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March 06, 2023 | Updated: January 13, 2026

The best Surface Pro 2-in-1 features for medical students

For medical students, a 2-in-1 laptop that’s secure, powerful, and easy to use is an essential companion. Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 Copilot+ PCs offer versatility, industry-leading AI, all‑day battery life1, and seamless cloud connectivity, making your time in medical school as effective as possible.

Laptop or tablet? Why not both?

A Surface Pro 2‑in‑1 works like a laptop and plays like a tablet. Attach a Surface Pro keyboard2 for full laptop functionality. The Copilot key3 built into Surface keyboards gives you instant access to Copilot, your AI companion for study support.

Detach the keyboard to use Surface Pro as a lightweight tablet with a vibrant, responsive touchscreen that lets you scroll through readings, zoom into anatomy diagrams, and annotate notes directly on the display.

The essential 2-in-1 features for a medical student laptop

The best 2-in-1 for future doctors and medical professionals supports your demanding studies and clinical work.

Here are a few of the essential features that make Surface Pro 2-in-1s stand out:

Performance

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Series processors, Surface Pro 2-in-1s run the apps you need at the speed you love—especially the ones you use the most for studying. This super-fast CPU makes it possible to run AI-intensive processes locally, like real-time translations and image generation. Surface Pro 2-in-1s are built to handle streaming, study visuals, and medical software smoothly.

Easy note-taking

Medical school notes often involve outlining, diagramming, and sketching. With Surface Slim Pen2, you’ll experience tactile precision and a pen‑on‑paper feel. It charges wirelessly in the Surface keyboard tray, so it’s always ready when you are.

Stay securely connected to the cloud

Use Surface Pro to access e‑books, notes, and research papers from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive integration and fast Wi‑Fi 7 or optional 5G connectivity. Your files stay secure with Windows Hello sign‑in using facial recognition or fingerprint, so you can go beyond passwords while keeping sensitive information protected.

Enough battery to keep up with your day

In a full day, you’ll be carrying your Surface Pro from bookbag to lecture hall to patient visits. That’s where Surface Pro’s all-day battery life1 comes in. Sunrise to sundown, Surface Pro is ready to help, just like you.

Surface Pro 2-in-1 is a great fit for medical students

Thin and lightweight, Surface Pro 2-in-1s weigh under 2 lbs. and fit easily in most backpacks. The durable aluminum design stands up to the rigors of medical school, while the vivid OLED PixelSense™ Flow display delivers sharp detail and vibrant colors—perfect for reviewing medical charts and lecture slides. 

If you want a 2‑in‑1 device to make the most of medical school and help you transition to your first professional role, choose your Surface Pro 2-in-1 today.

  • DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
  • [1] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
  • [2] Sold separately
  • [3] Use Copilot key with supported Windows 11 devices; feature availability varies by device and market, see aka.ms/KeySupport.

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