Excellent overall review. Stayed for the entire video. Thank you.

One of my favorite reviews of the SLS! thank you

Your reviews are clean, concise and on point. Thankyou.

actually love that you demonstrated hades on this laptop i play that game a lot!! very in depth review, thank you :)

I was actually able to get better performance out of the pen by making some adjustments to pressure sensitivity in the ‘Surface’ app. It’s not too dissimilar to the settings adjustments that can be made with the Wacom. I am very happy with this machine although I still prefer my IPad for drawing. That said, it is more than suitable for some work I may need to do in Photoshop where my iPad lacks. Great review!

Your reviews are one of my fav when I want to buy tech for art 💕❤️

thanks so much for this review! keep up the great work. I'm an artist who is still deciding whether I should get an ipad pro, s8 tablet, or this one, and your review videos always answer the questions I'm looking for.

@jackjude

2 жыл бұрын

The s8 offers nothing over the s7 really. Save updates. I got a s7+ a few weeks ago for £400 and I'm very happy with it. Unlike my Surface book 3 the stylus is great for using over the entire OS not just apps. A paper-like screen foil really adds to the drawing experience.

Loud and clear, thank you, sir.

you're my artist things reviewer now

thanks for the thorough introduction, you presented detailed information that other reviewers usually don't give.

Your channel deserves so much more! Nice review btw. I wish I could afford this Surface, but it’s not meant for normal people like me.

The 120hz screen is really good for the eyes . you can add a non reflective cover to the screen for a small cost , that also can cut blue light . the feel of the built , the simplicity and minimalist design really nice . My only regret is that i have about 1% battery wear after 6 months . i believe i could have kept it at 0% if not for some mistakes . for you guys who are plugged in most times , use battery limit mode , it only charges till 50% and then will draw power from your source thereafter . I didnt use this untill a few weeks ago , instead relying on the inbuilt smart charging system that is abit buggy, and you cant control .at 50% , even if you take it out , you get 4-5 hours ... so i normally use for 3 hrs and i am left with about 18-20%...once a week should let it drain to 20 .

For the jitter test, Isn't it better to use a ruler on the screen to draw the lines to eliminate hand shake?

Great! Thank you!

Another great review! Thanks Teoh! Would you consider reviewing Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360? I'm actually considering between that one and the Surface Studio. Your video has given me a lot to think about.

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not as that product is now sold here in Singapore

Thanks for the review! It's kind of a bummer because I really rely a lot on pen pressure and tapering. I heard that Wacom's Bamboo Ink Plus pen works on this laptop. If you could, I would really appreciate if you do a comparison review of the Laptop's pen and the Wacom pen.

@TooToo246

Жыл бұрын

you can adjust the sensitivity pressure settings o! the surface, similar to how you do it on wacom, and the slim pen gets a lot better...

Thank you for the great review! What was the battery statistics app you were using at the end?

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

Pure Battery

Sir, would you be able to review the new Asus Z13 Flow with the newest Asus pen for artist?

great video! Will you try the Huawei Matebook e aswell? Looks like a good alternative for the surface pro 8, however i havent found a comparison betwee these two when it comes to drawing.

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

That will depend on whether they are sold here in Singapore

Hi, this is the first time I bumped into this channel. Was a proper in-depth review of the device from a designer / artist stand point, that I've been searching for quite a while. I would really appreciate it if you can review the new Asus R.O.G Flow Z13 with the Asus Pen that comes with it. Such review about it is nowhere in KZread right now.

@arynsinger6811

2 жыл бұрын

I've had my eye on the same device! Unfortunately it hasn't been out as long, so there aren't as many reviews yet, I think

Спасибо, самый полезный обзор на sls в сети! :)

Isn't it about time Microsoft gets good at the drawing experience game? Damn I feel like they've been making these surfaces with styluses for so long, I was expecting it to have have the same quality as a Samsung or an iPad by now...

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Almost there not not there yet

@sloppynyuszi

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically their first two surface pro tablets had Wacom licensed pens. They were a bit plasticky, but performed well. Then they bought N-trig, made it more solid, and decided performance isn’t important anymore.

@TooToo246

Жыл бұрын

@@sloppynyuszi that's actually not quite true.....the slim pen is really good, but you need to play with the sensitivity and pressure settings

When you flip the display facing backwards, can you use it in "tent mode" like hinge based 2 in 1's? Or will the screen orientation not flip that way? ( like this /\ )

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Display cannot flip back like normal 2-in-1.

