Surface Laptop Studio Review: Rebooting The Laptop

[SURFACE LAPTOP STUDIO REVIEW]

I learned something about myself this week – and tell me if you think it applies to you as well. When it comes to my tech, I like devices that change state. 

A wearable camera whose remote turns into a tripod (Insta360 Go2); a drone that collapses to be carried (DJI Mavic Air); a phone that converts into a tablet, or a pocket square (Samsung Galaxy Fold / Flip). To me, tech is at its most exciting when it can physically change based on my needs at the time.

Microsoft is no stranger to that approach, having kicked out three generations of its Surface Book over the past half decade or so – and I’ve just spent a week with the convertible that replaces it. On today’s MrMobile video, Michael Fisher reviews the Surface Laptop Studio, a Windows 11 PC that can transform into your digital drafting table … or a top-notch YouTube tablet ... when it’s not busy bring a (pretty pricey) conventional laptop.

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MrMobile's Surface Laptop Studio Review was produced following eight days with a Surface Laptop Studio review sample provided by Microsoft.

MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is BetterHelp.

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Surface Laptop Studio Real-World Test [TheUnlockr]:

Drawing on the Surface Laptop Studio Review [Brad Colbow]:

Surface Laptop Studio Review [Windows Central]:

Star Trek: The Next Generation LCARS Display Screensaver [deeslatrommi]:

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[mlb]

"Man, I really wish my laptop had fewer ports" - absolutely nobody

[luispinto]

"I've never experienced a build of Windows that felt as cohesive and complete as Windows XP Service Pack 2". I see you are a man of culture as well 😄

Great video as always!

[ksehjeh]

Looks like THE ideal laptop for engineering students. Being able to use the same device with a dedicated GPU for taxing design and simulation software applications AND note taking as opposed to using 2 different Devices should convince many to make the purchase.

[ChrisTay]

Love the shoutout to Brad Colbow, he has a bunch of really excellent tech reviews catered towards artists

[kevinwells]

Thanks. You eliminated this machine for me when choosing my next biz laptop. I need it outside mainly, so yeah - NITS are important for me, and low reflection. I need processing power for videos though, which is what I'm concentrating on. I love your videos though, they are helpful.

[MelissaAtwell]

“A bigger oh-no is in I/O though” … very clever 🤣 Thanks for sharing your review in this thorough video. I’m very much looking forward to your Surface Duo 2 review!

[nintendork]

WHY did they polarize the display the wrong way!? that's infuriating, especially for folks who like to study/work outside.

laptops should always be polarized for landscape, and phones for portrait

[OzAkman]

Love your reviews Michael, best out there. Always, honest, unbiased and to the point. Always engaging reviews.

[nixlayful]

Really glad for the shout out to Brad. His review is really fun to watch for artists

[SpaceWorthy]

Was really wanting a SB4. I have a 2 that I've use as my daily for work PC for years. Regularly pull the tablet mode off to show something to someone at another desk. And used it for gaming, like Overwatch, while traveling. I wanted an up-to-date modern spec version of that. This thing seems a bit much, with not enough on the inside.

[tombyrne]

Got the i7 RTX version its awesome! Nice to finally see what Windows 11 is all about on a device made to run every feature! Thanks for your review.

[mxnjones]

Finally, 1080p on a laptop webcam! It can be done! The Surface Studio definitely appeals to the artist in me…Brad Colbow demonstrated how I might use it. I agree with you wholeheartedly about Windows XP SP 2 (RIP). Does that make me an old?

[sunnybunny]

I completely agree with your point of liking tech that changes state! I bought an LG wing to try it out and I've been using it more than my note 20 ultra this week

[Chemy.]

Always giving a second view without the distraction of the chat from the premiere, great review as always, as you mentioned, price is a big factor even with the extra features this design offers.

I love the fact of seeing the differences of the approach you and David made for example.

Video liked as always

[medilyesoudhini]

5:48 sorry Michael, I love you, but that looked hilariously ridiculous walking with that thing😂😂😂

[LordManhattan]

*Me* : Looking for a Surface review...
*YouTube* : Here you go..
*Me* : No, I said, a proper review!
*MrMobile* : Here you go.

[PeterHamlin]

Nice review! I've been on the fence about this as an upgrade from a Surface Book 2 15" If the cpu was a little more powerful, I'd buy it in a second. The gpu is fine (I'm not a gamer, and from my experience with the SB2, I just need a little gpu oomph for the 2d and 3d applications I use). I really do love the flow of the form -- the easy transition to studio mode is something I'd use a lot. I use the stylus a lot too, and that's beautifully implemented.

After almost 5 years with the Surface Book 2, I've been very happy with it. I love the removable screen and use it regularly. Because the larger battery and gpu are in the keyboard, that means the huge screen is magically lightweight. But it also means it gets hot, it slows down in any gpu-using software, and the battery life is extremely short. The SLS addresses these issues very elegantly.

[thepeddle]

Great review as always. Really looking forward to the Duo review. I'm hoping for good things.

[mrgravyman]

Always jump on your videos for the delivery! Keep it up my dude

[blaster]

This review has convinced me. I'm not upgrading my Surfacebook 2 to this. Its going to be the SurfacePro 8. A proper 2 in one I can do Photoshop on and most likley, some gaming like Warhammer Total War 2.
Can't wait for your review Mr.Mobile of the SurfacePro 8 to see what you think of it!!