SURFACE LAPTOP STUDIO: ONE MONTH LATER FULL REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Today I'll review the surface laptop studio after having used it for a month! Let's also treat it like the $2K laptop it is - so no going easy! A few topics explored on the surface laptop studio:
Video
Gaming
Sound Quality
Typing
Trackpad
Hinges
Tent Mode
Tablet Mode
Laptop Mode
Processing power and speeds
Everyday uses
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Despite not agreeing about the weight of 4lbs on a laptop being an issue for niche use, I love this review and appreciate the insight. I will certainly sub. The long term reviews are soooo under appreciated. Thanks dude!
Although Microsoft doesn't mention it there's obviously a fourth mode: The presentation mode.
You can flip the display 180 degrees around in order to show someboy sitting on the opposite of yourself the content on the display. That prevents you from turning the who device around if you want to show something to someone in front of you.
Exactly, that mode is also the best way to use the laptop as a second screen hooked up to an external monitor and typing on a bluetooth keyboard...
Also could work for adding additional screens when you have a desktop set up with a externar keyboard
Very helpful, great job. Any long-term product review gets an automatic like from me. 👍
thank you so much!
I just scooped one in perfect condition for 600 on eBay lol loving it so far such a great pc
Strange. Everyone praises SLS speakers. Maybe there’s something wrong with your drivers and you just have to reinstall them
I'm actually going to check out another unit tomorrow and see if it really was me. Hopefully it sounded off in the demo as well ---
No matter how expensive a laptop is, the speakers are always going to be garbage compared to some $5 earbuds
Windows Central reported over 11 hours of battery life for both 60 hz and 120 hz using PCMark 10 battery's test.
They also note that sound of the laptop changes depending on the mode you are using. Bass is more prominant in stage mode.
Finally, the laptop weighs 4 lbs. So if people consider that heavy, time to goto the gym.
Is the battery life the same with the i5 and the i7+ RTX 3050ti ?
I really like how much your channel is growing! Keep up the good work!
Tyty!
Your truthful insights are very helpful! Your explanations are also very informative as well as clear and concise!
Ty!!!
I still want to get this laptop. Since the price dropped, do you still recommend this laptop? The main things I will use it for it coding, running big datasets, and taking notes. Great review.
Yep would definitely still recommend, it’s a very solid machine.
the only thing I dsagree with is my use it in my lap all the time. no pain of any kind. I certainly don't hold it up like you might with a tablet but sitting in my lap or more usually on my lap desk it works great. I disagree on the sound as well. it is the best sounding laptop or tablet I have used. I have had some high end tablet but admittedly this is most I have ever spent on a laptop...
I did hear a lot of users say it sounds fantastic therefore I went to check out a demo in-store and it sounded way better. I think the drivers in my unit were bad* hopefully the demo in-video got this across.
I'm really looking forward to this laptop. I played with it at best buy. The sound sounds amazing, love the tent mode, keyboard, and the display. How has your battery life been? The down said would be the lack of ports. I originally got the news MBP 16 M1Pro because of the ports. But I got caught up in the specs and not everyday use for me.
With my use as described in the video I get 3-4 hours on a full charge. With outlets around I don't think it would be a problem but for someone like me that travels through a few cities in a single day it isn't the best option.
@@big_burro13 I get about 6 hours on "Better Performance" but if I have it on "Best Performance" I get that, like 3ish.
Honestly I could probably stretch it out to about 6-8 if I put it on Recommended, but it starts to feel sluggish with some things so I don't usually set it there.
I don't know what this guy is talking about ☠️
PEOPLE YOU HAVE TO PUT IN THJE CHARGER FOR FORTNITE TO GET 120FPS ON ANY GAME IF THE CHAGER IS NOT IN THEN THE FRAME DROPS
Hey, loved the video
Here are some things you can do to make the next vid better.
1. I don't know what that extremely high pitched noise in the background is, but my ears are bleeding more than the sls speakers made them bleed already
2. Please specify which spec of computer you're using and you're settings for games. Obviously Fortnite will run at 40fps at 4k epic settings.
