2024 Surface Pro 11 - Unboxing, Setup and First Look

[@HTHAMMACK1]

$450 for a damn keyboard? Microsoft has lost it's mind.

[@HamRadioPortableOperations]

I know right !! But they are all doing the same Apple want $442 for their keyboard, Samsung is a bit cheaper depending on which ones.. but not usable detachable. I'm kind of temped but keyboard is a bit of a put off but you can used older ones 8 / 9 or X - Signature ones.

[@MatthewTheCCMA]

I really don’t like throwing Microsoft a bone tooon this. It looks like they have a cheaper version if I am looking correctly. I would most likely just get that tho.

[@Tsarb0mba]

You’re acting like apple doesnt do the same

[@wakkowarner9522]

Turns your tablet into a laptop, and there are plenty of cheap wireless keyboards that will work just fine

[@deveshkumar1399]

@@Tsarb0mba You’re acting like 450 is too much, no it isn’t if you own a 2100 dollars computer…

[@NaqqashLatif]

The first party keyboard not working without installing Windows update is peak Microsoft 😇

[@muhammad_bahaa]

It worked during windows setup at 4:45, I think it freeze and windows update has nothing to do with it.

[@bwadley74656]

This is typical keyboard behaviour for any Surface Pro since the first version. Usually detach and reattach fixes it, or sometimes you have to shut down the Surface itself. You’d think they’d have fixed it over 11 revisions!

[@rano12321]

you need to get some glasses really quick.

[@JakeMoa]

Fr my 3 year with windows was really bad, use a mac mini now

[@NaqqashLatif]

I don’t care if it worked for even 1 second; the fact it froze and required a Windows update (or probably a restart) to fix it is mind boggling to say the least. My primary laptop is a Windows laptop and I face issues every now and then. It’s common.

[@randyragsdale23]

Damn, that blue color really makes the Surface Pro 11 stand out!

[@CommanderGinyu]

It asked you to select the keyboard layout again because you chose to add a secondary language

[@muhammad_bahaa]

5:14 you chose to add additional layout, that why it asked you twice.

[@mattsanchez4893]

$500 for the keyboard?! That's beyond crazy and still with those HUGE bezels, no thank you!

[@rowaystarco]

They are selliung three different keyboards, and the most expensive price also includes the Surface Slim Pen, so it's like buying the iPad keyboard + Apple Pencil. It can also be bought without and you can buy the cheaper keyboard versions as well. Freedom of choice!

[@dr.mortal2894]

closing steam, but its running in the background ;)

[@DemianFlores-e1e]

I use to own surface pro for work for many years. I switched to mac two years ago but I still like to see this product. Looks amazing.

[@identitycat]

It is such a gift quality and a pleasure way to distribute helpful information to the subscribers. I've had a lot of fun seeing your gorgeous videos. Thanks.

[@0xKazuto]

Finally i can ditch my 2018 macbook and iPad Pro altogether 😂

[@Wankidy]

1 min in and I feel like this is the best surface pro review so far

[@jnagator]

I have been still using my surface pro 6 and finally broke down and just ordered the pro 11. I had to update my keyboard also as the one I have is too old. However the old 3 power adapters I guess and docking station should work. Anyway the Surface pro blows away any tablet when traveling etc as you can actually work on it for Powerpoint, emails, etc. Sometimes when I had to carry my work laptop and surface pro in my bag it was like nothing to carry. The keyboard is a must and the only negative is that it is expensive. However my old pro6 lasted forever and I expect this new pro11 to last me at least 10 years. Looking forward to using it and being updated.

[@Imran-x9g7m]

Well said.

[@airforce_12553]

you are absolutely correct, my Dad had the Surface Book and water poured on the keyboard, we turned it off quickly left it to dry, till today still works

[@RaffaeleSanseverino]

Minisforum V3 is better

[@severnsea]

Totally agree, we're still using two Pro 4's and though the batteries are gone, both work fine plugged in and both keyboards are fine - they just need looking after (amazed how badly treated some are that I've seen, then they complain because they're broken). I was going to buy this new one but the price of the keyboard/pen was a dealbreaker unfortunately, just too much especially as I already have 2 of the new pens.

