Microsoft Surface Duo Real-World Test (Camera Comparison & Battery Test)

I take the new Microsoft Surface Duo across the Hudson valley to test out the camera versus other comparable devices, see how long the battery lasts, and just see how this dual-screen device works during a real day of using it.
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[@TheMorgster]

Such a refreshing change from "specs/function/feature" reviews as you're the only reviewer that shows me a day in the life, almost exactly as I would experience the device. Heading out for the day, battery anxiety, snapping a photo opportunity, keeping up to date. Love your work!

[@seanstumpf4190]

Love your take of reviewing the phone with real world use and a "Slice of Life" feel. Subscribed!

[@dannywinget]

I am living through these videos now lol.

[@TheUnlockr]

Lol thanks for watching em bud and I know you have a car, come on up! 🙌

[@TheMrMobile]

0:06 "sleek and sexy" pompadour GIF coming in 3 ... 2 ... 1

[@dvrman123]

I love that i've seen a comment from you on every surface duo video i've watched. lol

[@TheUnlockr]

Lol don't mention it to Imel, you know he'll make it if you do

[@danaross]

I like your style. Good review. I just subscribe

[@GunRanger]

@@TheUnlockr name of song at 9:45 to the wine bar?

[@adityashukla7849]

I'm a fan of this device. 😍 I don't care about the 'not-so-good' sides. Good sides really outperform bad ones. 10/10 for your videos. They are exactly what it would be be to use these devices in real life.

[@frankdavis7978]

There's something calming about your videos. Thank you for continuing to make them. ☺

[@elarsia]

I only started watching your videos a few days ago, but at this point I've watched every one from the past couple months! I love these Real World Tests. Keep pushing out great content David! (And how does this channel not have 1 mil subs yet?)

[@Hewardrv8]

Thanks for the actual review of the duo! I was getting extremely tired of opening an unbox/review video and it just turned into a biased it's not a samsung galaxy or an iphone.. Great video! I bought 2 for me and my wife!

[@broughyyt]

Loved the trip and real world usage... much more of a rounded review than sat in a studio going through things - so thumbs up from Scotland.

[@ryankelsey7]

I love using my surface duo! No more apple iPhone for me.

[@ale2999]

Great video! Loved the day in the life of along with real life usage of the device! Great job!

[@bojax]

First time watching any of your videos, and they're beautifully shot and edited. I'll have to go back and actually listen to what you said cause I was to caught up in the production of the video! haha

[@obidean3964]

I'm glad you're showing the device in action in real life. Your sister place looks so serene and beautiful, breath of fresh air from the hustle bustle of city life. Also, props for properly demoing the software works in conjunction to the unique hardware. Not that I'm going to buy one but other reviews mostly went straight to the buggy parts, which make me barely understand how this thing works. Keep up the good works bro 🤭

[@schnaido]

Great take on the Duo. My first time here and I love the lay out. I feel the content was well presented. Awesome work. Thanks for the effort. I subbed.

[@TRC_941]

Thats awesome! I took that train on Thursday from Beacon to Yankee Stadium and back! Great review!

[@HandheldAddict]

0:10 David: "But first..." Everyone:* "COFFEE"* David: "...Not coffee"

[@Earl1403]

Shooketh me that did, i even said out loud ... "Coffee"

[@JCPicache]

This was the most useful video for the Duo that I've seen based on real world typical use. Great job!

[@jimmycychowski1142]

Enjoyed your day and night in the life with the Duo, I am looking forward to receiving mine!

[@awashi]

Great video. Tub touched on all the points I had a concern over. Plus it’s 8 months later and a lot of the complaints have been addressed. Good job.

[@bryans8653]

Lol! Little too much wine there for the end. Haha. Love it. My surface duo arrives today. I’m pretty pumped to try it out. Even if it’s buggy it’s at least something new and different.

[@douglasbernaiche2748]

Great Job. I have one coming in 3 days and you taught me a lot. I look forward to comparing it to my S23Ultra.

[@DavidLHolzer]

Keep up the great work. Your videos are key when I make a buying decision. I'm a surface pro user so I'm very intrigued by the surface duo. Precovid I'd be working at a coffee shop and being able to do this on the duo ad hoc on the go would be wonderful. But that asking price is tough.

[@sironukpa]

Man i enjoy ur reviews simple and very well detailed ! All the best man.

[@nickscott447]

You always have great videos. I really enjoy the format. As for the phone, I love the idea but didn't know about the glitches. Thanks for the info. I'll wait to see how Microsoft deals with them before I take the plunge.