Great video, a lot of helpful information. Even tho there are some cons I'm still considering purchasing the laptop, but only one thing worries me and that is the second hinge. After some time using it, do you see any degradation of the hinge in any way? thanks!
I don't see degradation however since day 1 there ia a gritty sound that comes from it. They cover all the wires with a felt piece that rubs on the metal behind the hinge
@@ChilledFossilofficial I see. Thank you so much!
I sooo wanted this for my channel. The form factor Is so appealing as a content creator/gamer but they skimped on the components for that price and i couldn't justify it
the reason the screen is wobbly like that is cause you can flip it completely around ...like if someone in facing you, you can flip the screen for them to see.
watching with my 2.2kg gaming laptop in my bed... there s no problem with it my dude
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Thanks for the review! Straight forward.
My biggest turn off is the hinge, the reason anyone would buy this, is mediocre. And also being forced to buy a dongle again.
Thank you sm!!!!
How would you know?
Hey there! Love your review, straightforward & honest. Thx
Ty!
this was very helpful, thank you!
No problem!
LOL your biceps WILL be sore from carrying this thing! Loved the review.
Ty!!!
What is the name of the track you play at 6:20?? Great review btw, THANK YOU!!
Thanks for this vid, no idea why you dont have more subscribers!
Ty!!
Bro the speakers are awesome, vocals sound very full, just lacks bass but seriously idk if ur hearing is off or whatever the speakers are great, and I've listened to the speakers in Ipad pro 12.9, S7 tab plus, MacBook pro 13 and 14.
Thanks! Best review I ever seen so far. Helped a lot.
Ty!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your insights!
Nice video! Very straightforward to what really matters.
thank you!
Hey! Would this be a good option for an engineering student? Great video by the way! Thanks for your insight.
as a surface book 2 user i think this new format is a huge step back. they got rid of the most innovative feature, the one i use always to work on illustrations, detachable screen display.
I dunno WHO they listened to this gen, artists or MacBook users...
I agree. I just wanted a Book 4 to replace my Book 2. This is entirely different
@@ChilledFossilofficial personally i find this an amazing fit for what i want it for, i am a student going through engineering where there are softwares that cant be used on mac so i have to find a windows device. The versatility really sealed the deal for me because now i get to use this as a pretty good laptop as well as a good note taker, even if i was allowed to use mac, you would have to buy 2 different devices, a macbook and an ipad to get your notes taken down. This feature really speeds up the process and takes up less space.
hi! is it the version with integrated graphics or with graphics card?
Hey, since you were unhappy with the battery life, is there any laptop with a 360 degree hinge with better battery life that you could recommend instead of this? I feel like there isn't any competition in the 2-in-1 department if you want to have a dGPU while staying under 15 inches.
My 16 inch HP Spectre x360 gets 14 hours of continuous RUclips viewing at 40% screen brightness, wifi on, power mode on battery saver, and bluetooth off.
And it gets 8.5 hours with screen brightness at 100% and power mode on best performance.
@@msp5138 it dont have rtx , it dont have haptic track pad , it dont have better key board
do you think the battery life would last longer for normal university business/finance students? i am looking forward to buy the i7/16gb ram/512 gb ssd model.
Thanks for the info
Nice vid! I get into this thing but my concern is 3050ti and I7-11370H will be enough for like next 5 yrs
YEH EVEN 10 YEARS
Time to get a Mac. I use a base m1 air as my ultrabook and am going to get the Microsoft laptop studio as well for serious work. If you get a deal, getting two base models works out to the same price as a high spec model… except on the surface you can upgrade the ssd and then you’re set
He is so questiony person Surface laptop studio is Perfect
would you say this is a great laptop for engineering students?
Absolutely especially of ur very much in diagrams. Notes and design.
Have you checked your Sound Settings Default Sample Rate and Bitrate in Windows Sound Device Settings? They usually default to the lowest in Windows for compatibility.
I hadn't but i cross checked with a demo unit and there was a blatant difference in sound. Mine very much sounded like the noise was coming from a tin can - ended up returning due to the speakers.
