This laptop is turning out amazing for a programmer/casual user like me after a week of use: 1. 3:2 ratio is a godsend. 16:9 ratio laptos should not be a thing anymore unless all you do is play games and watch movies. 2. I play a few games which this laptop is handling really well. 3. The keyboard, touchpad and speakers are amazing! 4. This does not get loud at all which I love. 5. It gets slightly warm on heavy load but isnt a problem for me. 6. I really love that I can use it at 120hz and it doesnt kill battery as much as i expected. Its on par with 60hz for my usage. 7. The laptop feels premium with its finish. One of the best looking laptops. Negatives: 1. The screen is nice to use but you have to deal with reflection. 2. Its a little on the heavier side 3. I wish it had a USB A. Whatevers: The screen tilt. Its there is you wanna use it. I dont so I dont care about the hinge or modes or whatever but I like the option of having it. Also, get to learn the features of Windows 11, its pretty cool.
Grad student here who currently owns surface pro 3. Do I need to switch to surface studio laptop? Just for its versatility. Also, how reliable is to often use the tablet mode especially with the slight tilt of the screen?
@@faresalhawaj9936 Those are very different products. Tablet mode is a luxury on SLS, not an everyday use case as it's pretty heavy. The hinge has been pretty reliable till now if you're concerned about that. Unless your work is being hampered due to your old device, I feel switching is never a necessity. You should look look at Digital Digest comparison of the product to see the differences.
@@utkarshanu88 got it, thank you! I might get a wireless keyboard and pair it with my current device. I might upgrade to surface pro 8 as well. But sounds like studio laptop isn't something I'll be using in the near future
Just like a bunch of other people, I've been considering the Blade 14, the XPS 15, the Zephyrus G's, and yes, even the M1 MacBooks. Reviewers keep framing this as, "How much is a tilting screen worth to you?" But I think that's reductionist and not really fair. Every laptop on the market is going to make compromises, so the real question is, "Which compromise is right for you?" Yes, the 35W CPU is disappointing, but it seems like what the SLS gives up in power it makes up for in every other area of the core laptop experience: great build quality, great speakers, great webcam, great display (120Hz!), great keyboard-a lot of more powerful laptops drop the ball in *at least* one of these areas. Basically none of them have decent webcams, which is crazy because COVID. Most of them have issues with either thermal throttling, noise, heat dissipation ("Which power management problem is right for you?") or all of the above. Even the M1 MacBooks-which I admit are insane-have basically just accepted not being able to play games. So, there is a lot more to this laptop than a tilting screen, and as a matter of fact, I really don't even like the hinge. But I have a Surface Book 2 15" and I hardly ever used the tablet mode, either. It's just a great laptop. 8:46 Also, what game is that?
As a designer I'm definitely in the market for a tilting screen and pen and can't wait to see more laptops aimed at artists. I'd also like to see curved or dulled edges in laptops more.
I have it and it's perfect for me. Handles my business, has a pen and becomes a tablet when I need it to, and is powerful enough to render a video when I need it to.
For why MS went with 4 cores, it could also be thermally constrained. Intel's H35 line tops out at 4 cores, they would have to step up to their H45 line to get more. It's possible H45 would either run too hot for that chassis or they'd have to add a little weight/thickness to accommodate, which would be a waste considering the massive core count boost Alder Lake is brining. And as for AMD, AMD is resource constrained. For all we know, they might not have enough capacity to fulfill the contract, or the 15% performance hit AMD chips take on Windows 11 due to AMD's lack of an updated driver could have factored in
Microsoft doesnt want to compete with their best clients like Dell, Hp, Lenovo or Asus... They cant be the top dog on the laptop market, its counter productive for them. Microsoft isnt Apple.. they are a Digital Services and Software company after all. Nerfing this amazing hardware with 4 cores, its good enough and keep the business relationships intact.
Their competitors wouldn't care of MS released a super high end laptop as that's not where they make their money. Most companies make their money at the low to middle end. high end specs doesn't shift units.
@@someguysomewhere100 top spec models might draw ppl in tho but when the majority realise top specs just cost too much they might flock to mid-range spec devices of the same brand
@@fancy3774 dont get me wrong.. microsoft is greedy.. every giant tech coorporation is.. But Devices like Surface, count less than 6% of their total revenue... they dont mind to hurt that division to protect the other 15-20% of revenue coming from OS licensing and 20% of office 360 packages.. Surface after all, its "reference hardware"... if doesnt sell, it doesnt matter.. its just a testground and a status statement...
Beautiful laptop and a precise review. Drawbacks like keep away from kids and weight doesn't matter for pro users are spot on! Appreciate it how decent and how a review should be :)
I definitely love this kind of design a lot, it definitely reminds me of HP Spectre Folio. But I'm not sure about LPDDR4X RAM, I'd love to have this kind of laptop with DDR4 RAM.
Yes, it is held magnetically, but somewhat lightly, enough to make it not flop around, but not too strong to make it difficult to go back to its original locations. All three positions are magnetically held.
6:00 Regarding Kids, laptops, destruction spills, disasters - I ALWAYS recommend the 4 year Complete Care with accidental Damage. I have seen Surfaces get hammers through the glass on construction sites. You get a new replacement, log in, re-sync, you're up and running next day! Really good review! thank you
Since my original post below I did go ahead and purchase a Laptop Studio, top of the line options. And after a month of use I can attest that I still like my Surface Book 2 better in many ways. First, my SB2 never got hot on the keyboard. The Laptop Studio (LS) gets very warm under low use conditions. I find it uncomfortable for my hands to be so warm all the time. The smaller screen is noticeable. A true 15" would have been much better. The screen flops around sometimes (often) when you open the lid. Annoying. The keyboard has some smaller keys, particularly the top row and it's easy to hit the wrong one. NO AUDIO BUTTONS. I really don't like not having hard keys for the volume control. Always have to use the keyboard keys for that. You'd think the contrast on the keyboard would be better than the SB2 since the SB2 keys were all light grey. But this isn't the case. In fact it harder to see the keys when not lit than on my SB2. The edges, arrgghh. The tiered design of the LS when closed creates a series of sharp edges. I really don't like it. It feels so uncomfortable to hold when closed. The SB2 was the best most comfortable laptop to carry and still is. Some good points, the pen is great, stays docked magnetically and is very secure. And it writes nicely. The screen is nice, very reflective though. Overall it's a very nice laptop, but for the price it just doesn't seem as premium as the Surface Book line did. I think the Surface Book line got a bad wrap and they should have worked on improving it instead of making this laptop studio line. Quite frankly if you aren't going to use it heavily with the pen and screen config options then pass by this and just get a Surface Laptop instead. Save some money and get a better experience overall. Disappointed, I'm a big MS fan and loved everything I've bought from them the past 15 years. This Surface Studio is the only device that gave me instant regrets.
