Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Win 11 Surface Laptop Studio is an amazing 3-in-1 device that fits perfectly in that sweet spot between a standard laptop & a regular tablet. But there’s nothing standard or regular about it. This innovative hybrid combines the best features of MS’ Surface Pro & Surface Laptop in the form of an all-new Surface Laptop Studio. Unlike previous model tablets, the display on this Studio laptop isn’t detachable. Instead, you can pull the display forward to create a near-perfect viewing angle in an easel-like “kickstand” position (just in front of the keyboard) or lay it down, completely flat, over the keyboard like a tablet. To better visualize a progression of the 3 primary modes (“laptop,” “stage,” & “studio”) via the fully adjustable screen: You can use the device as your primary workhorse laptop w/all the Apps/programs, speed, & quad-core computing power needed for a heavy workload. But in an instant, you can effortlessly transform it from a laptop, to a video-viewing entertainment “stage,” e-reader, or gaming device, & then finally transition to a drawing/sketching canvas or “studio” tablet & more. It’s astonishing just how easily it morphs from 1 configuration to another. Talk about multitasking! So, the question isn’t what can you do w/this versatile all-in-1 device; rather, it’s what CAN’T you do w/it? Warning: If you’re a little “ADD,” you’ll have to work to stay focused to control your impulses. Otherwise, you can easily find yourself jumping back & forth between work & play options. Without some self-imposed discipline, this multifaceted productivity tool can lure you away from accomplishing your daily objectives & priorities & result in your veering off-track to go exploring. Although there’s much to highlight, I’ll name just a few of the features that really stand out to us: - Setup is a breeze. It came fully charged; so, there was no delay in diving in. The moment you open the lid, you’re guided through an easy setup process. Even a Luddite should have no fear here. All you need is your Wi-Fi PW & Microsoft Acct. creds to log in (or you can create a new MS acct.). The device immediately performs an update & offers a tour. - Form Factor: Everything about this hybrid device feels high-end. Aesthetically, its magnesium alloy & aluminum case is sleek, compact & beautiful. Much of the beauty stems from the ingenious design of MS’ Dynamic Woven Hinge, an engineering marvel, which allows you to convert this multi-mode laptop-tablet on the fly. By comparison, we had tried 3 different cases for our old tablet in search of the right keyboard/kickstand combo for makeshift typing & viewing. Thankfully, those days are over! Of course, if you’re used to a limited, 2-lb., tablet-only device, this 4-lb. laptop-tablet hybrid may take a little getting used to. But for us, the increase in flexibility/versatility is well worth the adjustment. - Software Suite: It’s preloaded w/all the MS Office programs. We use MS 365 at work & home, so this was a must. - Display: The 14.4” PixelSense Flow touchscreen (w/3:2 aspect ratio & Dolby Vision) offers 2400 x 1600-pixel resolution, along w/bright, impressive graphic details from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU & nice, smooth motion video from the 120Hz screen refresh rate. - The Backlit Keyboard offers a good feel w/proper travel & key spacing, & the large customizable haptic touchpad is state-of-the-art, w/the most precise response to clicks/gestures over the ENTIRE touchpad we’ve ever experienced. - The Slim Pen 2 has a new haptic motor that provides tactile feedback for a feeling of greater precision & control. Using the pen, we took cursive & printed notes in our handwriting, drew & sketched, & navigated the touchscreen. The pen produces associated vibrations for certain gestures & editing features such as highlighting & erasing, etc. Given that my wife has long been a Samsung Galaxy Note user, she’s become quite proficient w/its S-Pen. So, she took to the Slim Pen 2 faster than I did & showed me some helpful tips. Hopefully sooner than later, there will be more apps available that allow users to utilize this pen’s new haptic features. And although the simulated feel is still not all the way there, we both agree that this new pen comes closer to replicating the feel of taking pen to paper than any other digital pen we’ve tried. In addition, we also like the clean, minimalist way that the pen is stored. We’ve previously lost styluses & digital pens because we didn’t store them in their holder. Now, we just tuck the pen horizontally under the laptop’s front edge, where it magnetically snaps into place. This keeps the pen hidden yet readily accessible, where it wirelessly charges while attached & remains ready for use. - The Quad Omnisonic speakers produce a good sound quality given the severe size & weight restrictions of the slim laptop/tablet environs. We tested the audio output by streaming 4 of our favorite oldies but goodies, including Coldplay’s “Clocks,” God Is an Astronaut’s “Suicide by Star,” Hybrid’s “Disappear Here,” & The Cinematic Orchestra’s “Arrival of the Birds.” Although we went into the test w/zero expectations for anything remotely satisfying from the speakers of a light laptop, we both grinned during the initial playback of the 1st few bars of our sampled pieces. While the speakers won’t make an audiophile smile, they do produce a better sound than any of the other small/thin laptops & tablets we’ve used. No, the subwoofers don’t produce a punchy bass, but the 4 speakers still offer clear, fairly balanced audio w/relatively little distortion, even at higher volumes, as the adaptive equalization technology impressively adjusts the output as we adjust the volume. And the side-firing vents for the 2 main speakers give them a little bit of a spatial feel. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack located on the upper right side, just below the Surface Connect charging port, & 2 far-field mics. - CPU Performance is top-notch! Thanks to the 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake H35 quad-core i7-11370H processors, even w/several programs/tabs open, we can watch videos w/o any performance degradation. During gaming, when the fan kicks in, I was pleased to find that the laptop didn’t become overly warm as my other small laptops have in the past. - The Lithium-Ion Battery is rated at up to 18 hrs./charge, depending on usage. While we haven’t done a lot of gaming over the 1st few days, we did engage in some moderate-to-heavy laptop work, including multitasking w/multiple apps & tabs open as well as some video playback. And we had enough juice to continue uninterrupted over an 8-to-12-hr. day. But starting w/a full charge, if we were unplugged while gaming, we experienced dramatically less battery life than we’d hoped for at a disappointingly low 5 hrs. - I do wish MS had included more ports. With just 2 USB 4.0 ports [w/Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) support], & no full-size USB-A port, the options for additional peripherals are too limited.