@sporff

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 right i get that. Im saying when you have the screen in the position that you do at 10:40 and flip the laptop upside down, will the screen orientation flip?

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

@@sporff The screen orientation will flip.

@sporff

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 Thanks! And great review.

What is Your opinion of this Awesome device today? Did the software updates made it better? Would the difference be worth a second review of the Surface Laptop Studio? What changes would you love to see in version 2?

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

I no longer have this review unit to test. The main downsides are the lack of sd and microSD card slot, 5 hour battery life.

@paulodekkers5075

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 Those are things I can live with if its a trade for great a experience. microsSD card slot can be solved with a Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub and a card reader. Thanks for your reply. :)

@PSYCHOV3N0M

Жыл бұрын

@@paulodekkers5075 Dongles are garbage. Most people like built-in ports. 😑

Teoh is the man!

thank you for going in with so much details! How do you click undo while drawing on tablet mode? Can you do something like how in ipad we touch the screen with 2 fingers for undo?

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Some apps have finger gestures for under. Otherwise you can use keyboard shortcuts or install some app, eg tabletpro, to have shortcut buttons on the screen

@padiyumi

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 thank you for answering!

Excellent review! Hope you can also review Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15". 'Been contemplating on these 3 devices: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra GB2Pro360 15" Surface Pro Studio Your channel has covered 2 of them so far😊 Thanks so much!👍😁

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if the GB2Pro360 will be released in Singapore. If it's available, I'll review it. But based on the specs and design I've seen, it's not something I would buy. Three reasons. 1. It's a 16:9 display which it's an instant no-go for me. 2. I don't like how you can touch the keys on the back with the fold, which is why I prefer tablets or those with attached keyboards. 3. Battery life of Windows devices isn't good.

@beverly10

2 жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 Thanks so much for your concise inputs. Yeah, I'm aware 16:9 screen ratio is a big issue for some😅 Today I just went to the store & did a personal writing tests on each devices. I'm gonna use the device mainly for notetaking (studies), occasional drawing, & preferably a device with Windows OS. So far, SurfaceProStudio has the best handling feel on its stylus, & the way it's bottom end can be used as eraser😊 Writing on both TabS8 Ultra & GalaxyBook2Pro360 aren't so far from each other, even though screen refresh rates are. I really wanted to go for SPstudio..but it's beyond my budget😅 ' guess I'll get the Book2Pro360..😁

@teohyc

2 жыл бұрын

@@beverly10 If it's going to be your main computer, Surface Pro 8 may be better due to Windows OS

@beverly10

2 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc i did also consider Surface Pro8 & tried it in the store..however, I noticed 13" is a bit small for my needs. And among the devices I tested, SP8 is the only one that felt hot..i'm not sure why, though..🤔 But thank you so much for your recommendation😊

25:38 Me drawing and gaming with the lowest brightness The heavens have answered us 😹😻

Watched both your review and another one. Basically what I get is the "halfway" screen angle Microsoft chose is not comfortable for drawing and the "almost flat" mode is not great for drawing many hours on your desk. It seems both of you might have liked ana ngle of 15-30 degrees with the desk for comfortable drawing over several hours ? If so, maybe Microsoft could take note ?

Hi Teoh, I'm confused on whether to choose 16GB or 32GB variant for 3D rendering (game developing and animation). My issue is the 4 VRAM is not future proof at all, however I find the 2-in-1 computer/tablet is best since I'm always on the move. Do you have better options that you can recommend or which 16/32GB variant would you think better? I will be using this at least 4 years. Thanks!

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Look at your current workflow. If you always have lots of apps open, and have high RAM usage, it's better to go with 32GB RAM.

@yehet1242

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 Thanks for the input. When you draw like 6 hours long, is the screen very hot to touch? I'm afraid it'll be like my surface pro.

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

@@yehet1242 The display will not be hot because it's just the display. All the things that can get hot are inside the keyboard section

I need to upgrade my ram from 16. How do I do that

What charger is compatible with USB c? I have been trying to get a new usb c charger

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

Get Galium Nitride (GaN) chargers with multiple ports, preferably 60W and above.

How is the performance compared to yoga 9i ?