[@jnagator]

@@severnsea So far the investment has been worth it! I truly love this new Pro11 it rocks and it is so fast. I love not having to plug it in all the time. I had it unplugged for 3 days and still did 2-3 hours a day during that time. The best feature is that you can have the keyboard off and work on it. I upgraded the SSD to 2TB on my own.

[@darthenx2585]

Am guessing by the end of the year we will be able to buy this as a bundle with the keyboard and pen from Costco for cheaper.

[@tenniegk7424]

I have surface pro 9 5G. So far its impressive. Its a solid device. Only downside is battery life .

[@ertwro]

The camera quality is impressive the fact you can add third party cameras and get such bitrate is amazing.

[@sophieedel6324]

The problem isn't the hardware, the problem is Windows 11. You can't run the AI offline because Microsoft doesn't want you to generate "dirty pictures" or ask about "touchy subjects", so it sends the AI requests to Microsoft to see what you're asking. "Locally" here means..."with Microsoft's online permission". So there's no offline mode, and your privacy is constantly violated. Google/Apple/Microsoft will always want to gather your data and check every AI request, they are awful companies to be in charge of AI.

[@LaxmannDhotre]

You know there's plenty of software that utilizes npu for ai right? Also, based on what are you saying this?? You have any proof that it requires any "online permission" from Microsoft?

[@asfonseca]

That's incorrect. Nothing prevents you from installing any genAI model on these Copilot+ PCs and using it locally. Don't assert what you don't know. You're probably an Apple sheep, right?

[@asfonseca]

@jamesdax Better in every possible way, indeed.

[@raheem201231]

Create your own

[@MaiElizabeth]

Yeah. The Siri Microsoft and others are 'smarter than Siri' is because unlike Siri, other AI constantly breach our security and collecting our data without permission.

[@karlb8069]

Great video. I have the Pro 9 and this is definitely faster. Does it come cellular?

[@algalande]

One kidney for surface pro, friends kidney for keyboard😂😅

[@samjaiwin]

😂😂

[@ShellymanStudios]

It's a solid device. Software needs need to iron out some kinks. The future of Windows on ARM looking promising finally.

[@KN99213]

Honestly, this device is very impressive!

[@ichthyander45]

I am salivating over that blue color…

[@LangleyNA]

You are playing a dangerous game! Do not succumb to this! Resist!

[@kazumak.1542]

​@@LangleyNAgive the device a few years to get cheaper

[@neethch]

This video is absolutely fantastic! The way you explain complex topics in such a simple and engaging manner is truly impressive The visuals and editing are top-notch, making it not only informative but also a pleasure to watch. I've learned so much from this video, and I can't wait to apply these insights in real life. Thank you for consistently creating such valuable content. Keep up the amazing work!

[@paulbram2]

that iPad form factor looks so goofy next to the Surface Pro. IMO the kickstand is the single greatest advantage over iPad. Can't believe they haven't "invented" that yet.

[@techinrl9869]

You're obviously unfamiliar with iPads since Apple does make kickstand keyboards. The iPad 10'th generation has a keyboard case with kickstand. It takes up a LOT more desk space and cannot be used on the lap. It's only the Air and Pros that have a Magic Keyboard with the floating screen. Those take up far less space and can be used on the lap unlike kickstands. The kickstand does provide more angles, so really it all depends on how you want to use it.

[@intuitivefilmanalysis]

On the new Ipad you can scan documents with the camera, is there a similar feature on the surface pro?

[@ArmandoAguilarJr]

that's not new, it's like 3 years old.

[@w1599]

Been a Mac user for many years and even made a lucrative career out of it, but just recently started getting back into Windows 11, and I gotta say I am looking at retiring my Apple hardware and moving over to Windows. Apple just doesn't innovate anymore and Windows seems to be doing some really cool stuff lately. Every year the hardware is still the same. The OS's are years behind, and rarely work (like AirDrop which I can barely get working between devices).

[@lindalee8971]

Great video. I watched this on my Surface Pro 4 and I'm ready for an upgrade. I just wished that new keyboard wasn't so pricey.

