The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio: 6 MONTH LATER - Problems? Wish List, Improvements

[@taylornicty1170]

I hope Microsoft sees this video and fixes some of these things on the Studio 2. Really hope they bring the SD card slot back

[@wizpizz]

Very helpful video for people considering to buy the device! Really looking forward to the gaming / performance video for the SLS as well!

[@Jonj57]

Felt like a super genuine review from a real user. Super helpful!

[@TabletPro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@politesociety]

You mentioned you had bad performance on battery. There are performance profiles (power mode) that are separate to the min/max CPU, and there is a separate one for plugged in vs battery. you used to be able to click on the battery to switch between them, but on windows 11 it's a little weirder, but still look for it under the battery/notification. There should be a slider between battery life and performance

[@fatfitnessnerd9064]

The dynamic range difference between your opening sound effect, and the narration is stupidly huge. It's 130am here, and I just woke up the whole house. Turning down for the sound effect, now I can't hear the narration.

[@TabletPro]

It's been a problem for a while, but most of my new videos should be much better normalized audio. Thanks for sharing, you are correct.

[@JohnDoe-ej9mi]

i think i have your same problem with the fan that started suddenly after some time of using it the laptop ... i doubt the fan it's tilted tho . did you replace your unit at the end ? did you find a solution to the problem ? I read a lot of people got problem with the fans on microsoft laptops it's not that is intended to have this noise ? On standard use you can listen a constant "uhmm" if the fan go up in speed start to be a grind sound ... i don't know if it's normal or not anymore.

[@Pesto-64]

The glare on the screen ( on my SP8 too) is the worst. What are people doing to help with that? Couldn’t find any matte screen protectors on Amazon.

[@TheRootBeerKing]

The one thing I hate about the laptop is the slim pen 2's lack of customization, especially for apps without built in support for the pen. I would love if Microsoft would let us remap the side button and eraser tip(not the BT button, but the actual eraser pressing screen). Also a default haptic whenever the pen touches or drags across the screen, for programs without that support would be nice too, as I really miss it not being in apps like Clip Studio Paint. Other than that I love the laptop. I just wish there was a more cintiq like pen with the customization available.

[@petarcakic3396]

You can remap these buttons with the tablet pro pen tool

[@TheRootBeerKing]

@@petarcakic3396 Not the eraser touching the screen though, which is what I really need to remap

[@sherinloveschocolate]

so thaaats why i wasnt getting that "paper feel" when i tried to draw, i was using clip studio paint too.. interesting

[@jerardogomez1724]

my screen glitches!!! this costed me 2k and when changing tabs or different software it glitches for a few seconds which is annoying and it happens everyday!!!

[@TabletPro]

Can you share more with me? What type of glitch?

[@Gamers4511]

Does this still happen?

[@Gamers4511]

It’s been happening with me it’s flickers like crazy on my surface pro studio laptop and it’s cause of the Intel gpu because games using the nvidia gpu don’t flicker but the windows desktop and browser will flicker like crazy.

[@jerardogomez1724]

@@Gamers4511 luckily it actually stopped maybe a month or two after my post, I thought due to an update? It was crazy bc It happened for almost 6 months and right when I was about to send it back for the warranty it stopped.

[@Gamers4511]

@@jerardogomez1724 it’s flickers on the intel gpu but games don’t flicker at all cause it’s using the nvidia gpu. The Intel Xe chip just sucks ass and even with updates it’s still flickering for me. I might just try to get a replacement and if it persist I’m done with it.

[@dariopuche847]

Thanks for the long term review, my only complain so far is the internet speed dropping after coming back from sleep mode, or just during the normal work day

[@TabletPro]

Interesting. I’ll have to check that

[@paulodekkers5075]

Nice Review. What changes would you like to see in a version 2 of the Surface Studio Laptop?

[@nicholaswilliamsart]

The drawing aspect of the computer is amazing. The only issue I'm having is that one of our cuts steam on it seems like the fans are running at full power and I'm not sure they need to.

[@SemiDemonio]

What accesories do you use on your SLS? Is there any drawing board for the SLS like the sketchpro / darkboard for Ipad? I feel like a board like that could be a game changer for me but I can't find anything like that... I mostly use the SLS on the couch so its abit uncomfortable for long periods of time... thanks so much in advanced

[@SemiDemonio]

Now that I recall, you mention something baout you building some sort of sketchpro board? If so, could you share who it looks or how to build something similar? Thanks!