I've been using a Surface Book 2 since 2018 and it's been a road warrior going around the world with me for work. This laptop has been amazing, super durable. I've dropped it many times and rest my feet on it in a travel laptop bag when on airplanes. It's the perfect size but I like the features of this Studio Laptop as the screen appears to be much easier to use for taking notes and watching videos on an airplane seat tray. The only reason I haven't bought one yet is because my Surface Book has zero issues and for office work and average usage the Surface Book has zero lag and is still an amazing PC almost 5 years of use. I'll for sure buy the Studio should my trusty Surface Book ever finally die. Most in my workplace use Dell laptops. Every single Dell laptop barely lasts 2 years before something dies on them if not become totally useless. I've owned every version of Surface Pro as well as my Surface Book 2 and every single one of those devices still work today. In fact my Surface Pro 2 is used at home constantly by various family members after many years of me using it to do work on.
Great review, unlike some others that seem like paid ads. Highlights the good, mentions some things that could be better. It’s a great looking system, wish it was half a pound lighter though.
What I really want is a seamless way to pair this to my main workstation so i can use it to whiteboard in teams meetings. It would also be next level if I could pair it as a companion, so that it's a peripheral when it's connected to my workstation, but continues what I was working on when I disconnect. I know that would be super hard to pull off because it would require applications to support some sort of memento pattern to restore state when you disconnect but still, that would be next level. The experience would be similar to what W11 offers with docking.
That does not sound practical at all. Its a computer, not a periferial. You can use it in Teams for white boarding. Incidentally, you can use the Surface Dock2 to connect to two more 4K monitors (I do that) which would give you 3 total screens, the Surface which you could use as the white board. Thats also where the camera is so you woudl have to work that out or use a separate camera all together. Your other workstation may eventually get rendered obsolete (as mine did when I went to Surfaces). Or as a separate Gaming rig... enjoy
@@ghanus2009 it's a touchscreen, with a pen, that is literally designed for creation type tasks, and it's 2021. It's not a computer or a peripheral, it's both. And it's exactly how I and many others use it, which makes it practical. I could dock it and then use the tablet features when needed while just using the external monitors while docked sure, but that is ONE use case. More often, I cannot use the studio to dock because I need to be on my work computer which means if I want that functionality, I have to use it as a peripheral or find another solution (like an intuous which currently use), which would just cost more money and be more things on my desk. Real world things.
Well presented video.. but I also feel liked you missed the point of the device. It's not trying to be a gaming laptop, though it should still be able to play a few. I currently use a surface book 2 daily for digital art and design and I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Because it's far more powerful than the surface book range and essentially does the same thing. With hopefully a few less issues.....
fellow designer here interested in this laptop! I've noticed it has been a year since your comment so I am hoping you actually got your hands on this specific laptop he is reviewing so u can tell me ur opinion. I want to use it for adobe programs mostly, do u think it's suitable?
I'm going to get this as my daily driver, not bothered that there isn't alot of ports since I'm getting the 2tb version, I've got the doc 2 so has all the ports I need & I might turn the studio into more of a gameing rig with an external EGPU if needed & some monitors as I already got a razer mouse & keyboard. All the bases cover then.
This guy completely misses the point of this device. It is utterly silly to compare this device with the razor for the obvious reason that the razor does not even have touch... Let alone a great pen input method and 3 modes of use. What kind of an idiot you buy this device if all you wanted was performance? This device is more than powerful enough for 99 % of people while having the unique mentioned characteristics. If all you do is video editing obviously there are faster options out there (although this can handle 4k video editing perfectly well), but nothing comes close with regards to versatility. I'm a professional photographer/designer with ado a little bit of video editing and this device is basically perfect since I will even be able to easily game with it when travelling.
I don’t get how people comment on a processor’s power without comprehending it’s actual ability. Before buying an RTX laptop I used my old Surface Book with Intel HD 520 to make a long 3D animation with ray traced shadows and hair dynamics! Seriously people. Intel 520 and an old i5 did it. This Surface is 2021 hardware - it can do more than you’ll probably do with it 🤷♀️
That's what I figure. People have done more with much less, a lesson I'm trying to learn when using tech as I tend to buy powerful devices without fully utilizing it.
The people buying this are the people who need it to do more. Why else would you spend $1600 on a laptop 2-1 unless you were going to push it to its limit?
*People have a problem with paying $2500 for a laptop that scores 2250 on Cinebench R20, which is lower than many $600 laptops out there.* That might be sufficient for some, but the specs in here no way reflects the price of a device which Microsoft advertised as being "powerful for gamers and professionals".
@@mini9503 it kinda did because thing is - it’s Microsoft - you’re paying for the best screen out there, portability, build, a 3in1, and a brand. If they truly want something, they can get an Asus with the best RTX graphics for half of that price. Surfaces are marketed this way and in the end Microsoft is still the most expensive cos they offer more for the price with their technology. If you want the full package these days though, they’ll obviously make you pay the highest price - especially with Surfaces. Or you can get a MacBook an iPad an Apple Watch a Pencil and an iPhone to do a simple little task that’d you’d do on a Surface in less than 5 seconds without even leaving it.
@@mini9503 I have the same i7 11370H in my asus with nearly the same RTX as this surface - there are no limits to anything on that laptop. Processors have hyper threading these days if people haven’t noticed - doubles the core count without having to have another set of physical cores. Also Surfaces have silicon screens for the pen experience. I don’t know what kind of creative work you mean but I actually do creative work and trust that precious little MacBooks (just like iPhones) have the ugliest and most dead looking screens out there. Most people also put anti glares on MacBooks too for some amazing reason - if you want your surface to be less touchable/drawable - stick a sticker on it 😝
Hm I don't think it's fair to compare Surface Laptop Studio with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, Razer Blade 14 etc. Because presumably, you're buying a Surface computer for the touchscreen input, and none of those other laptops are touchscreen laptops. Although I do agree that if this is is supposed to be the "best" device in the Surface lineup, it should also have power comparable to those other laptops. They'd be unbeatable if they could offer that (and more variety of connection ports).
What nvidia card is inside? 3050ti? or MX model? Id assume the 3050ti since OverWatch ran so well or maybe even a 3060 but you never said or listed it in the video.
they reserving the six core cpu for the surface laptop studio 2, that is going to release in 2025, and the 8 core in 2030 for the surface laptop studio 3.
