Mashable Choice highlights the best of everything we cover, have experienced first-hand and would recommend to others. Using a 15-inch, 4.2-pound powerhouse like Microsoft's new Surface Book 2 takes some time getting used to. It nearly fits into my backpack, but weighs on my back.

There's a view among some in tech that Microsoft is a bit of a dinosaur, still dependent on 30-year-old business software for its income. Although I have had my problems with Microsoft Office and migrated to Macs years ago, my view is that Microsoft's hardware has quietly been raising its game.

Spent many hours researching the best device for my requirements, this excels in every department with ease, grace and plenty in reserve! The build quality is top draw surpasses the well known competition.

I love the speed of this laptop! It is a nice size - small enough to take with me yet large enough that you can type easily on it. The touch screen is very convenient. The surface precision mouse is so comfortable and has great features! I can't believe how long the battery lasts.

Was really looking forward to it. When in tablet only model, the battery less than 4 hours (seriously) (1) The better design can consider power cord be able to charge to the tablet screen side without the screen attaches to the base.

For the past five days, I've been using a Surface Book 2 in place of my everyday PC, a first-generation Surface Book.

What a surprise: the most expensive Microsoft Surface is the best one. But do you need to spend over £2,000 on the 15in Surface Book 2 Find out in our full review

Very easy to do business with.

Back in 2015, when Microsoft first introduced the Surface Book, it showed the world that the company is serious about hardware. Now with the Surface Book 2, it still echoes that same idea but just years later.

Super powerful & offers great performance; Beautiful display (and comes in two screen sizes; Great keyboard to type on; Good battery life; Premium look & feel

Expensive; USB-C port issues; Surface Pen sold separately

If you need a Surface device that you can do everything on and practically replace your desktop with then the Surface Book 2 is the best - but expensive and bulky - option. The high-end models can also handle graphically intense games and photo and video editing. If you need a tablet that runs full Windows but only need to word process, web browse and stream video then the Surface Pro is the better, more portable and probably cheaper option, even with the cost of the keyboard.