[@billymania11]

Assuming Microsoft gets all the bugs out and squares away device drivers and somehow puts together a graphics solution, they might be on to something. Obviously the Surface Pro is much more practical than the iPad.

[@mmanzur]

I got Surface Pro, but I am returin, keyboard is crazy expensive 400 dlls, still prefer my Ipad and Mac combo.

[@rowaystarco]

@@mmanzur You don't have to buy the most expensive keyboard, there are three different compatible keyboards. If you need the Slim pen, it's not a bad idea to buy the mid tier keyboard.

[@rowaystarco]

I can say from early testing that I really like it. It's not a gaming machine of course, but it did run Witcher 3 with 40-70 fps with low graphics. The Prism emulation seems to be quite decent.

[@eduardo8652]

Isn’t that what the surface studio is supposed to be similar to? I think it has solid graphics specs too.

[@JuanLopez-zo8os]

​@@rowaystarcohow many hours does the battery last?

[@reflectionrecon]

Great Video Aaron , So PWM in the last few last laptops i have tired have hurt my eyes (totally sucks). This SP11 felt like it was in the beginning, I do feel it has gotten alittle better. Could this be a better display and might work for me??

[@itspossible2015]

solid review! be great to have a more thorough indication of battery life durations after you put it to real world test

[@SenselInc]

Thrilled to hear that you like the haptic touchpad, which is powered by Sensel's haptics technology. Thanks, Zollo! 🙏

[@descendency]

"And for whatever reason the mouse stopped working" ... that's basically the story of why I started using a MBP (along with a few other niceties). Yes, there are things I miss about Windows, but overall, I am just happier with a Mac. My last Windows laptop was the original Surface Book (which was fantastic when it worked right but had random issues ... like disconnecting the tablet from the keyboard randomly). Hopefully the issues are fixed after the updates are installed, but my experience suggests it isn't. I am glad MS continues to innovate new products, though. I think their client base and the industry are better off for it. And I'm glad to see Qualcomm has finally made a SoC worth putting into a laptop (or really, anything beyond a smartphone ... that SQ3 was a dumpster fire).

[@RR_12014]

when the keyboard is detached, it still works, right? Is there a way to turn it off when you do have it detached? On my current surface tablet, I sometimes detach the KB and leave it off to the side and sometimes, on accident, I hit the keyboard. Im thankful that its not on, but with this new version it works wirelessly - I just want to be able to turn it off completely at times.

[@zollotech]

doesnt look like it. seems like it was meant to manage itself and just sleep

[@rowaystarco]

You can use the older keyboards from Surface Pro X and up on the new one too. I bought the cheaper keyboard version and it's completely fine for me. I already have a nice wireless logitech keyboard.

[@omarmasohood]

@@zollotech long press on the Esc key to turn the flex keyboard off

[@dhirajverma5571]

Hi Aaron, I watched many reviews of Surface Pro Snapdragon Elite on KZbin. This is one of the best review. I was actually waiting for you to do the unboxing and first impression of this machine. You always amaze me. I love the consistency of the all the reviews you do here on your channel.

[@zollotech]

Thank you and glad you like it.

[@TheOneTrueChris]

Jesus, a $450 keyboard should not exist.

[@travisbrown2459]

Agreed, that’s absolutely ridiculous.

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Aaron is cheating on Apple with Microsoft 😮

[@austinbenson15]

ikr what do u think beata 2 of ios 18 will add ?

[@jamesklusener]

let him explore, it's pride month lol

[@lancesimmons83]

😂

[@payday873]

😂

[@hasnibrahiti]

macOS is obviously more private than Windows after all…Windows is just a pack of spyware! Can't see myself using that recall thing or get ads on the system itself. Linux is my go-to operating system. 😊

[@MuhammadArif-oy1wd]

it's a very good Microsoft surface tablet. by all means it's a good tablet.

[@ameyaspadhye]

I feel Microsoft needs to work on the choppy UI transitions. They need to ensure those transitions are at least 60fps like on the MacOS. Agreed it will differ on cheaper Windows laptops, but I expect smooth transitions at least on Surface devices.