@@ChilledFossilofficial That''s a shame! I am still waiting for them to get released in Australia to buy one. Do you think it would be a good device for Software Engineering at Uni?
It definitely has the power and processor to get any such work done. It is a heavy peice of tech though
Also, how would you compare this to the Asus Zephyrus G14 2021 edition regarding the quality of build, keyboard experience, and touchpad? Also, gaming performance. I see specs and tests online saying the mobile 3060 is roughly 55% superior to the mobile 3050 Ti. That seems extreme, would that be accurate
I was almost with you until you mentioned the speakers. mine are amazing.
The street light desktop wallpaper is beautiful. Can u send link where u get it? Pleaseee
What are the specs of your Studio? Because there are like 4 different versions?
What settings were you running Fortnite and getting 40 FPS? Thanks.
super agree with the acoustics part of the video. coming from macbook pros this laptop is muffled in a tin can that's exactly how it sounds like
Haha 😄
How is the touch screen, pen support, and using multipe modes on your MBP...lol
Just got mine yesterday. But I am feeling the paint to be rougher than my Surface Book 2. (Well you could say it’s due to I be using my SB 2 for three years and a half.) The newly came Surface Laptop Studio’s paint is almost like textured plastic. The bottom of my SLS feels the same as that of a ThinkPad. I have also spotted several spots where particles get under the paint surface, including the keycaps. I am wondering does yours have the same? Or did I get a defective unit?
No I do agree it is like that
@@ChilledFossilofficial Thanks for replying! It confused me a lot because I can feel my bottom rougher than the other sides. Is this normal as well?
I think so, it definitely is rougher paint... but maybe checking out a demo unit in store may be better
@@ChilledFossilofficial I’ve always wanted to, but Microsoft had permanently shut down all local stores here in Canada... If I am lucky enough I could probably find some demos at Bestbuy, but I just don't feel safe enough to hang around outside these days lol. Thanks, bro! Very nice review BTW! Keep it up and stay safe!
I bought it up in Toronto as well! Unfortunately though I did return mine as my audio driver was faulty hopefully the sound demo demonstrated that. I did go to a bestbuy to test it. I'm thinking maybe there are faults in these or issues with quality control which may be why you feel a different texture.
My surface laptop studio speakers sound fine. Haven’t had much issue. Do note that a portion of the sound comes from the connection from display to the base (moving the display around changes the sound to some extent). Also check if any windows sound enhancements are messing up with the output.
Wil do - i went to the store to check out the demo unit and it sounded worlds better than mine, I think I just got a faulty unit :( - sending it back
Amazing Video!
Ty!
@@ChilledFossilofficial
Hey I got a quick question.
I was looking for an Laptop and a Drawing Tablette in one, so I pretty much feel in love with this Laptop.
My only concern is that note taking for university would be complicated due to the weight. ( I like Note-taking in Tablett Mode)
Like you said, Note taking and portability are important.
I got a good price for the Laptop (so I'm definitely not rich enough for multiple devices)
I just wanted to know if you would recommend the device for specifically Note-taking and Uni stuff.
Greets from Germany ^_^
It is a great note taker but there is NO getting around it's bulkband heavy size
@@ChilledFossilofficial thxxx♡
Does anyone know how well this laptop preforms with music production ?
I just ordered one yesterday the i7, 16gb Ram, 3050 TI, and 512GB SSD.
Do you think it is good for a computer science student?
It's a really good computer for almost any niche - the only downsides were the price and the battery, if you need 3-4 hours and have outlets near you then it'll be fantastic. For people like me that travel quite a bit, I don't have outlets near me so it wasn't the best choice.
@@ChilledFossilofficial thanks for letting me know :)
I would recommend macbook pro m1 max instead of surface:).
@@bisujin1685 I got the surface because apple m1’s you cant boot into windows and the surface is more versatile for my needs.
@@bisujin1685
MBPs are terrible laptops. 20th century hardware at 22nd century prices. They have no touchscreen, no pen support, no adjustable screen, no face recognition, etc.
