Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with upgraded chips and ports It’s one of Microsoft’s more interesting laptop designs, but the first version wasn’t powerful enough for the price.

Granted, there aren't a ton of major changes on Surface Laptop Studio 2 aside from refreshed specs and some new ports. But I think that's OK, as this feels like a case of not messing with an ...

The only external changes are related to the selection of ports, which expand beyond the dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports found on the original Surface Laptop Studio. On the left side, you'll find a ...

At first glance, the differences between the Surface Laptop Studio 1 and Surface Laptop Studio 2 are very minor. We have a couple of new ports and better internal specs, and that's about it. But ...

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is about a third of a pound heavier and slightly thicker, with two new ports: a USB-A port and a microSDXC slot. Otherwise, the key differences are inside the laptop.

In addition to the two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, the Surface Connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a full-size USB-A 3.1 port and a microSDXC card slot.

On the left side of the first Surface Laptop Studio are two USB-C ports. The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 adds a full-sized USB port — which was certainly sorely needed.

Microsoft has added two new ports on the Surface Laptop Studio 2, a USB-A 3.1 port and a microSD card slot. I know, hold your applause.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 sports the same headphone jack, charging port and pair of Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports that we saw on its predecessor, which is useful enough. (Image credit: Future) ...

When we reviewed the Surface Laptop Studio 2, we praised Microsoft for adding ports over the original, while prioritizing quiet operation and a bright display.

Design-wise there aren’t any drastic changes from its predecessor — this is still a Surface Laptop Studio, only now with an additional USB-A 3.1 port and a microSDXC card slot.