[@TenantRepGuru]

Great review and the video from the laptop looked good.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@KTMachine-01]

The First Chipset Snapdragon X ELite on Microsoft Surface.Thank you

[@jesusk1358]

I doubt if it is actually better than intel.

[@ZeddicusAWR]

I have the 32g plat Surface Pro 11, I love it.

[@christianr.5868]

How’s the emulation for it? Does it run the apps you need well enough?

[@ZeddicusAWR]

@@christianr.5868 I haven’t experienced any issues so far.

[@tumdedum]

Thanks a lot for the review. Is the new keyboard compatible with Surface Pro 7 (both as connected to Pro 7 and as standalone keyboard ) as well?

[@Whit3WolfXArcadia]

Next time try using an Android emulator like bluestacks for games to see how it performs

[@Barcodeali]

Can this be charged by usb-c?

[@aliozanerbektas]

How responsive is the pen comparing to the apple pencil? I mean is it any good in terms of note taking? I'm not talking about 3d graphics or art making and stuff. I just wanna know how it feels to take notes.

[@christianr.5868]

The pen is pretty great. Very responsive

[@RK-um9tu]

Apple pencil is not good at all. It is as big as a rule and the tip is as hard as a rock.

[@MicheleRizzardi]

The Surface Slim Pen has exactly the same incredible quality and the same experience as the Apple Pencil. I use both, and they are fantastic!

[@Ryanstuff]

Why are they still shipping it with the proprietary charger as opposed to just using USB C?

[@sanjibdas4687]

can you install photoshop , krita and other drawing software please? and show us how it is performing with detailed review on it and draw something on it. I just want to see how this PC handles it so I can buy one. Thanks

[@rudybacani480]

Samsung’s keyboard for their Galaxy S8 Ultra cost AU$500.00 when I got mine almost 2 years ago.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

Hi Aaron! Could you test the Xbox app and more "indie" or "low fidelity" games? I have an XSS with GamePass Ultimate but on the go it would nice if i could play low demamding games like rougelite games, metroidvania games and such, but I'm not even sure the new chip allows that. Thanks!

[@EnochGitongaKimathi]

The promise from Qualcomm with the Snapdragon X Elite is you don't have to use it plugged in. What is the performance when using it on battery?

[@sitearm]

Thank you for this timely review! do you know if installing OpenGL 4.6 software pack might make Snapdragon work better for gaming compatability?

[@subspaceanomaly]

Did you figure this out? I used to need open Gl for 3d stuff but seems like through emulation it isn't going to work well on this snapdragon surface

[@LalrinDika-r7m]

Can it use Android apps or only window app?

[@bungshi1995]

If I buy Surface pro, can I use word, excel and powerpoint free like Pages, Numbers and Keynote in apple?

[@EnronnSierra]

I'm kinda in the process of switching completely away from Windows, but I'm curious about these. Just not interested in the being a first gen guinea pig. Windows on ARM has been a journey for Microsoft: Surface RT, Surface X, Surface 9 and now Surface Copilot + PC. Lets see what the successor looks like and I am more likely to get one when Windows 12 is launched next year. Right now, apart for Recall and AI hype, there isn't anything I can't do on a x86 Windows device today.

[@tiemji]

Thanks for sharing, i really like the Surface devices

[@TechlikeL]

Great video as always 😊

[@maks_zbogar]

I purchased second Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and this one is great" I updated this old comment: I purchased anotheI loved my Microsoft Surface Pro 11, but after a week, there was first a BSOD issue, then a second, a third, and then many more. After spending many hours with Microsoft Surface Support, who were very kind, I had to send mine back after a month and 14 days. I am sad, but also afraid to buy another, since I lost a month of hard work on my computer. Continuous reboots of my Surface Pro 11, the BSODs killed my SSD, my data and windows 11 installation. So frustrating. 😢

[@ChanduKale]

That puts an end to my enthusiasm to buy it.

[@maks_zbogar]

@@ChanduKale I must update my experience that I finally purchased a new one and this one is perfect. No BSOD or other issues in first 14 days. I purchased a faulty product first time.