I don't agree that weight is not a concern for potential buyers of this laptop. Yeah, I like power, but I want a portable device, which, for me, is 4 lbs. or less. Much over 4 pounds, I'm just getting a desktop. My Surface Book 2 has been a great balance between power and portability. I agree that the Surface Book design had reached its limit and it was time to move on. But, still, I find the SB kind of magical. The screen on my SB2 15" is freakishly light, really fun to use as a tablet. But, yes, you didn't have the GPU or much battery life. So it's great that MS took the next generation in this new direction. I'll be very interested when it's time for me to upgrade. Thanks for a thoughtful and informative review!
Is the stylus any better than previous models? The knock in the past has been that the pressure sensitivity isn't up to even Wacom standards, much less the Apple Pencil. Microsoft can't match Apple tech? _Really?_
One last thing you forgot to mention is that the Razor Blade is ugly AF. The SLS won't be as fast, but at least you won't want to become blind every time to need to use it.
Question for anyone who has the laptop studio. Whenever I move the screen to tablet mode, it keep on making a click noise at the back of it. Should I be worried because the more I put it in tablet mode, it will be sensitive and break?
I hope Microsoft doesn’t give up with Surface Book Line. Surface Pro and Laptop not powerful enough if you need GPU. Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t feel good enough to replace Surface Book.
did you (or anyone else) test the built-in microphone on the laptop studio by any chance? the one on my surface pro (from 2017) is really good, I use it for videos (e.g. screencasts). but the one on my book 3, which I want to use now for that is noticeably worse, it would be one of the main reasons why I'd replace the book 3 with the laptop studio.
Such a niche device...and I'm that exact goddamn niche. If u need some power, quality design, portability and most critically, the ability to draw, you fit in that niche too
You can't write on any of the laptops you're comparing it to. That's the whole point of this device. Why would you bother even looking at a hinged screen laptop if you weren't looking to ink on it. The Surface Book was also a misunderstood product. You're comparing it to devices outside of its class criticizing it for compromises made for pen input without ever giving it credit for having pen input in the first place.
This was a very good review. You had my attention all the way through. Thank you. I had full use of an i7 version of this laptop for a full week. So, I can vouch that the review was spot on. This is an excellent machine, very pleasant to use on a daily basis. However, I ended up returning it because it lacks a USB-A port, which meant I couldn’t keep my Logitech mouse permanently connected to it, a requirement for doing CAD work. To make things worse, the machine was no longer able to connect to the mouse via Bluetooth after a system update that a Microsoft tech insisted that I install to correct a fault with the audio driver !
I am curious why you are so tied to USB-A and even if it is for CAD, some of the best mouses like 3d Connexion are sup $400 which is a small price for working in the CAD industry. Not that you have to have something that elaborate. I am just trying to understand the old-skool USB scene. And if you just don't want to upgrade to new devices, get an adapter for the USB types.
@@idocare6538 Its simply because carrying extra accessories like the adapter for the USB-A is always a hassle. In the off chance you forget them, there goes your productivity.
I agree with Mr. Engadget, a 6 Core Chip Set would make this Laptop/Tablet more Powerful. Also Port Selection is a minor Issue, Dongles Anyone??? LOL LOL
The only thing surface laptop studio better than surface book 3 is 120 Hz screen , which is only 2400*1600. I can not believe the Microsoft even think it a “STUDIO” which only gets 2 TB4 ports, without SD slot and any USB A port. The thickness of base could have been capable of USB A port or HDMI port, even a full size RJ45 port. 4-core CPU rather than 6-core means it never be your main working station. This good looking “STUDIO” cost really too much. It gets smaller battery, less I/O ports, and more weight
Not all creative professionals are created equal. We don't all render video and need high cenibench scores for it to be an amazing laptop. Most of my software actually has very limited multicore capabilities since it has to think sequentially, however it's a RAM gobbler. In that regard this PC is a better spec match to me than the Razor because I will waste a lot of money on cores that are doing nothing while I have half the RAM I actually need. That said the razor is nice, I just thought I'd make a comment that there are different target audiences within the very large umbrella of "creative professionals"
And 3050ti + 32gb RAM is perfect for game development if you're not producing cutting-edge AAA games, which means it'll also run all other type of content creation well. The only issue is the slim form causing thermal throttling, but that's not much of an issue for most people.
Great video. This is a great device but probably not suitable for your only device if you need the power. Shame that it doesn’t have more power because it could potentially be the best laptop on the market for creatives.
Hey there, anyone please suggest me, i am looking for a laptop with a brighter screen, which among these laptops Dell xps 13 plus or Surface laptop studio has better viewing and more brightness.
This guy doesn't get that there is a user type for exactly this kind of thing, I'm one of them, I have an XPS 13, touchscreen, i7 etc, and am considering this Surface next. I'm a software dev and thus spend most of my day on my laptop, working, speaking to people, watching movies etc, so it has to be a nicely built and well appointed thing that is small and handy enough to go with me everywhere, and not be too slow when it counts.
@@MrAluntus hello sorry for bothering, may I ask what u use it for? I'm looking to use adobe software on it such as photoshop, aftereffects etc. do u recommend this laptop for such platforms?
@@galactism1884 Not a problem and happy to share my experience. I use it for a lot of different tasks - it's over a year old now and I have taken it on boats, planes and traveled far with it. It still works fine and has a super bright screen. I am a product UX designer so I spend time in design apps or presenting, less with the pen, more with the mouse or trackpad. I do use Illustrator more and less photoshop, but both work fine and load reasonably fast for a laptop. Mine is an i7 with the GPU so it runs hotter and eats battery faster, but I prefer the power over the life of battery. This machine is mostly used as a way for me to be mobile and take my work with me because I use a desktop for most of my work, but this is a fail over and portable machine with all the tools I need. If you want to draw directly onto the tablet, it is excellent for that. If you are in meetings are want to take notes and write, it is excellent for that. It is heavier than say a tablet, so it's not as lap-based as some prefer, but I find I can never really do my work on my lap anyway, so it's not an issue. The cons is that the battery life is pretty poor if you have things loaded in the background, like google drive, onedrive, and any tool that is using wifi in the background. You can get about 8 hours out of it if you go super conservative and turn down screen brightness a bit, otherwise it's about 3 hours. Hope this helps.
Why don't reviews like this ever talk about who machines like this are designed for? These machines are for creators, and in that vein this comes up short, waaay short. I was hoping this was going to be a competitor for the Acer ConceptD Ezel range but no luck there, now hoping Acer nail it with a relaunch of the Ezel range.
I dont think Microsoft should abandon Surface Book. They should wait for Intel Meteor Lake, PCIe 6.0 and Thunderbolt 6. It was always ahead of its time. The Surface Laptop Studio in a good compromise but I still feel the hinge doesnt give the same satisfaction and wow factor as the Surface Book or Surface Studio. The Haptic Touchpad is the biggest win followed by Thunderbolt 4 and the 1080p webcam, for me.
