Surface Duo 2 One Year Review | Still my favorite phone

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Intro 0:00
The hardware 1:27
Why not just buy a Z Fold? 4:51
Media consumption 9:43
Bluetooth 12:10
Durability 13:21
The camera 14:45
Shutter lag 15:41
Taking photos 17:18
Samples 20:08
Battery life 25:02
The bugs 26:29
Most people's experience is very good 29:08

[miroslavsvoboda]

Duo 2 is really still an up-to-date device in terms of the hardware and now catching up in software.. Thumbs up, thanks Shane for relentlessly covering Duos despite of non-conformity, you could be more popular covering e.g. iPhones but this spot is really yours...

[scaryifliteral]

A review of Android 12L itself will be coming soon. Several chunks of this had to be filmed again after the 12L update, everything said appears to still be true.

[aebowman]

Great work! The delivery and content of your product reviews is excellent. I’m still rocking my Duo 1 but as it is clear it will be a year before Duo 3 i will cave soon to the Duo 2. Thanks, Shane.

[TimeToUnbox]

Have just bought a surface duo 2, and have always followed your videos, keep up the good work man, appreciate your efforts

[Lerxster]

Thanks for the video! This and the BlackBerry Passport have been my favourite phones. The Duo 2 is not perfect by any means but it's really great to be able to work across two seperate screens and the pens is good and even better with the 12L update... The 12L update has a great deal going for it but also has the feeling of "change for the sake of change" going on there too... Looking forward to trying out the camera improvements. My wife caught me doing a Gollum on it the other day 😀

[jeffchandler]

I love your reviews for the Surface Duo(s). They are what caused me to buy one and I've never liked any phone as much! Keep up the good work!

[jaybailey]

This is fantastic review! I liked how you pointed out the keyboard thing and the back gesture! Really nice. I'm STRONGLY considering a Duo for my next device!

[Manuel-rlum]

This makes me think Surface Duo 3 will get much better reviews than the previous two models.

[xristoskarras]

Hi there from Greece!!! I have it for 8 I Love i can't imagine myself without Surface duo 2!!! Simple the

[Gatitasecsii]

22:05 this part was a blessing to watch. What a cute puppy!!!

[Tony]

This my first time on your channel… dude, well said with everything. I love my Fold but I think I want to get the Duo as a swap here and there!!! I’m sold on it. I CANNOT go back to candy bar phones

[vmac]

I've been using my Duo 2 since the beginning. It has been a frustrating at times. With all the updates, it's been a joy. I like the dual screen form-factor and aspect ratio.

If MS goes single screen, it still needs to behave like a dual screen, maintain the same or similar aspect ratio, and include an external display to answer calls via Bluetooth. I'm not expecting or needing a full sixe screr, but large enough to actually read text messages. If I want to respond, I can simply open the device like I normally would.

They can keep the rear camera and make the next device a bit thicker. I have the pen cover and one I modified for the right side and it's still thinner than the Z Fold 4. This would also allow for slightly larger capacity battery or Wireless charging coil.

[jorgesantoine]

Impressive review...just got Fold 4 this month...never knew about the Duo....your review has me wondering what would have been better... can see how the Duo is probably better for multi-tasking considering the keyboard issues and some other things you mentioned...but happy with Fold 4 currently

[PhilKnall]

Serious Panos vibes (just faster) in that multitasking comparison segment! Well done, well done.

[technogi]

Great video, I finally sold my Duo 1 and got the Duo 2, I still use it as a secondary device because the form factor doesn’t work for things like taking a call one handed or going on a run. Now if the slim pen cover case would ever come in stock anywhere.

[MatthewWilliams-khww]

There is nothing else like it. I have been using mine to game on one screen and watch content on another. It is so awesome.

[lstewart]

Photo quality was good enough to see the wasp Get that nest on that porch! Get it down Shane! 😂
Just got Duo 2 and watching your vids while it updates. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Was able to get brand new from UK

[larsv]

There's a lot of issues with the Bluetooth stack on Android. My experience - a network reset helps. That also can fix other issues with the network stack. And remember, there are two devices involved in a Bluetooth pairing, the issue could be on either side even if it does not manifest itself with other devices.

[khadijahwaziri]

How good is it with pictures and videos, I want to use it for my schoo, will you recommend it?

[rokko_fable]

Actually with the Duo 2 you can launch camera with double press of the power button and then shoot photos with the volume down button... All without even opening the phone.
Sure you may not get the exact composition you want, but it's actually quite convenient and useful.
My device just got an update and now seems to be hanging more, dropping wifi, and I don't like the cosmetic changes. Wish I wouldn't have done this latest update.