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

I've not tried Yoga 9i so I can't say much.

Could you please recommend me a cheapest laptop with digital pen for illustration thank you in advance

You need to plug the laptop in for charging when playing games

I'm confused on the tapering issues. I'm pretty sure that can be fixed in settings.

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Some apps, e.g. Clip Studio Paint, may let you adjust how the lines taper. But how sensitive or accurate the pen is will ultimately come down to the hardware (pen). It will be quite tedious to always adjust the taper for each new brush you use. Adjusting global pressure settings doesn't make the hardware limitation go away.

can we update ram

Thank you Teoh for the video! One favor: Can you review the $1,999.99 MSI Summit E16 Flip? Model: Summit E16Flip A12UDT-006 16" QHD Ultra Thin 2-in-1 * Windows 11 Pro * Intel® Core™ i7-1260P 1.5GHz * 16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 165Hz DCI-P3 100% Touch Panel * 10PT Multi-Touch Screen * 4G GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce® RTX3050 Ti Laptop GPU * 32GB LPDDR5-4800MHz * 1TB NVMe SSD * Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 (2x2) * Includes MSI Pen * Enterprise-Grade Security safeguards your data. * Productivity up to 11 hours battery life * Hi-Res Audio Ready Thank you very much Teoh for your revisions from the artist's point of view!

what drawing programs is he using in the beginning of the video?

@teohontech7141

2 ай бұрын

Concepts

@therecklesswarlock6439

2 ай бұрын

@@teohontech7141 thanks

is it enough intel graphics for drawing or better nvidia? And which is better laptop or a surface tablet for drawing? The tablet has better resolution.

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Intel graphics is more than powerful enough for drawing.

Are you working with the 16 GB RAM or 32 GB RAM? Does this difference in RAM matter for you?

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

16GB should be sufficient for most workflows. 32GB is good if you want many apps open at the same time, or you are working with huge file sizes.

@Ahi_tuna_

2 жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 thank you!

Is it good than xp pen artist 24 pro in drawing ?

@teohontech7141

11 ай бұрын

XPPen artist 24 pro will have slightly better drawing performance

Is it hot when you write

Disappointed with the CPU in this device. It's still using lower powered 11th gen Intel, which are all quad-cores, which really holds it back as a productivity laptop. If the this came with the new 12th gen Intel Alderlake CPUs (which has like double the performance), and the pen performance was a bit better, this would be serious contender as a productivity & artist laptop for the price.

considering all the facts i.e. touchscreen, touchpad and pen performance is it better than other display drawing tablet in work efficiency and drawing ?

@teohontech7141

11 ай бұрын

Standalone pen displays such as those from Wacom, Huion, XPPen, will have better drawing performance. The main selling point here is this is an all-in-one package. If you don't need all-in-one, you can save a lot of money with a pen tablet and also get a better computer.

@user-zm5ss6uk5c

11 ай бұрын

@@teohontech7141 but based on review i think its touchscreen is best among all other devices till now which results in faster navigation and hence work efficiency is increased, if we do multi ferrous work then this laptop will be very helpful. What's your opinion ?

How does this worth buy compared to drawing tablets? Also want to know how it is compared to iPad pro

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

iPad Pro will have better pen performance (line quality). Lines from the Slim Pen 2 do not taper as smooth and sharp. The selling point here is it runs Windows and hence you have access to desktop apps. Ultimately, my recommendation is to choose based on the software you want to use.

👍

What is tipe laptop ?

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

What's that?

gpu performance is very dissapointing. This laptop concept would be better as a "16 and with a 3060/70

@Phat_trick910

Жыл бұрын

Or 14 inch 3060

@n00r-1

7 ай бұрын

Which one do u prefer over this?