[@subspaceanomaly]

​@@maks_zbogarah good.. Now I don't have to Google what a BSOD is.. It sounds like it means a BullSh*t OverDose..

[@rhonda-sp4qz]

I'm thinking about getting this, but my concern is how reliable is the detachable keyboard? I had an onn laptop with keyboard and folding stand only lasted a month after purchasing, the keyboard become unresponsive with attaching it to the screen.

[@paulorosaldo]

Is this available in the Philippines

[@drawaline279]

Great review! Thank you 🙏

[@housepianist]

Wow, that keyboard price! Makes Apple’s Magic Keyboard seem like a good deal!

[@danieloherrick6332]

Not really, Bluetooth Microsoft KB/Pen combo is $450. 13" iPad Pro KB/Pen combo is $430 (no BT). The non-BT MS KB/Pen combo, which is a closer comparison to the Majic KB/Pen combo is $279. MS also has frequent sales on accessories and bundles.

[@rainyd4293]

Always a fan of Microsoft Surface tablets. Love their form factor, but Windows OS can be quite frustrating. Regardless, Surface Pro 11 is ❤

[@RockOnChannelRoute66]

Why do I get a feeling the system runs not as what I expectd like the iPad Pro does? Snapdragon X Elite???

[@aj_aka_alan]

Would you ever combine the Sapphire keyboard with the platinum surface pro?

[@zollotech]

Sure. It would probably look pretty good.

[@julianvillarreal1450]

1 month late, but nice unboxing video.

[@BlueKnight87]

Forget the co-pilot key, I'd rather have a fingerprint reader back.

[@F40gamer-v8r]

It looks like iPad Pro with a magic keyboard

[@kinkaidw223]

I think you can check the surface app if you wanna know keyboard battery or other info

[@jamesklusener]

that keyboard is more expensive than my brand new msi modern 14 with a core i5 12th gen intel chip, crazy overpriced for what is essentially a piece of fabric with the alphabet slapped onto it.

[@jesusk1358]

They know people will buy it. Crazy stuff.

[@Ola_Ciao]

Does it come with built-in Microsoft office?

[@ivancarlosti]

What elite cpu version comes with this? Edit: Got it, it's X1E-80-100

[@smrrafi6479]

Is this better than Ipad pro m4?

[@evaander]

is this good for computer science in college

[@scaryjoker]

Yes

[@farukhshahzad2482]

MacBook Pro's are the real beasts among laptops. Windows can't compete with the speed, quality software optimization of a MacBook.

[@remingtonforde6888]

Can a MacBook be a tablet?

[@zaselimgamingvideos]

So the stylus pen is no longer comes in the box? I had SP4 and i had pen as well and sd card slot.

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

jesus christ -- the keyboard is stupidly expensive. i just checked .. black model costs € 474, the blue one from this video € 530. you can get an actual laptop for these prices.

[@zt9233]

I mean at 450 with pen that's like 320 which is still cheaper than ipad keyboard

[@RK-um9tu]

You are talking about Apple's keyboard, correct...

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

@@RK-um9tu no, i'm talking about the one in this video.

[@shaikhhar6911]

You can purchase a cheap sub $50 Bluetooth keyboard/mouse

[@Theshort1996]

Can we IT work on this device? Like excel spreadsheet and others application

[@mannkeithc]

I am planning to replace my M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Surface Pro 11 but waiting for 5G models to become available later this year. I agree, you shouldn't buy a Surface Pro 11 for gaming, but I have been surprised how many games I can now run on my Windows Dev Kit 2023, especially now I am running Windows 24H2 release preview with improved x64 emulation, but the Dev Kit has the much weaker Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 arm processor (as per Surface Pro 9 5G). I can run games such as Genshin Impact and Witcher 3 but did need to preconfigure the display to be borderless window rather than full screen to get the game to open, or in the case of Witcher 3, not to repeatedly crash, which seems like a driver issue. Older games and Indie games such as, Beyond a Steel Sky, Disco Elysium, Cuphead, Songs of Conquest, Tomb Raider I - III remastered, Spelunky I & II, and Kentucky Route Zero all play well. Retro game emulation also works well, as there are Windows arm64 binaries, for emulators such as Dolpin, athersx2, ppsspp, duckstation and dosbox-x, and x86 emulators such as ScummVM, OpenMW - Morrowind, RMG - N64, and mGBA all work well on the Dev Kit, so should be even better on the X Elite processor.