Why would they mess up perfect product with floppy screen which hides keyboard? How did Panos went with this? They changed the market with Surface design years ago. And this is just really limiting of what they made Surface Book and put decent performance. I wouldn’t be so bothered if this was extra product without killing the Surface book line
why are you making a comparison to the razer blade 14? what about the asus g14 which is recommended more widely by reviewers because of its upgradability and better value? I don't think the question should be 'how much is a tilting screen to you?'. The tilting screen isn't really the selling factor with the sls, imo. I really think that if you want a 120hz screen, industry leading keyboard and trackpad, legit stylus screen for notetaking/drawing, and really good battery life, then you go with the sls. There really isn't another laptop that competes with sls. The dell xps 15 is higher performing, but the stylus and trackpad are not great and it lacks 120hz. The razer blade 14 does not have stylus support. The only laptop I can recommend (which I do recommend) is the Asus ZG13 (aka x13). It has better performance, similar 120hz screen, and pen support (although inferior trackpad, keyboard, and overall build quality).
huge upgrade here is... you can CLEAN it and up keep it.. and repair it... love how u said its less upgrade friendly then surf 8... bro u can FIX and repair this labtop. all normal surface tablets u have to break screen to do any thing... HUGE draw back
Not everyone uses a laptop for gaming. The change in form factor change is good and people are looking to escape the Apple Gulag Archipelago. The premise of your video is only partially true. I would like to see more ports and the SD card but. The transformation into a tablet without being considered a mobile device like iPad is (I hope that is the case) is a big big attraction.) I have an iPhone, an iPad and five working Apple computers. Microsoft is still feeling its way but it is headed in the right direction or as one friend out ut to me he finally escaped Apple by getting a Windows machine. How ever, the things you ask for are not unreasonable. I may just may make a break for it after looking at numerous videos on the Microsoft Studio.
The Razorblade really is no option because it's bang ugly. Imagine taking that to a coffeeshop, yikes. Surface laptops are the only non-Apple laptops that are amazingly built and stylish, the rest looks either gamery, spacey (hello Dell) or cheaper.
Wait for Surface laptop studio 2 -it gets alderlake update so it will have a 6-core CPU (4 high performance, 2 high efficiency cores) -it gets SD card reader - A 3.5K display. - and hopefully a 3060 with 6gb Vram.
It really all depends on how you look at it. The people who'd use this as a tablet are probably the artists and designers who'd need a little extra oomph in their system. After all, Microsoft has the surface for a lighter thinner workhorse.
I do not believe it had 12 and 17 hours of battery life..... maybe you guys are doing these battery tests by typing in google like "surface laptop studio battery life" and whatever pops p you guys use that info in the videos....... i had over 90 laptops, (also actually literally all surface devices, in differend configs as well) and if you say 17 hours, i already know it means 7 hours...... i would bet my life on that the battery life is closer to 7 hours than 17 hours, if anyone wants to bet with me, we can do a video about it
They could have kept the detachable screen if there was nothing but battery in the screen and the base screencast to the detached screen (with two way communication for touch/pen input) instead of the Book's Frankenstein arrangement of half and half and compromise, then you could keep all the dedicated full power but with a detached screen used separately.
Why does this dude keep comparing this to a gaming laptop? This isn’t a gaming laptop. Also stop smashing on the SB 3…the 1660ti in that one is actually more powerful in many applications. The 10th gen sips battery and the tablet is useful as a tablet (although no kickstand ms?! Artificial product delineation….). This is not useful as a tablet at all. The 120Hz is nice for sure as is the bigger touchpad, but I love my SB 3s and have no desire to “upgrade.” Finally…Surfaces are the Macbooks of Windows. They punch above their benchmarks because Microsoft knows exactly the hardware that goes into them and the Surface drivers are a marvel, showing what Windows is truly capable of…
This laptop is turning out amazing for a programmer/casual user like me after a week of use:
1. 3:2 ratio is a godsend.
16:9 ratio laptos should not be a thing anymore unless all you do is play games and watch movies.
2. I play a few games which this laptop is handling really well.
3. The keyboard, touchpad and speakers are amazing!
4. This does not get loud at all which I love.
5. It gets slightly warm on heavy load but isnt a problem for me.
6. I really love that I can use it at 120hz and it doesnt kill battery as much as i expected. Its on par with 60hz for my usage.
7. The laptop feels premium with its finish. One of the best looking laptops.
Negatives:
1. The screen is nice to use but you have to deal with reflection.
2. Its a little on the heavier side
3. I wish it had a USB A.
Whatevers:
The screen tilt. Its there is you wanna use it. I dont so I dont care about the hinge or modes or whatever but I like the option of having it.
Also, get to learn the features of Windows 11, its pretty cool.
Grad student here who currently owns surface pro 3. Do I need to switch to surface studio laptop? Just for its versatility. Also, how reliable is to often use the tablet mode especially with the slight tilt of the screen?
@@faresalhawaj9936 Those are very different products. Tablet mode is a luxury on SLS, not an everyday use case as it's pretty heavy. The hinge has been pretty reliable till now if you're concerned about that. Unless your work is being hampered due to your old device, I feel switching is never a necessity. You should look look at Digital Digest comparison of the product to see the differences.
@@utkarshanu88 got it, thank you! I might get a wireless keyboard and pair it with my current device. I might upgrade to surface pro 8 as well. But sounds like studio laptop isn't something I'll be using in the near future
@@faresalhawaj9936 i think if you like the extra power then get the GPU model, if you dont need the gpu then stick with the surface pro
This device has reawakened my inner tech nerd that lay dormant since I got my new phone a few months ago
Send to me so I can help you use it!
Just like a bunch of other people, I've been considering the Blade 14, the XPS 15, the Zephyrus G's, and yes, even the M1 MacBooks. Reviewers keep framing this as, "How much is a tilting screen worth to you?" But I think that's reductionist and not really fair. Every laptop on the market is going to make compromises, so the real question is, "Which compromise is right for you?"
Yes, the 35W CPU is disappointing, but it seems like what the SLS gives up in power it makes up for in every other area of the core laptop experience: great build quality, great speakers, great webcam, great display (120Hz!), great keyboard-a lot of more powerful laptops drop the ball in *at least* one of these areas. Basically none of them have decent webcams, which is crazy because COVID. Most of them have issues with either thermal throttling, noise, heat dissipation ("Which power management problem is right for you?") or all of the above. Even the M1 MacBooks-which I admit are insane-have basically just accepted not being able to play games. So, there is a lot more to this laptop than a tilting screen, and as a matter of fact, I really don't even like the hinge. But I have a Surface Book 2 15" and I hardly ever used the tablet mode, either. It's just a great laptop.