[@tonydcurrawong]

Really enjoyed your video. Very professional production and great review.

[@MikhaelHld]

Thanks for the great and detailed practical review, David! The surface duo is such a fascinating yet expensive device and it's quite underbaked software wise, excited to see how they'll do the second iteration!

[@emadgaidi]

I don't know but the colors look the best in the Duo photos, It is just lacks DOF cause of the small sensor.

[@rayreggie03]

You're imagining that....

[@MatthewParksSr]

I tend to agree, in bright light the colors did look a little bit more reference and some may feel that they're muted because most cameras nowadays come in with a higher saturation. I kept looking for crap in the photos and I wasn't able to see them. I'd like one of these bloggers to actually post the photos where I can download them and look at them on a good monitor so I could see what's missing because it doesn't come across to my eye via the screen in the videos As it started to get darker you could see that their color science is too more toward green a software fixed could fix that. Actually a photo editor could fix it also by just adjusting away from green and over into the reds make it a bit warmer. Overall looking at the comparisons I didn't see a serious lack of detail in comparison to the other cameras, I didn't see where the other cameras are really kicking it in the ass except for at night because it doesn't have a night mode. Night mode is a software thing. Again the other cameras if I'm not mistaken are all 12 megapixel and it's 11 megapixel That's not a big difference it's also an f2, so I think this is something they can fix computationally.

[@DjZeroGravity129]

First off love your videos. I stumbled onto this today and find your videos to be incredibly refreshing. For me I bought the duo because I love the innovation and like that it's different completely. My biggest hangups are 100% software related. I used mine for Google maps and Spotify then had to shoot off a text and it became incredibly cumbersome and ended up not unlocking, black screening then not swapping screens that I needed. That being said beyond the software I am in love with the phone and the concept. As purely consumer I buy phones that I enjoy and want to live with for a bit. I hope software gets ironed out and the phone gets to be more seamless and enjoyable

[@hojomo]

Big thanks again David! Now you've taken me from Dumbo to Poughkeepsie, you're fast becoming my personal guide to New York 🙂 Absolutely LOVE the Duo, but not Version 1, so superb review too - then you threw in Rails & Rivers and I was in heaven 😉

[@ToddBryantsr]

Just ordered the Surface Duo (One). Looking forward to it with Android 12L. Great video!

[@AvengeTheTECH]

Thank you for the best real world use of everyday life with the surface duo. Image comparison is amazing and to be fair it would have been good if you delayed the image name for 5 seconds to let people see the images then guess what device each is, so you mind gets an first unbias view before name reveal also mix the images in different positions for same effect. However, all said thank you, it's appreciated.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Appreciate the travel review of the Surface Duo. Very unique.

[@cafeine]

great video, for both well presenting a normal day with a SD and the great scenery/atmosphere.. subscribed :)

[@deececassius482]

Auto subscribe. Just fantastic format for a video.

[@killuazenitsu]

Nice review. Great to see the pix comparisons. Thanks!

[@sulavgautam3476]

Great video. Real world tests are the real way to test the actual performance of the device. Awesome as always. 👌👌

[@canoelectronico]

Very nice review, I really liked the style a-la "day in the life of", showing the device as you went by your day in real-world scenarios, and the camera comparison was awesome. The only constructive feedback I could offer, since you mentioned you would be shooting video with it would be to label your video takes when using the Surface Duo and when using your camera, it was hard at times to figure out what you were using (I know you did once or twice, but not consistently). Cheers!

[@n0131999]

your reviews are unique, keep up the good work

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!

[@samuelventimiglia7327]

I have been using the Duo for two days and I'm not experiencing a lot of the issues the reviewers are. That's not to discount them, it's been pretty good so far. I think a lot of using this device for me is the muscle memory. It's just takes some adjustment to learn how to navigate the UI. There is definitely room for improvement and I'm happy to be on that ride....

[@leifhanson8900]

I like the real world rundown not jut the side by side with something hung else. Great video!

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!

[@abhijeetbalsaraf5907]

I did not expect the camera quality and colors to be this good. Nice first attempt from Microsoft and a nice review.

[@rompo]

I like these kind of reviews that are using units as consumers would use it and showing different use cases.. or just maybe I'm just enjoying the vlog style city tours :)

[@EmbraceTheDetours]

Glad I subscribed to this channel. Looking forward to some cool content. Cheers ✌️

[@angelinsite2000]

Woa, do enjoy the review/battery life/city tour 👌

[@Mustafa-le4vz]

love your vlog/reviews man.