Also, their build quality is so poor that class-action lawsuits have been file every single year for the past 5 years
In 2021 cracked screens, 2020 green screens, 2019 connectivity issues, 2018 keyboard issues, 2017 thermal trottling. No wonder laptopmag rated Apple 10th out of
11 laptop markers and MBs only have 7-8% market share. MBPs are just terrrible, terrible laptops...
Very good review, great job! Your vid quality could be better, it is not first league, and that is what you are aiming for. Greetings. I was considering that laptop, but can’t accept such bad speakers, while macbook pro exists.
Ty!! It seems my laptop had defective speakers!
I am struggeling with myself about buying the surface laptop studio or a mac book pro m1. I am a windows guy and I am happy with windows most of the time but i am not happy about some ms decisions. You said that you have audi issues. Everyone else says that they like the audio quality of the laptop. seems that you might have a defect on your device. and this is the problem. I am using an surface book and i have defects too. i bought my device with pixel errors. I am sure that this happens often. I also dont understand why they havent at least one usb port. I mean even appe go back the standard usb ports.... but my biggest disappointment is that my surface book is not compatible with windows 11. This feels like a bad joke and i am very angry about it. the cool thing on the surface book / studio family is that it is an laptop an a tablet in one. I used booth function a lot during university time. I am not sure about my next laptop...
You're right the audio problem on mine was a defect with my device. So don't expect that to be with yours - your main considerations are battery life, price and are you REALLY going to use the tablet mode? If so this is the only laptop that can offer those with amazing specs. However, if battery life is important, and if you want even better specs then the M1 mac or for windows the DELL XPS (actually cheaper) but a better specsheet.
Hopefully this helps a bit!
No one struggles wtih getting a SLS or MBP. MBP do not have touch screens, pen support, flexable screen, or even face recognition.
Further MacOS is a substandard operating system which is why MBs and iMacs both only have 7-8% market share.
As for sound, it changes depending on the mode you are using. Bass is more prominant in stage mode.
Also, did you download the Dolby Atmos app and adjust the setting to your liking? My guess is you didn't...
The 120hz screen is pointless for this device in my opinion. Windows 11 animations and scrolling are jerky and not smooth at all. It's that bad I don't notice the difference between that and 60hz.
Note taking is also an issue. Whiteboard had so many bugs I've stopped using it and use one note instead. With one note if you select draw straight lines it doesn't line up with where you touch the screen and again it's not smooth at all. The side button on the pen can't be reprogrammed. What?!
Two finger scrolling is slow and tiring. There's no option to adjust it. Trackpad has problems for me where it will randomly jump sometimes by about 1cm. Deal breaking.
Really wanted to like this device but unless MS can fix the issues it's going back.
what configuration was tested?
Would you recommend it for econ students?
Yep!
@@ChilledFossilofficial The cloth fabric which handle the screen isn't too much lousy and flaky in general?
It's just cloth so without magnetic hold it'll move around
@@ChilledFossilofficial A piece of cloth to handle the entire screen on a computer for 1700 euros... i can't believe.
what's the price of this laptop?
2k usd as shown°°
I honestly don't think the weight is that big of an issue. To me, it's just not that heavy and I don't ever feel like its weight is a burden.
Otherwise, great review, I share a lot of your opinions overall! Especially about the ports! I use hubs but still this thing feels like it could have done with at least one USB-A and a Micro SD!
But the speakers? The speakers sound great man, and I'm a total audiophile! Is it possible you have a defect? Mine sound great, especially with music! Lots of bass and very clear highs.
You are right about the speakers!! It seems my unit had a driver issue and I did send it back after comparing with a demo unit in store. Hopefully that audio demo got the sound issue across.
@@ChilledFossilofficial How was the 2nd device speakers?
Bluetooth! Store they were MUCH better, so my device did have faults.
@@ChilledFossilofficial thanks for the review and reply. I'm still on the fence. I loved with surface book but I know it's form factor had its limitations (CPU spec/thermal ratings).
"There is just not enough ports to justify the price point."
What the fuck is he talking about?! You value a computer on the number of ports it has?
Yeh ... more ports for SD/Obs on a computer made for creatives would justify the price moreso... definitely not worth it for most people considering the competition.