[@nauscakes1868]

I just noticed he keeps his pencil in backwards. Or maybe mine is backwards ;) I'm lefthanded, so the tip faces --> this way -->

[@subspaceanomaly]

People in reviews struggle to get the pen out, mine hasn't arrived yet but presumably the best way to get it out would be to press down on the point end to lever the back end up and then catch that with the fingers you didn't use to press down the front.. If that makes sense

[@sufyanfarid5997]

Imagine buying a new Surface Pro 11 and the trackpad won't work. No thanks Microsoft.

[@clothesontheground]

Nice review - looks like a solid replacement for those that want 1 device to replace a MBAir and iPad into a single device. Nice to see so real competition and in some cases surpassing the apple options.

[@nauscakes1868]

That's EXACTLY why I bought a Surface. I didn't want to carry two devices with me when I travel.

[@ajaysrtech]

"aPpLe wOn't mErGe tHe iPad and Mac cUz it'lL cAnNibAlIZiNg sAlEs"

[@ilyave]

Microsoft is Mental to ask 450 for a keyboard.

[@Anjali-rj7uh]

Great review...

[@carlosrocha8928]

I watch a lot of movies which one would be better to get ?

[@AzumiRM]

Does it come with a 56k fax modem?

[@LangleyNA]

Hi, @AzumiRM. I do not believe any products feature these modulator demodulators any longer. This technology is no longer of typical day-to-day relevance. You want to refer to a couple decades ago.

[@isaachaze1]

I don't see any 3.5 floppy drive either. I'm sure you can add an external one, but not having one built in is a bummer. Pass

[@subspaceanomaly]

​@@isaachaze1would be interesting to know if they could build an ultra slim floppy drive

[@guest4242almao]

2:21 face caught

[@zollotech]

I’m in quite a few videos.

[@albertoestrada4320]

Beautiful device but the biggest problem in windows is security in that aspect Apple are why better faster and more secure

[@AllTimeTech12]

Are you excited for linux support?

[@JoeMagillacutty]

I still have my surface pro 8 and I love it

[@CesarIntriago1980]

12:17 Is that why reviews so far only show benchmarks and numbers and stay away from the actual experience of using Windows on these devices?

[@zollotech]

Windows is windows. I’m not sure what you mean but the experience is great typically because it’s created by Microsoft for the device.

[@CesarIntriago1980]

@@zollotech Looks like it was just downloading updates in the background and the animation when entering task view was choppy (which is normal for Windows). I was hoping that a powerful hardware could change that. Additionally, I haven't seen reviews showing the speed and experience of opening multiple apps, switching desktops, entering task view with multiple windows, dragging WinUI windows over other windows, that is why I mentioned that reviews show the numbers (benchmarks) and not the actual experience of using the OS, is it any better?.

[@JackRabbit72380]

can in have 18 inch version with full low profile keyboard and no half centimeter bezels in my face please.

[@subspaceanomaly]

It's a cool idea to have a massive one, a bit like that surface studio thing years ago. I think a portable version at 18 inches would be so liable to crack that you'd need to make it quite thick to be strong enough, and then it would end up being petty heavy. Could still be an interesting product due designers and other specific industries but I can't imagine many people would buy one

[@rudybacani480]

I like the colour.

[@CaptainToadUK]

Something MS still haven't fixed - I have had troubles with the keyboard & touchpad not working since the days of the Surface RT. They really need to fix that

[@DavidSvanadze]

have a nano sim card slot?

[@edmundseow1669]

Do you know if it can run powerbi

[@letjasperknow]

Whats the pricing?

[@askaromarov7207]

Could you try to run Power BI desktop?

[@vin.k.k]

Also update system apps in MS Store 09:41

[@Simplepencildrawings]

I had overheating and display issues from 4th year.

[@มะลิวัลย์จําปาทอง]

The bests desine