8:46 Also, what game is that?
You nailed it!
"Every laptop on the market is going to make compromises, so the real question is, 'Which compromise is right for you?'"
As a designer I'm definitely in the market for a tilting screen and pen and can't wait to see more laptops aimed at artists. I'd also like to see curved or dulled edges in laptops more.
I have it and it's perfect for me. Handles my business, has a pen and becomes a tablet when I need it to, and is powerful enough to render a video when I need it to.
Sounds like he was too hard on the performance.
How do you like the battery life on it? I have heard mixed reviews.
For why MS went with 4 cores, it could also be thermally constrained. Intel's H35 line tops out at 4 cores, they would have to step up to their H45 line to get more. It's possible H45 would either run too hot for that chassis or they'd have to add a little weight/thickness to accommodate, which would be a waste considering the massive core count boost Alder Lake is brining.
And as for AMD, AMD is resource constrained. For all we know, they might not have enough capacity to fulfill the contract, or the 15% performance hit AMD chips take on Windows 11 due to AMD's lack of an updated driver could have factored in
Good points, thanks!
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what this needs is the alder lake CPU and the 4000 series GPU. That with PCI 5.0 and DDR5 should make this platform the pro tool it was meant to be.
Microsoft doesnt want to compete with their best clients like Dell, Hp, Lenovo or Asus... They cant be the top dog on the laptop market, its counter productive for them. Microsoft isnt Apple.. they are a Digital Services and Software company after all.
Nerfing this amazing hardware with 4 cores, its good enough and keep the business relationships intact.
Their competitors wouldn't care of MS released a super high end laptop as that's not where they make their money. Most companies make their money at the low to middle end.
high end specs doesn't shift units.
@@someguysomewhere100 top spec models might draw ppl in tho but when the majority realise top specs just cost too much they might flock to mid-range spec devices of the same brand
Finally someone that acknowledge that Microsoft is not as greedy as people say.
This laptop seems kinda thing for H45
@@fancy3774 dont get me wrong.. microsoft is greedy.. every giant tech coorporation is..
But Devices like Surface, count less than 6% of their total revenue... they dont mind to hurt that division to protect the other 15-20% of revenue coming from OS licensing and 20% of office 360 packages..
Surface after all, its "reference hardware"... if doesnt sell, it doesnt matter.. its just a testground and a status statement...
Beautiful laptop and a precise review. Drawbacks like keep away from kids and weight doesn't matter for pro users are spot on! Appreciate it how decent and how a review should be :)
I definitely love this kind of design a lot, it definitely reminds me of HP Spectre Folio. But I'm not sure about LPDDR4X RAM, I'd love to have this kind of laptop with DDR4 RAM.
Power consumption is a big thing for laptops. Most laptops have LPDDR4
amazing review I searched for 30 minuets and none of the videos showcased the touchscreen and this one did in great detail
5:34 does the screen actually snap magnetically when fully flipped over or is it just loose and have to balanced or held to retain that angle?
It's magnetic. Same with the 2 other poses
@@JuxtapositionRed thank you!!
@@AnthonyBaumgartner72 😉
Yes, it is held magnetically, but somewhat lightly, enough to make it not flop around, but not too strong to make it difficult to go back to its original locations. All three positions are magnetically held.
6:00 Regarding Kids, laptops, destruction spills, disasters - I ALWAYS recommend the 4 year Complete Care with accidental Damage. I have seen Surfaces get hammers through the glass on construction sites. You get a new replacement, log in, re-sync, you're up and running next day!
Really good review! thank you
Since my original post below I did go ahead and purchase a Laptop Studio, top of the line options. And after a month of use I can attest that I still like my Surface Book 2 better in many ways. First, my SB2 never got hot on the keyboard. The Laptop Studio (LS) gets very warm under low use conditions. I find it uncomfortable for my hands to be so warm all the time. The smaller screen is noticeable. A true 15" would have been much better. The screen flops around sometimes (often) when you open the lid. Annoying. The keyboard has some smaller keys, particularly the top row and it's easy to hit the wrong one. NO AUDIO BUTTONS. I really don't like not having hard keys for the volume control. Always have to use the keyboard keys for that. You'd think the contrast on the keyboard would be better than the SB2 since the SB2 keys were all light grey. But this isn't the case. In fact it harder to see the keys when not lit than on my SB2. The edges, arrgghh. The tiered design of the LS when closed creates a series of sharp edges. I really don't like it. It feels so uncomfortable to hold when closed. The SB2 was the best most comfortable laptop to carry and still is.
Some good points, the pen is great, stays docked magnetically and is very secure. And it writes nicely. The screen is nice, very reflective though. Overall it's a very nice laptop, but for the price it just doesn't seem as premium as the Surface Book line did. I think the Surface Book line got a bad wrap and they should have worked on improving it instead of making this laptop studio line. Quite frankly if you aren't going to use it heavily with the pen and screen config options then pass by this and just get a Surface Laptop instead. Save some money and get a better experience overall. Disappointed, I'm a big MS fan and loved everything I've bought from them the past 15 years. This Surface Studio is the only device that gave me instant regrets.
I've been using a Surface Book 2 since 2018 and it's been a road warrior going around the world with me for work. This laptop has been amazing, super durable. I've dropped it many times and rest my feet on it in a travel laptop bag when on airplanes. It's the perfect size but I like the features of this Studio Laptop as the screen appears to be much easier to use for taking notes and watching videos on an airplane seat tray. The only reason I haven't bought one yet is because my Surface Book has zero issues and for office work and average usage the Surface Book has zero lag and is still an amazing PC almost 5 years of use. I'll for sure buy the Studio should my trusty Surface Book ever finally die.
Most in my workplace use Dell laptops. Every single Dell laptop barely lasts 2 years before something dies on them if not become totally useless. I've owned every version of Surface Pro as well as my Surface Book 2 and every single one of those devices still work today. In fact my Surface Pro 2 is used at home constantly by various family members after many years of me using it to do work on.
Great review, webcam overview would have been nice though and a speaker sound test
Great review, unlike some others that seem like paid ads. Highlights the good, mentions some things that could be better. It’s a great looking system, wish it was half a pound lighter though.
I haven't used this Studio but the Book 3 is not as bad as reviewers make it out to be. As a tablet it's more suitable than this in its portability.
Very helpful as I wasn't aware of the 4-core issue, and was comparing to Razer.