You should précise what specs you’re running on ur laptop ;)
Dude, none of your “issues” make any sense… you were just making stuff up to make something to complain about. Speakers “are horrible”, really?! Have you ever listened to any other laptop speakers ? Those are one of the best speakers in a laptop period! The impression I had from this video is that you wanted to show off with an unusual laptop but you had no clue what it was designed for 🤷🏼
Como artista creo que debieron considerar un display que no estuviera tan flojo o que no te limitara tanto, y la parte del peso es un gran contra, el iPad y la línea de galaxy tab de Samsung ya nos acostumbraron a equipos MUY poderosos con un peso muy ligero y además versátiles 🤔
Wholly agree stiffer hinges for more versatility would be a HUGE plus.
True. I'm a big fan of the Surface Book 3, which this device replaces. I have the 15", 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD with the 1660 Ti Max Q NVidia GPU. Like the Surface Laptop Studio, I get full Windows PC laptop performance but can also remove the display and draw ob that which is just over 1 lb.
The downside of the galaxy tab and ipad (for me) is that thier not "all in one" devices, in that thier not full Windows PCs. I know there are folks who have adaptedtjier workflow to an ipad with keyboarf and select apps, but even with iOS 15, it stikk doesnt hit that PC like experence for me.
I do love the drawing experience on the ipad though.
Nice review. I think that this is a niche, form over function device that like the Surface Book, is flawed and therefore really only for diehards that are willing to forsake user experience for something new and shiny.
The Surface Book died a natural death due to having all the components in the display meaning that it was thermally challenged; MS may revisit this form if they can ever get WOA working properly. This Surface Studio fails due to not getting the fundamentals right, these have to be on task if you are charging so much. The price, the battery life and the practicality of such a cumbersome tablet mode makes it a tough buy.
I am still of the opinion that with this budget it is far more sensible to buy two devices, a great laptop and a good tablet. Especially as OEMs are pushing the ecosystem so a Tab S8+ can act as a secondary display if you are not using it as a tablet. I feel for productivity, on the go stamina and user experience, two devices remains the go-to choice for sensibility.
but with the s8+ and having a laptop to carry that just means having the hassle of charging and carrying both devices and if even if u get a tablet and laptop u may sacrifice performance on the laptop side to be using that as the main daily driver for performance, as for a content creator or an artist you need the power of the GPU and CPU to process everything and get it done to an exceptional standard, sure the s8+ is amazing I'm sure of it but its most likely that your tablet is to over power your laptop at the price range ofc it varies on the specs and pricing of the surface studio in comparison but its just hard to get an overall balance between both. as an architecture student a laptop like this can make the ease of my product flow exceptionally quick and easy, but it just depends what youre using it for and who's using it, I say this is more targeted towards the more creative and artist side sector of ppl.
It's a MacBook pro, but with windows on the outside, that's what I'm looking for, but on the inside, it's not even close as powerful as a MacBook m1 pro. For coding, I think this will gonna feel slow in about a year or less. I want a laptop that is good for coding and gaming as well, with a minimalistic aesthetic
i tried taking notes on ipad but it is so unnatural that i just switched back to paper
iPads are only good for watch RUclips and NetFlix...
What model is it
SURFACE PRO STUDIO
the battery is such a joke, it feels like a scam. Officual normal usage time is 19 hours, I am getting 2-3 hours out of this machine. What. A. Joke.
It's 4lbs at most. How weak are you lol.
Weeeaaaaaakkkkk
@@ChilledFossilofficial it is a bit chunky. I don't understand why they got rid of the Book for this. To me its too different of a device and caters to a different user.
This was definitely aimed at specifically artists/creative while the book was more open ended but personally for my use I still preferred the book more.
@@ChilledFossilofficial ppl⁰
@@ChilledFossilofficial there are pro and cons to the sb2 too. i am using the book 2 15" for almost 3 years now.
very heavy............1.8 kg..........heavy????? LOL
Thanks for 1 month review. A lot of reviewer are doing in 24h, which is not helpful.
Anybody thinking about reading a book and highlighting in middle position?