd display microsoft surface book at best buy.
Microsoft concedes surface book incapable of dual 60hz 4k tiamat. May 07, 2020 troubleshoot problems with your surface dock for surface book, surface pro 4, and surface pro 3, get help for surface docking stations. With 4k tvs coming down in price i was curious to see if i could use a 4k tv as a monitor with my surface book. Over the years, microsoft surface has grown bigger with the addition of new family members. After you install the april 2016 updates for surface pro 3, surface 4, and surface book, or the april 2016 surface dock firmware update, your monitors may no longer work. Nov 23, 2015 i go handson and give my first impressions of microsofts new surface dock, setting up and testing it out with my double 27 monitor setup and i7 surface book. But because my 4k display can show me what resolution it is displaying, i know that it was using its native 3840 x 2160 resolution and windows was scaling the display, to the surface books 3. May 11, 2018 i have a brand new surface book that i am trying to connect 3 external monitors to. Best external monitors for surface book windows central 2020. Notably important to me was the support of my two 60 hz displayport 1. Style meets substance in this qhd monitor that features a microedge bezel for seamless multidisplay connectivity. Surface book win 10 with dual monitors plugable support. Lg ultrafine 4k and 5k computer monitors are designed to pair perfectly with macbook and macbook pro.
I regularly use an external monitor when rendering 3d objects in a program called visit. 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. 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. Intel has a note that some 4k monitors wont work via dp. Things get interesting to use a euphemism when you attempt to connect two 4k monitors. Handson with microsofts highend surface book 2 techcrunch.
Dock is rated to handle up to 2 1440p monitors on the displayports. Get the best surface laptop for pc gaming titles like sea of thieves and playerunknowns battlegrounds with the latest intel core processors and nvidia. Even though the actual display is handled by the igpu the rendering is handled by the dgpu. Why cant the surface book 2 support dual 4k monitors at 60. I go handson and give my first impressions of microsofts new surface dock, setting up and testing it out with my double 27 monitor setup and i7 surface book.
Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface. Troubleshoot problems with your surface dock for surface book, surface pro 4, and surface pro 3, get help for surface docking stations. The ultimate laptop improves in every way but one an underthehood power issue with the surface dock, a usbc. Ok for surface pro users, not for surface book users see here for more information. Surface book can, according to microsoft, support two 4k 3840x2160 monitors at only 30hz. Heres a quick breakdown of how it works with 4k external monitors. Three new surface devices were released in late 2019 the surface pro 7, surface pro x, and surface laptop 3 but there wasnt any sign of the nextgeneration surface book.
It is unbelievable that the surface book 2 is unable to do this. Microsofts surface book 2 and refreshed surface book 3 are undeniably some of the most potent modular laptops on the market, and. The surface books inability to power two 4k displays at 60 hz renders it objectively less capable than the surface pro 4. The process to get them up and running was a serious pain in the butt which is why i am writing this piece to hopefully help save you a few hours of time when trying to setup your system. Feb 23, 2019 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. We have been lucky to find the best active mini displayport to hdmi adapter that features 4k support, highquality connector, and. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. Sold by kensington usa and ships from amazon fulfillment. Internally the surface book 2 has a discreet nvidia graphics system, as well as a more basic intel display adapter. When i try to use mdp on surface book that monitor has no display. Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen.
I was able to connect 1 monitor to the dock and the other to the surface running at 60hz. Best external monitors for surface book 2 and book 3 in. In viewsonics gunstigem 4kmonitorriesen vx43804k steckt ein blickwinkelstabiles ipsdisplay. Kensington sd7000 surface pro docking station with dual 4k. You may want to consider getting a reliable mobile hotspot, instead of using the hotspot you likely have on your phone, so you can get dependable, allday connectivity, and still use your phone without draining its battery. Plug the monitors up to the display ports on the surface dock using no adapters, just the proper cord adapters to older 24 monitors broke down the process. My surface pro 3 was able to get max 4k resolution 3840 x 2160 at only 30hz max on the same monitor.
Especially if you use your windows surface book for your profession, youll appreciate its slim, lightweight design and detachable display. The viewsonic vx2457mhd,is one of the best monitor for surface pro book, is a 1080p gaming monitor with hmdi and displayport capability. Every microsoft device including surface pro series, surface 3, surface book and surface dock are using mini displayport for connecting to external displays. The days of 1080p are coming to an end, but with prices of 4k monitors coming down, it can be hard to pick the right monitor for you. Plugged up the 3rd monitor 4th counting surface book. Connect and collaborate comfortably on this dazzling full hd monitor. The surface dock, which claims that it can support 2 4k displays is technically true, but it can only do so at 30hz. Best external monitors for surface book 2 and book 3 in 2020. While the official chart above indicates the surface pro 4 is similarly limited, brad sams of petri has determined that you can in fact use two 60 hz 4k displays on a surface pro 4 by connecting one to the tablet and one to. Best external monitors for surface pro can be had for cheap with amazon prime day deals. They work with surface pro 4, surface pro 2019 and surface pro 6. A macbook pro got the monitor to briefly display an distorted image at what might have been 4k, but it was onl.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Users can expand their mobile or desktop setup to include a full hd vga or 4k hdmi display and connect and charge their favorite usb accessories. Solved surface book 4k woes single monitor microsoft. When using dual mdp ports on dock everything works but refresh is slow. Microsofts surface book 2 is the most powerful mobile surface device yet. 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.
Solved 3 external monitors for surface book general. We have investigated a few approaches and there are unique tradeoffs that are not easy to discern from manufacturer marketing materials. Oct 27, 2015 and that means that you can power up to two 4k external displays in addition to the surface books internal screen. Jul 19, 2019 after you install the april 2016 updates for surface pro 3, surface 4, and surface book, or the april 2016 surface dock firmware update, your monitors may no longer work. In advanced settings, i only have 59hz or 60 hz option.
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