What I really want is a seamless way to pair this to my main workstation so i can use it to whiteboard in teams meetings. It would also be next level if I could pair it as a companion, so that it's a peripheral when it's connected to my workstation, but continues what I was working on when I disconnect. I know that would be super hard to pull off because it would require applications to support some sort of memento pattern to restore state when you disconnect but still, that would be next level. The experience would be similar to what W11 offers with docking.
That does not sound practical at all. Its a computer, not a periferial. You can use it in Teams for white boarding. Incidentally, you can use the Surface Dock2 to connect to two more 4K monitors (I do that) which would give you 3 total screens, the Surface which you could use as the white board. Thats also where the camera is so you woudl have to work that out or use a separate camera all together.
Your other workstation may eventually get rendered obsolete (as mine did when I went to Surfaces). Or as a separate Gaming rig... enjoy
@@ghanus2009 it's a touchscreen, with a pen, that is literally designed for creation type tasks, and it's 2021. It's not a computer or a peripheral, it's both. And it's exactly how I and many others use it, which makes it practical. I could dock it and then use the tablet features when needed while just using the external monitors while docked sure, but that is ONE use case. More often, I cannot use the studio to dock because I need to be on my work computer which means if I want that functionality, I have to use it as a peripheral or find another solution (like an intuous which currently use), which would just cost more money and be more things on my desk. Real world things.
Well presented video.. but I also feel liked you missed the point of the device. It's not trying to be a gaming laptop, though it should still be able to play a few.
I currently use a surface book 2 daily for digital art and design and I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Because it's far more powerful than the surface book range and essentially does the same thing. With hopefully a few less issues.....
fellow designer here interested in this laptop! I've noticed it has been a year since your comment so I am hoping you actually got your hands on this specific laptop he is reviewing so u can tell me ur opinion. I want to use it for adobe programs mostly, do u think it's suitable?
I'm going to get this as my daily driver, not bothered that there isn't alot of ports since I'm getting the 2tb version, I've got the doc 2 so has all the ports I need & I might turn the studio into more of a gameing rig with an external EGPU if needed & some monitors as I already got a razer mouse & keyboard. All the bases cover then.
How is that comments say they already have this? Thought this is going to be released early of 2022? Where can you buy now?
This guy completely misses the point of this device. It is utterly silly to compare this device with the razor for the obvious reason that the razor does not even have touch... Let alone a great pen input method and 3 modes of use. What kind of an idiot you buy this device if all you wanted was performance? This device is more than powerful enough for 99 % of people while having the unique mentioned characteristics. If all you do is video editing obviously there are faster options out there (although this can handle 4k video editing perfectly well), but nothing comes close with regards to versatility. I'm a professional photographer/designer with ado a little bit of video editing and this device is basically perfect since I will even be able to easily game with it when travelling.
hello do you recommend it for the use of adobe programs such as photoshop, after effects etc? without lagging or crashing
I don’t get how people comment on a processor’s power without comprehending it’s actual ability. Before buying an RTX laptop I used my old Surface Book with Intel HD 520 to make a long 3D animation with ray traced shadows and hair dynamics!
Seriously people. Intel 520 and an old i5 did it. This Surface is 2021 hardware - it can do more than you’ll probably do with it 🤷♀️
That's what I figure. People have done more with much less, a lesson I'm trying to learn when using tech as I tend to buy powerful devices without fully utilizing it.
The people buying this are the people who need it to do more. Why else would you spend $1600 on a laptop 2-1 unless you were going to push it to its limit?
*People have a problem with paying $2500 for a laptop that scores 2250 on Cinebench R20, which is lower than many $600 laptops out there.*
That might be sufficient for some, but the specs in here no way reflects the price of a device which Microsoft advertised as being "powerful for gamers and professionals".
@@mini9503 it kinda did because thing is - it’s Microsoft - you’re paying for the best screen out there, portability, build, a 3in1, and a brand. If they truly want something, they can get an Asus with the best RTX graphics for half of that price. Surfaces are marketed this way and in the end Microsoft is still the most expensive cos they offer more for the price with their technology. If you want the full package these days though, they’ll obviously make you pay the highest price - especially with Surfaces. Or you can get a MacBook an iPad an Apple Watch a Pencil and an iPhone to do a simple little task that’d you’d do on a Surface in less than 5 seconds without even leaving it.
@@mini9503 I have the same i7 11370H in my asus with nearly the same RTX as this surface - there are no limits to anything on that laptop. Processors have hyper threading these days if people haven’t noticed - doubles the core count without having to have another set of physical cores. Also Surfaces have silicon screens for the pen experience. I don’t know what kind of creative work you mean but I actually do creative work and trust that precious little MacBooks (just like iPhones) have the ugliest and most dead looking screens out there. Most people also put anti glares on MacBooks too for some amazing reason - if you want your surface to be less touchable/drawable - stick a sticker on it 😝
Very nice review and I needed it in a pinch. I do wonder why folks don't call Apples "personal computers", how are they not a PC?
Hm I don't think it's fair to compare Surface Laptop Studio with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, Razer Blade 14 etc. Because presumably, you're buying a Surface computer for the touchscreen input, and none of those other laptops are touchscreen laptops. Although I do agree that if this is is supposed to be the "best" device in the Surface lineup, it should also have power comparable to those other laptops. They'd be unbeatable if they could offer that (and more variety of connection ports).
How good are the specs?! Dedicated Graphics card? RAM? CPU? Can I run SolidWorks/ProE, anything serious Engineering Design Package?
Can’t wait for the next generation of this next month
If you flip the screen around and write on it, is it sturdy enough to write on at any angle?
i don’t get how the others compete when this has a touch panel with proper pen support
I wish more reviewers would give us sustained tdp under load numbers....
What nvidia card is inside? 3050ti? or MX model? Id assume the 3050ti since OverWatch ran so well or maybe even a 3060 but you never said or listed it in the video.
they reserving the six core cpu for the surface laptop studio 2, that is going to release in 2025, and the 8 core in 2030 for the surface laptop studio 3.
The Book was the the WII U and this is the Switch.
This is brilliant and actually quite accurate
I placed an order. And i will be using alongside a MacBook Pro that I’m currently saving for.
Is the keyboard backlit tho??
yeah with 3 level brightness and dynamically turns off in stage and studio mode
I don't agree that weight is not a concern for potential buyers of this laptop. Yeah, I like power, but I want a portable device, which, for me, is 4 lbs. or less. Much over 4 pounds, I'm just getting a desktop. My Surface Book 2 has been a great balance between power and portability.
I agree that the Surface Book design had reached its limit and it was time to move on. But, still, I find the SB kind of magical. The screen on my SB2 15" is freakishly light, really fun to use as a tablet. But, yes, you didn't have the GPU or much battery life. So it's great that MS took the next generation in this new direction. I'll be very interested when it's time for me to upgrade.