[@dru_7]

Really cool video format keep going 👍🏽

[@ravianandkulasekaran6107]

Love your videos. Gives out such cool vibes.

[@lawks56]

I enjoyed the Hudson area and how beautiful it is. The night life and renovated old buildings and food was awesome.

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!

[@chrisrose1714]

You’ve convinced me that the one on its way to me now has been the right decision. Can’t wait to receive it. And get the newer software 😀

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Amazing review as always 👌👍👏

[@govindkrishnalb]

Surface duo camera seems natural! very good job.

[@christinab6411]

Yay! I was waiting on this one!☺️

[@marmattheopaypa5983]

Super great video man!

[@JT74]

Really enjoying these blog style videos

[@jttcosmos]

Love the concept and the design, although would like to see a slightly more “Note-ish” approach to the pen. As mentioned, the software issues can be fixed, so not too fussed about that part. The one thing that stops me from going for it is the hardware, more particular the cameras. Really wish Microsoft had leveraged their (purchased, but still) experience from the Lumina Pureview series and put in a flagship-worthy camera array. That would pretty much make it perfect, but at it stands, it is a great tech demo. Maybe in a future iteration.

[@chalayan]

Good review and keep it up! Fold is more premium looking and for both phones are good. I would not mind having both haha

[@MatthewWilliams-kh4ww]

I absolutely love this phone. I haven't had many issues. The pros far out weigh the cons in my opinion. I think with updates the phone will get better and better.

[@mariasama7859]

Sliding silicon glove like cases that are going to be thick enough to protect the phone all around, but also ultra soft almost liquid in the centre, that are going to allow the phone to move as it should and fold completely. Like a squishy silicon bubble that moves around like slime.

[@ejb8326]

Nice concept and like the hardware design, but I would go with the fold 2 because there are too many compromises for the duo at $1400.

[@luiscardona665]

Watching this on my surface duo :)

[@Puppetsinmyhead]

Love how everyone pretty much uses what sounds like the same song for their videos 😂

[@greyareaRK1]

I LOVE the form factor. It looks intimately small, but useable. I also love the stylus input, but wondering if it can be used in apps like Word, agenda software, etc. Did I imagine seeing the camera do okay for most of the day, but going quite green in the evening?

[@awoods62]

Dude. I love yr channel

[@maximilianokoweindl8048]

Good recommendation sitting on the left side. Cool. 🤙

[@thehawkstv]

Has the device gotten better over time with software updates? Your traveling around has given me some places in NY that I want to check out.

[@RowdyTundra07]

Great video and commenting this on my own surface duo! #TeamDuo

[@stevegalea518]

Upstate NY!!! Welcome man 😁

[@Chemy.]

Looks good, but i have heard it was extremely buggy, how was your experience?

[@Big_Raf_TV]

This video doesn't make the camera seem bad at all. I was actually impressed with the camera shots here.

[@mikldude9376]

Good video sir . You could certainly see some people liking it once some of the bugs are worked out , for me though , i`m liking what i see with galaxy Z fold 2 , although my bank account is very grumpy about it though :) , the fold is is near enough to 3k$ here in Australia .

[@JojyKAlex]

Great video bro!

[@sebluketravis2438]

Yeah your sis has the right idea living 2 hours away from New York City. Why on earth people want to live in city centres nowadays is beyond me. Everywhere gets fast internet, everywhere is cheaper than Manhattan. Oh and you balance coffee when walking beautifully.

[@Syesan]

I'm from Poughkeepsie 😅 And I just happened to click your video on the Duo lol

[@wendelynmusic]

I really like it but its too expensive and would want to wait until version 2. The camera seemed better than some reviews implied though pixel and apple are definitely better than both of the foldables. Considering the duo doesn't have night mode it did better than expected in low light but not great by any means.

[@elumbra]

I am torn. There is a lot I like about this phone but there are some hardware complaints that I have and now with all the complaints about buggy software I'm really leaning towards the zfold 2.

[@fabianbeyhon]

Microsoft has people rethinking the usage of a hand device and this is positively groundbreaking. ...nice review with a lifted twist on other let's say... more important things in life . . . Like family and simplified gorgeous views

[@tadiwagate7464]

I love your videos🔥🔥

[@jeromeow5234]

Great review!