[@awdadwadwad1723]

How smooth is Lightroom with big RAWs on your laptop? Fast skipping photos for example.

[@Di_Moriarti]

The 11th generation of intel mobile and desktop cpu is too hot for any thermo package, especially for those are a tablet replacement. The 12th generation seems to solve the problem. Has anybody heard about the surface pro with ithe intel 12th generation?

[@asmrnaturecat984]

they will only release sp9 with 12th gen once intel release 13th gen

[@msp5138]

You have no idea what you are talking about which is why you provided ZERO evidence.

[@psygameboy]

Jep i have the exact same troubles here! My fan is super loud after using my gpu excessively with flowframes and topaz video enhance ai! Seems the heat was too hot for too long.

[@TabletPro]

I haven't heard too many people talking about this. I'm not sure that it is a problem that all the devices have. Maybe just ours

[@petarcakic3396]

Hi Tablet Pro, I wanted to update you on my experience of using the Asus Rog Flow z13 as a zbrush and drawing workstation since I thought u might be interested. Zbrush experience is great with the Tablet pro app and no complaints there, the laptop performs great for gaming and creative work. The screen looks great and battery life is completely acceptable once I started treating it more as a laptop than a tablet, since sometimes I charged tablets every few days, while this one I charge daily, sometimes even twice daily. Pen pressure is solid, im using the renaisser R530. There are only 2 real downsides an artist will have (that i found so far): 1.a smaller ploblem which is the delay of lineart being somewhat noticeably behind the pen while drawing. Not terrible but far from great compared to an Ipad or samsung galaxy tab 2.A very annoying problem for drawing (not really an issue for Zbrush): ONLY WHILE HOVERING :the cursor on-screen seems to have an ignore movement zone of a few milimeters. If i move the pen around the cursor a few milimiters in any direction, the on-screen cursor doesnt move AT ALL. It seems to ignore that movement to make it "look smoother" or something, but id love to turn it off somehow, wondering if you know how to disable it? It makes it very hard to see where exactly the pen will land with a hover cursor cause the hover is ignoring part of the movement, while the real touch wont ignore it. 3.Only regarding the pen, renaisser R530s buttons are way too stiff and hard to notice the position of them without looking, I have carpal tunnel so stiff buttonsa are a huge downside for me. I do need another pen with 2 buttons so im also wondering if u have a suggestion?

[@TabletPro]

Hi Petar, thanks so much for this! Can you send me an email at [e-mail]. I would love to do a 10 min video chat and have you show me some of the drawing and lag stuff you are talking about. Would also REALLY like to get a video on my channel talking about the flow for artists. Do you think we could do that? Just something quick with something people can see? I’d be sooo excited!

[@petarcakic3396]

@@TabletPro That sounds good, I will shoot you over an email and we can figure something out

[@imtiazahmed2037]

Could you please answer that does MS SLS has m.2 nvme ssd? and have you faced any issue regarding the hinge? I am planning to buy the full specs version coming black Friday, your answer matter a lot. Thank you.

[@TabletPro]

I haven't had any hinge problems or heard of any hinge problems. But I don't use my hinge motion frequently, mine is typically in tablet mode. I think you will really like it. as for m.2 nvme ssd. I don't know. Is there something specific about the m.2 nvme that you are hoping that it has that for?

[@imtiazahmed2037]

@@TabletPro Thank you for your response. I got mine with full specs (i7, 32gb, 2tb 3050ti). The only problem I am facing is the battery life; just 4 hours ( i'm not doing any graphic intensive tasks just everyday office and browsing tasks) Could you please tell me have you faced such problem and what would you suggest in this regard. thank you

[@Iuvkrssy]

Thank you so much!

[@Jam-nv5gm]

I was on the fence between the Studio and the Surface Pro8 and went for the latter. I'm an architect and I walk around with my laptop all day, so it came down to portability and lightness. I can still play some old games and having the i7 16gb version I might buy an EGPU in the future! I'm really happy with it, my only complaint is the battery, but still wonder if I should have gone for the studio!