Really great product. I love the battery life and the portability of the product. Will be purchasing the product again.

I'm not the type to get super invested in my electronics - it's fun to have the shiny new toy, but the shininess usually fades away pretty quickly and then it's just a tool you use to do things. That said, I adore this laptop. It is exactly what I was looking for - beautiful design that easily flexes between "tablet" mode and laptop mode and everything in between, touch screen is as sensitive as I want, everything happens seamlessly and quickly, etc. etc. I have yet to get too intense with creating visual art on it, so we'll see how it holds up to more intense "studio" needs. Two things I will note. (1) The old Surface pen doesn't stick on too securely, so may be worth splurging for the new one that's designed to fit and charge on it (I'm still deciding if I will). (2) Not sure if this is really on the laptop, but I have noticed Android Studio feels a little slow & the virtual device is not working correctly. Could totally be on Android Studio, but in case this is a sign of its ability to handle more resource intensive tasks, just a note!

I like the convertibility. Runs quickly and is a Nice size.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is a versatile, high-performance device ideal for both personal and professional use. It can enhance your business's efficiency. And I love it.

I have always been a fan of the Surface line of products, but felt like it did not have a computer that fit my needs. The Surface Pro is a great form factor but lacks power. The Surface Book had great internals but had a funky form factor, especially while changing it's orientation. The Surface Laptop Studio house the internals that I need, with a form factor that allows me to easily change from a laptop to a (somewhat heavy) tablet. The 35w processor is an upgrade from the Surface Pro (and Book) line and includes a graphics card to allow for heavier application use. I was not immediately in love with the design of the device, but I found it growing on me the longer I used the device. While on my desk, the base disappears and makes the device look slick and modern. While in tablet form a profile of the side looks awkward, but is a much better solution then the one provided by the Surface Book. Although the laptop market has been mixed up with the new Macbook devices, I find that this is my favorite and most used Windows laptop.

Very well made, being able to position the screen any way you want is very convenient. I would have preferred a 13 or 13.5" size as this is a little big and heavy for my uses. Battery life is not great, I don't reach 10hrs even when just browsing the web not streaming video at all.

I was really impressed when I saw the Surface Laptop Studio at the Microsoft Surface reveal in September, but I really didn't know if this was as good as advertised. I took a chance and ordered it as soon as it was available. It has exceeded my expectations. It's pricey for sure but you get what you pay for. The quality and build are just terrific. The form factor is great, from laptop to tent to tablet mode. The new Slim Pen 2 works so well and that haptic feedback is amazing. Love how the pen stores magnetically under the base of the laptop which also serves to charge the pen. I bought the i7 version as it came with a dedicated GPU which made a big difference with Photoshop, and I was even able to play some decent games on it as well. Battery life is decent, more than other reviewers have pointed out but certainly better than other older Surface products. And as an overall laptop it screams. I suppose some may find it a bit pricey, but again you do get a premium laptop with great functionality. Highly recommended.

I really love this computer. It runs both photoshop beta and Luminar at once without issue. Just a fabulous buy!

I love this computer. I originally had the surface 15" but it felt big and fragile. This feels sturdy, solid, but luxurious, even moving between its different configurations. Processor feels a touch slow sometimes when I have a bunch of tabs and applications open.

The SURFACE Studio edition has lived up to its early reviews as a unique experience for the mobile artist. I bought this for my son who has been drawing and painting all his life but never on an electronic device. He was amazed at the tactile experience which he did not expect. This thing is perfect regardless of your experience level.

The touch screen is one of my favorite things about this laptop and the accessibility to get to all of my needed academic and work applications is the best.

This laptop is awesome, it meets my expectation. Fast to edit my photos. Fast enough to play online. The speakers too are super fantastic. Plus there's a very useful pen. The only thing that I wish they have is SD slot. Buy it now you won't regret it.

14.4" screen, 3 step conversion from laptop to tablet, Intel core i7 processor powered with NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB disk space - provides a powerful blend of power and technology. Preloaded with Windows 11 provides next level of computing. Lift the lid and facial recognition based login takes the user experience to the next level. Step design to better dissipate the heat is quite innovative and so far has never felt the device heat up even after 7-8 hours of continuous use. The magnetic holder+charger capapability to hold the slim pen keeps the system ever ready if you want to use the pen to annotate or take quick notes. Sound quality is excellant. Certainly Microsoft has named this as Laptop Studio - power packed and loaded with advanced technology and features

Great for productivity in general. Easy to carry around because of its slim form factor and low weight. Not the most powerful OTM (which is my only complaint), but is one of the nicest/convenient.

Solid two-in-one. Good for schoolwork, and creative work as well. It runs a bit poorly for the price, though. I wouldn't recommend it if you're on a budget.

Overall, The surface studio is fantastic and in its use i love it. Although I never used it for its intended purpose of graphical design, I used it for school work, multitasking as well as gaming and it handled it extremely well without the look of a gaming laptop.

This laptop is definitely an upgrade from the surface pro tablets. The keyboard is very comfortable, the quality of the display and graphics is amazing and the speed of the processor is a notable upgrade.

We use these at work and they really are nice computers. It is build solid, feels like quality and the option to find the screen gives it a lot of versatility while still running at high speeds.

Love my new Surface Laptop Studio!! I had the Surface Pro for many years, which finally was not able to keep up with my workload. Everything synced over with the Cloud, and I couldn't be happier my decision!!