Thanks for a thoughtful and informative review!
Is the stylus any better than previous models? The knock in the past has been that the pressure sensitivity isn't up to even Wacom standards, much less the Apple Pencil. Microsoft can't match Apple tech? _Really?_
One last thing you forgot to mention is that the Razor Blade is ugly AF. The SLS won't be as fast, but at least you won't want to become blind every time to need to use it.
Question for anyone who has the laptop studio.
Whenever I move the screen to tablet mode, it keep on making a click noise at the back of it.
Should I be worried because the more I put it in tablet mode, it will be sensitive and break?
I hope Microsoft doesn’t give up with Surface Book Line. Surface Pro and Laptop not powerful enough if you need GPU. Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t feel good enough to replace Surface Book.
did you (or anyone else) test the built-in microphone on the laptop studio by any chance? the one on my surface pro (from 2017) is really good, I use it for videos (e.g. screencasts). but the one on my book 3, which I want to use now for that is noticeably worse, it would be one of the main reasons why I'd replace the book 3 with the laptop studio.
The unlockr made a vid with web cam and mic samples
Such a niche device...and I'm that exact goddamn niche. If u need some power, quality design, portability and most critically, the ability to draw, you fit in that niche too
You can't write on any of the laptops you're comparing it to. That's the whole point of this device. Why would you bother even looking at a hinged screen laptop if you weren't looking to ink on it. The Surface Book was also a misunderstood product. You're comparing it to devices outside of its class criticizing it for compromises made for pen input without ever giving it credit for having pen input in the first place.
It ain't a gaming laptop, so doesn't need the higher core cpu. It's for artist type creatives. Hence the easel style of the screen.
great review!
Does this replace the surface book??
Yes
This was a very good review. You had my attention all the way through. Thank you.
I had full use of an i7 version of this laptop for a full week. So, I can vouch that the review was spot on. This is an excellent machine, very pleasant to use on a daily basis. However, I ended up returning it because it lacks a USB-A port, which meant I couldn’t keep my Logitech mouse permanently connected to it, a requirement for doing CAD work. To make things worse, the machine was no longer able to connect to the mouse via Bluetooth after a system update that a Microsoft tech insisted that I install to correct a fault with the audio driver !
I am curious why you are so tied to USB-A and even if it is for CAD, some of the best mouses like 3d Connexion are sup $400 which is a small price for working in the CAD industry. Not that you have to have something that elaborate. I am just trying to understand the old-skool USB scene. And if you just don't want to upgrade to new devices, get an adapter for the USB types.
@@idocare6538 Its simply because carrying extra accessories like the adapter for the USB-A is always a hassle. In the off chance you forget them, there goes your productivity.
Go to device manager and you can update your driver pretty easily. I had the same problem
Can it be powered via the USB C port?
What is the touchscreen max resolution setting?
I agree with Mr. Engadget, a 6 Core Chip Set would make this Laptop/Tablet more Powerful. Also Port Selection is a minor Issue, Dongles Anyone??? LOL LOL
Surface book + surface studio= Surface laptop studio
Small details would be great for that hinge, maybe a secure way to block it until the user logs in. Details are not in the Microsoft DNA.
Hybrids and new designs are nota un the Apple dna.... SO, any example of a brand with small details?
The only thing surface laptop studio better than surface book 3 is 120 Hz screen , which is only 2400*1600. I can not believe the Microsoft even think it a “STUDIO” which only gets 2 TB4 ports, without SD slot and any USB A port. The thickness of base could have been capable of USB A port or HDMI port, even a full size RJ45 port. 4-core CPU rather than 6-core means it never be your main working station. This good looking “STUDIO” cost really too much. It gets smaller battery, less I/O ports, and more weight
Even with premium price tags and pro designation, MS is cutting corners in I/Os ports
Yeah, I can't believe they left out serial and parallel ports :(
Is microsoft surface laptop studio also good for animation?
did u get an answer? 🙈
Can this edit 4k video without lagging?
Not all creative professionals are created equal. We don't all render video and need high cenibench scores for it to be an amazing laptop. Most of my software actually has very limited multicore capabilities since it has to think sequentially, however it's a RAM gobbler. In that regard this PC is a better spec match to me than the Razor because I will waste a lot of money on cores that are doing nothing while I have half the RAM I actually need. That said the razor is nice, I just thought I'd make a comment that there are different target audiences within the very large umbrella of "creative professionals"
And 3050ti + 32gb RAM is perfect for game development if you're not producing cutting-edge AAA games, which means it'll also run all other type of content creation well. The only issue is the slim form causing thermal throttling, but that's not much of an issue for most people.
Great video. This is a great device but probably not suitable for your only device if you need the power. Shame that it doesn’t have more power because it could potentially be the best laptop on the market for creatives.
Hey there, anyone please suggest me, i am looking for a laptop with a brighter screen, which among these laptops Dell xps 13 plus or Surface laptop studio has better viewing and more brightness.
Is there sd card or micro sd card slot?
I miss the detachable screen.
Anybody else notice the scrolling direction he's using? It's not right lol
This guy doesn't get that there is a user type for exactly this kind of thing, I'm one of them, I have an XPS 13, touchscreen, i7 etc, and am considering this Surface next. I'm a software dev and thus spend most of my day on my laptop, working, speaking to people, watching movies etc, so it has to be a nicely built and well appointed thing that is small and handy enough to go with me everywhere, and not be too slow when it counts.
A spot on review. I purchased one. very happy with it
Hey, what’s your thoughts on this 10 months later? Would you recommend it? Any negative issues you’ve encountered? Thanks
@@anonymous4201 Still loving it. Powerful machine, not the ultimate laptop screen because of the bevels, but its fast, reliable, and quiet.
@@MrAluntus thanks I just bought the i5 model. Looks ok but too early to tell…
@@MrAluntus hello sorry for bothering, may I ask what u use it for? I'm looking to use adobe software on it such as photoshop, aftereffects etc. do u recommend this laptop for such platforms?
@@galactism1884 Not a problem and happy to share my experience. I use it for a lot of different tasks - it's over a year old now and I have taken it on boats, planes and traveled far with it. It still works fine and has a super bright screen. I am a product UX designer so I spend time in design apps or presenting, less with the pen, more with the mouse or trackpad. I do use Illustrator more and less photoshop, but both work fine and load reasonably fast for a laptop. Mine is an i7 with the GPU so it runs hotter and eats battery faster, but I prefer the power over the life of battery. This machine is mostly used as a way for me to be mobile and take my work with me because I use a desktop for most of my work, but this is a fail over and portable machine with all the tools I need. If you want to draw directly onto the tablet, it is excellent for that. If you are in meetings are want to take notes and write, it is excellent for that. It is heavier than say a tablet, so it's not as lap-based as some prefer, but I find I can never really do my work on my lap anyway, so it's not an issue. The cons is that the battery life is pretty poor if you have things loaded in the background, like google drive, onedrive, and any tool that is using wifi in the background. You can get about 8 hours out of it if you go super conservative and turn down screen brightness a bit, otherwise it's about 3 hours. Hope this helps.