[@TheRootBeerKing]

Studio is heavy. If go anywhere portability is your goal I’d stay away from the laptop studio.

[@Jam-nv5gm]

@@TheRootBeerKing that actually makes me more confortable with my choice! Thanks.

[@michaelpenzel5251]

hi, I am in an Architect as well. I love the Surface Pro but without a dedicated GPU I was concrened about software like Rhino, Revit and rendering in Enscape. Therefore my eyes have been on the SLS. What has your experiance been on the Pro 8 and these softwares? Thanks!

[@Jam-nv5gm]

@@michaelpenzel5251 I work with Archicad and that's more than fine, I do some light rendering with Twinmotion just for myself, to help visualizing, the heavy work is done on Lumion in a desktop I have in the office. If portability is not the main focus and you can only have one machine that needs rendering horsepower I'd go for the studio!

[@michaelpenzel5251]

@@Jam-nv5gm thanks! It's definitely the way I'm leaning. I love the form factor of the pros. Wish they'd but a dedicated gpu in them. Maybe one day. But the Studio is a fine machine. Thanks again!

[@SebasSoko]

is the screen too glossy?

[@TabletPro]

I don’t think so. But I’ve rarely had a machine that I thought that. I think most surface devices the screens are similar in gloss. So I’d say it’s better than the other surface devices. Similar to the screen from a Surface Pro X if you’ve seen that. But with higher refresh.

[@jameslabs1]

Thanks for your review. Microsoft never fails to disappoint compared to other options.

[@manjeetsingh-1986]

What would you recommend between ipad pro and laptop studio ?

[@niktoizvatnikak5248]

I'd choose Microsoft surface pro 8 then

[@TabletPro]

If you want to game or do 3D choose the studio. If you want portability and full desktop programs choose the sp8. If you want long battery life and easy app installs and brighter screen choose the iPad. All can do good 2D art. Most versatile is the studio.

[@riopato2009]

waiting for the Alderlake or newer version before I consider this dream device

[@josher14]

I've got a rudy's bbq near me and love the sausage and pork tenderloin with the sissy sauce 😋

[@TabletPro]

This one was in Colorado Springs. Had a bad injury in gymnastics and this was my pick me up event barbecue. 😊 waS DELICIOUS!

[@JoeKovacic]

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

[@TabletPro]

If you use the studio backwards you have all the same drawing angles as the Surface Book 3. Drawing line quality is superior by far on the Surface Laptop Studio. Don’t get me wrong sb3 and Surface Laptop Studio performance was almost identical. The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 brighter screen and new gpu is wildly more powerful than the Surface Laptop Studio. But pricy.

[@JoeKovacic]

How would you use the studio backwards? I like the larger screen of the SB3 more drawing area, and the tablet only portion is much lighter than the whole laptop while I have a power going into it. It is fast enough for almost all my drawing apps while plugged in. Brighter is not an issue as I do not like the brightest setting of the SB3 any way

[@TabletPro]

@JoeKovacic point the keyboard away from you and flip the screen to face the back. Spin the device towards you. Then when you adjust the angle and have all the angles available. I get your point on the lightness part. For sure much lighter. But how do you prop it up? Currently I use my devices on a stand at a little lower than eye level. Works well for me but I’m not supporting the weight myself. (Wonderful feeling)

[@JoeKovacic]

@@TabletPro By the way I love your videos! I have a foldable MS keyboard beside me with the tablet in my lap with a bean bag pillow as I watch TV, or I have a station with an adjustable stand that I use to plug me into the 4K monitor and external NMVe drive. At the station I use the tablet backwards on the base to use the NVIDIA gpu, I use the foldable MS keyboard along with the little ProPoint mouse. Both the mouse and foldable keyboard are so light and compact that they can go with you anywhere. Love the flexibility and portability. Again love your videos. My favorite device is my SurfaceStudio 2, with Rebelle 6 Pro it is as close to analog art as you can get.

[@TabletPro]

@JoeKovacic that’s so cool! Thank you for the genuine compliments as well. I’m excited about the life of simplicity and efficiency and being able to work and play in more places. It’s cool meeting others that enjoy the same things 😊

[@zerohero8146]

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[@TabletPro]

I would like to see it! Can you send me an email at [e-mail]