@jackjude

7 ай бұрын

@@n00r-1 The new version! Much more powerful :)

its form factor is a bit gimmicky, a typical 2-in-1 laptop should suffice. i have an old samsung notebook 9 pro that i flip into tent mode when im serious about doing work, with an external keyboard and mouse by the side, works just like a Cintiq setup, perfect line quality as well

I have had this SLS for 6 months now . at 1.7+kg , it is not as light as you would want but its ok . There is not enough mention on the different viewing modes here . like tent mode is really useful if you would like to be at a burger king and simply sit back , with your back on the seat . because in tent mode the screen is closer to u , you can sit back . also great for business presentations . in tablet mode , you can lay on sofa comfortably and simply use it to even read E-newspapers , can rotate the screen orientation , and it looks like newspapers . yes its not very light , but if you know how to hold it , even with one hand and elbow say resting on your thigh ...it works great . This SLS is really about the versatile viewing modes ... for a windows product , its the best all in one right now . I would have loved to get an IPAD pro 12.9 , but it cannot run alot of programs and save files and organise files , for this you need to go to MAC , but then again Macbooks have no touch screen . Apple purposely dont want to have products that overlap . this SLS is really trying to give you an all in one . But then again this SLS is expensive . for the same amount of money , yes you could actually get a decent classic Laptop like the surface laptop 5 for the windows , + with the extra money get an entry ipad pro 11 inch .

@somnolent4339

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update david. I have a question for you: Have you had any issues with the keyboard not responding, or the laptop itself freezing? Also, do you have any tips to make the laptop last as long as possible? I just ordered a SLS today.

@davidwong7283

Жыл бұрын

Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .

@davidwong7283

Жыл бұрын

Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .

@davidwong7283

Жыл бұрын

Congrats u bought this SLS . Best all in 1 laptop . But expensive . Now looking back I could have bought a cheap but power normal laptop + iPad Pro 11inch . For the same amount of money … but I also have no regrets with just the SLS .

@somnolent4339

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwong7283 Thank you very much for all the tips David. I’m really excited to use my SLS, I’ll take great care of it! ⭐️

This or Asus ROG Flow Z13?

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

I've not tested the Asus ROG Flow Z13 so I can't say much. ASUS is 1.53kg with keyboard case. SLS is 1.74kg. For a tablet, ASUS is heavy. And battery life of the ASUS isn't that good but if you're near a power source often, it's no problem.

Really torn between this and the surface pro 8.

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

Comes down to whether you need the graphics card

@masterhandwerks6592

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 I see. Thank you. I don't need the graphics card. I'll be using the device for school and light digital art so portability is a huge factor. My only real reason for considering the sls is the larger screen and better battery life. My largest turn off is weight and I find the 3 postion screen be underwhelming. I've watched your comparison video and many others and appreciate you taking the time to reply. With knowing that I don't need the graphics card and it being the major difference I'll pick up the sp8.

I wish I had bought this instead of Surface Pro

whating review this asus z13 flow 😆

The design of the Surfacebook 3 is much better for drawing, larger screen, higher resolution MUCH better drawing angle.

Anyone else watching this even though they'll probably never even HOLD the Surface Laptop Studio? Cuz same

This is not fair review based only updates and also partly on you. Not being keen, just think kit like this at cost deserves update.

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

What's not fair?

The ipad is still the best drawing experience. I hate the ipad OS. The only thing I use it for is for Procreate and taking notes. Thats it. Otherwise, I really hate the iPad. I wish Microsoft would up their game.

@yamito3809

Жыл бұрын

or Apple should really make a 2 in 1 macbook. The idea of carrying a macbook and an iPad simultaneously is so stupid for me.

very heavy....

this is thicker than gaming laptop....

I wanted this but I went for a 15 inch 2019 macbook pro and a 2028 ipad pro 12.9 inch. I just can't stand the lag on microsoft devices when scrolling through chrome. I had that issue with my surface book 2 15 inchand 13 inch and both were fully loaded. And the CPU speeds compared to macbooks (especially vs the M1 chip) is abysmal. Hopefully things will change. EDIT: The MacBook ended up being so limited in every way. I ended up buying a top-spec surface laptop studio and it has been great (especially with windows 10).

@PSYCHOV3N0M

Жыл бұрын

Chrome is trash. Microsoft Edge is superior and I say that as a former Chrome fan.

@michaelayeni177

Жыл бұрын

@@PSYCHOV3N0M it is a crispy web browser. I use it mainly as a PDF viewer though because of how smooth scrolling is. Edge is underrated, I'll give you that.

Underpowered, overpriced.

This design is not the answer

Gees, you still need a stand to draw, duh. Failure.

@teohontech7141

2 жыл бұрын

Many tablets need a stand. Of my head, I can only think of pen displays with built-in stands but even those have low angles and a stand is still recommended.

Excellent video, I bought my Microsoft Laptop Studio recently, I'm excited to touch him!