A little clunky for a first generation device but they'll streamline it in coming iterations.
Perfect review
Why don't reviews like this ever talk about who machines like this are designed for?
These machines are for creators, and in that vein this comes up short, waaay short.
I was hoping this was going to be a competitor for the Acer ConceptD Ezel range but no luck there, now hoping Acer nail it with a relaunch of the Ezel range.
I dont think Microsoft should abandon Surface Book. They should wait for Intel Meteor Lake, PCIe 6.0 and Thunderbolt 6. It was always ahead of its time. The Surface Laptop Studio in a good compromise but I still feel the hinge doesnt give the same satisfaction and wow factor as the Surface Book or Surface Studio. The Haptic Touchpad is the biggest win followed by Thunderbolt 4 and the 1080p webcam, for me.
Why would they mess up perfect product with floppy screen which hides keyboard? How did Panos went with this? They changed the market with Surface design years ago. And this is just really limiting of what they made Surface Book and put decent performance. I wouldn’t be so bothered if this was extra product without killing the Surface book line
why are you making a comparison to the razer blade 14? what about the asus g14 which is recommended more widely by reviewers because of its upgradability and better value? I don't think the question should be 'how much is a tilting screen to you?'. The tilting screen isn't really the selling factor with the sls, imo. I really think that if you want a 120hz screen, industry leading keyboard and trackpad, legit stylus screen for notetaking/drawing, and really good battery life, then you go with the sls. There really isn't another laptop that competes with sls. The dell xps 15 is higher performing, but the stylus and trackpad are not great and it lacks 120hz. The razer blade 14 does not have stylus support. The only laptop I can recommend (which I do recommend) is the Asus ZG13 (aka x13). It has better performance, similar 120hz screen, and pen support (although inferior trackpad, keyboard, and overall build quality).
Ill be keeping my Surface Book 2 I can't believe they downgraded the on board video card. 4gb isn't gonna cut it
What I like the most is his T-shirt
I prefer a detachable tablet.
I hope the fact that Microsoft is moving away from Surface Book means that they'll start selling hinged keyboards for Surface Pro
The thing that kills this for me is the IO. The rest of the machine is super cool
Competing with Macbook 14 or 16, not as much power and not the level of display nits. The touchscreen is great. Macbook doesn't have that.
The super expensive all in one that is average at everything.
MICROSOFT, READ THIS!!! If you're paying attention to this review... "Pro users NEED MORE, WANT MORE, DAMAND MORE!
huge upgrade here is... you can CLEAN it and up keep it.. and repair it...
love how u said its less upgrade friendly then surf 8... bro u can FIX and repair this labtop. all normal surface tablets u have to break screen to do any thing... HUGE draw back
Not everyone uses a laptop for gaming. The change in form factor change is good and people are looking to escape the Apple Gulag Archipelago. The premise of your video is only partially true. I would like to see more ports and the SD card but. The transformation into a tablet without being considered a mobile device like iPad is (I hope that is the case) is a big big attraction.) I have an iPhone, an iPad and five working Apple computers. Microsoft is still feeling its way but it is headed in the right direction or as one friend out ut to me he finally escaped Apple by getting a Windows machine. How ever, the things you ask for are not unreasonable. I may just may make a break for it after looking at numerous videos on the Microsoft Studio.
The Razorblade really is no option because it's bang ugly. Imagine taking that to a coffeeshop, yikes. Surface laptops are the only non-Apple laptops that are amazingly built and stylish, the rest looks either gamery, spacey (hello Dell) or cheaper.
Wait for Surface laptop studio 2
-it gets alderlake update so it will have a 6-core CPU (4 high performance, 2 high efficiency cores)
-it gets SD card reader
- A 3.5K display.
- and hopefully a 3060 with 6gb Vram.
Nah dude. The SLS 3 will be much better, trust.
Microsoft: "Yeah, pros don't want powerful computers. Nah".
Infuriating isn't it? No reason for me to upgrade from my SB2
The bezels are fine. What's the thing with tiny bezels? 😂😂😂
I can't imagine using this as a tablet, too many layers
It really all depends on how you look at it. The people who'd use this as a tablet are probably the artists and designers who'd need a little extra oomph in their system. After all, Microsoft has the surface for a lighter thinner workhorse.
If surface use Microsoft silicon, the performance will be better.
Engadget Review:
No touch screen
No pen support
No 2-in-1 design
No adjustable screen
Poor gaming capabilities
MacBook Pro: The Prefrect Laptop
such a cool laptop. I mean its clearly a MacBook Pro . But I'm excited to use windows 11
Cos MacBooks have removable touchscreens
I do not believe it had 12 and 17 hours of battery life..... maybe you guys are doing these battery tests by typing in google like "surface laptop studio battery life" and whatever pops p you guys use that info in the videos....... i had over 90 laptops, (also actually literally all surface devices, in differend configs as well) and if you say 17 hours, i already know it means 7 hours...... i would bet my life on that the battery life is closer to 7 hours than 17 hours, if anyone wants to bet with me, we can do a video about it
They could have kept the detachable screen if there was nothing but battery in the screen and the base screencast to the detached screen (with two way communication for touch/pen input) instead of the Book's Frankenstein arrangement of half and half and compromise, then you could keep all the dedicated full power but with a detached screen used separately.
The hinge looks flimsy
Why does this dude keep comparing this to a gaming laptop? This isn’t a gaming laptop.
Also stop smashing on the SB 3…the 1660ti in that one is actually more powerful in many applications. The 10th gen sips battery and the tablet is useful as a tablet (although no kickstand ms?! Artificial product delineation….). This is not useful as a tablet at all. The 120Hz is nice for sure as is the bigger touchpad, but I love my SB 3s and have no desire to “upgrade.”
Finally…Surfaces are the Macbooks of Windows. They punch above their benchmarks because Microsoft knows exactly the hardware that goes into them and the Surface drivers are a marvel, showing what Windows is truly capable of…
i still would rather have a better surface book
does anyone know if this laptop will work on roblox studios, yes ROBLOX STUDIOS
dont make fun of me! -_-
I hate when everything has to be compared to a MacBook
So, you just used this laptop for browsing on a browser? Then the review is just useless for - you know - pros out there.
RIP Surface Book