[@msudlp]

i wasnt paying attention but did you make or receive a phone call? I noticed most who critic the phone don't make a call.

[@Blesshandzz]

I picked one up today and not sure, I bought the galaxy fold 2 and was may even thinking of switching to the duo because it's half the price almost mine had like a bowing back where the glass looked like it was separating from the phone. I've had my fold 2 for the past 3 days and everytime I open this phone up I fall in love more. Idk what to do cause one has to get returned I wanna like the duo more.

[@monstermike22]

Awesome video! Love Train travel. For anyone interested Im watching this on my duo and have had minimal if any issues with bugs or anything alot of reviewers are mentioning, not sure if i got lucky but it's been fantastic, there is a learning curve with how to operate the gestures but that's more cause of the new form factor. Only real gripe is the camera, but this was common knowledge from the beginning. Sounds weird but I actually don't mind or notice the bezels at all, with an all glass and metal device it actually helps in a weird way with holding it In different postures. For anyone seriously considering it I'd fully recommend. Oh I did have my wallpaper go black one or twice but I just closed the phone and opened it and it fixed it less than 3 seconds, still should not have to deal with that but at least it was an easy fix.

[@dp2world23]

So many great devices to pick from nowadays. Note 20 Ultra here though, gotta love ecosystems.

[@ryankelsey7]

I like how you didn't just bash the phone like some reviewers. You gotta learn the device. I haven't had much problems. A few typical Android bugs. But I am loving mine

[@iosdeals]

the best part was the end of the video, where it was clear you had some wine :)

[@TheUnlockr]

🤫

[@priyanshu1224]

I love how thin it is but i would go for z fold 2

[@toneymitchell1032]

I love it, the Duo is a awesome device. It has its drawbacks, but the good far out weighs the bad. You just have to approach how you traditionally use a device.

[@anaheim1rulez]

Great video. 👍👍👍👍

[@deanomoses51]

As requested . Love your videos probably as much as you love coffee. Btw when I come New York in April we're gonna need to meet up for a coffee off .

[@Sempuukyaku]

It seems like the photos in low light conditions are where the Duo really suffers, because in regular lighting conditions the photos hold up just fine. They're not top of the line by any means, but they are definitely passable. Hopefully Microsoft can add a newer lens as well as a night mode for the 2nd generation of the Duo.

[@LossLeadas]

honestly thats most cameras....its a reason why professional photographers still take pics with certain lights when they are not outside

[@ForgingMyLife]

Nice video. Nice device - kinks and all!

[@viktorkostov9466]

This is my dual solution. Gen 2 is for me

[@taurussho86]

Duo's colors look more natural than the other 3

[@cinemacredits1500]

Nice video!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Great video!!!!

[@evi1ways]

in three gens, this will be amazing

[@Capecodguy]

Great video as always. Really wanted to love that phone. The screen on time is pretty horrible though. Three and a half hours? Really ? Definitely should have been alot better. The fold phones last twice that long. Maybe the surface duo 2 will be better.

[@xj3783]

It is sleek it is beautiful I know Microsoft camera technique. So I don't bother about that. Overall good innovation. Reasonable ideas in a phone

[@duudleDreamz]

The Duo is a productivity device, made to optimize use of MS apps like Teams/Office, taking notes with pen OneNote etc. So camera/speaker tests are pointless, as they shouldn't be the reason anybody buys the Duo.

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

With that premise in mind why would ANYBODY buy a device like this just to use Microsoft apps? Nobody is buying highly niched devices like this anymore. Honestly... they never were.

[@duudleDreamz]

@@yourbestfriendjoshua I will buy the Duo, and I know several other folks who will too

[@samuelventimiglia7327]

@@duudleDreamz I did and I'm happy with it so far. Far from perfect but once you use a dual screen device for work or just day to day tasks, it's hard to not use it.

[@megadeth8592]

@@yourbestfriendjoshua welp you're wrong

[@BanduTheGreat]

The buggy keyboard might be a deal breaker for those productivity bosses.

[@bbwlc]

Will consider the Surface Duo when: 1) the massive top and bottom bezels are gone 2) they take advantage of the vertical real estate they gain by filling in that bezel with screen...then proceed to make less wide (and easier to handle) 3) put in a camera worthy of the massive price tag 4) find a way to put a stylus garaged in the device itself

[@idonotcomplyrevolution]

even though the fold 2 trumps with the cameras, i dont think those looking to buy a surface duo are at all interested in the camera quality. this is all about multi tasking on the go in style!