2024 Surface Pro 11 - Unboxing, Setup and First Look

[@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.

[@bwadley75655]

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.

[@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…

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@ShellymanStudios]

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

[@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).

[@witozaar]

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.

[@itspossible2015]

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

[@TenantRepGuru]

Great review and the video from the laptop looked good.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@ertwro]

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

[@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?

[@evaander]

is this good for computer science in college

[@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.

[@karlb8069]

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

[@tenniegk7424]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tiemji]

Thanks for sharing, i really like the Surface devices

[@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.

[@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??

[@vin.k.k]

Also update system apps in MS Store 09:41

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@rainyd4293]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@Ola_Ciao]

Does it come with built-in Microsoft office?

[@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?.

[@paulorosaldo]

Is this available in the Philippines

[@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

[@0xKazuto]

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

[@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

[@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

[@rudybacani480]

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

[@AllTimeTech12]

Are you excited for linux support?

[@nauscakes1868]

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

[@teddybearisms2505]

i wish you could get it without co-pilot, i dont want that.

[@carlosrocha8928]

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

[@albertoestrada4320]

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

[@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.

[@smrrafi6479]

Is this better than Ipad pro m4?

[@Simplepencildrawings]

I had overheating and display issues from 4th year.

[@ivancarlosti]

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

[@ShomeAvi]

The whole windows OS seems very flimsy to me.. something is always wrong with it...and something will always run in background heating the device. Things will lag.. keyboard letters will repeat itself indefinitely while working on word or other document..files and folders will act wierd..and then there is this blue screen... I can never feel comfortable with Wimdows..

[@มะลิวัลย์จําปาทอง]

The bests desine

[@bcarlandre]

1:37 Please double check, I don't think the device supports Thunderbolt standards.

[@zollotech]

USB four by default, supports thunderbolt, but it does support it as well in the spec sheets along with the dock

[@rudybacani480]

I like the colour.

[@JynxedKoma]

"You can push that back all the way, It's plenny strong..." *S N A P* "FUCK!"

[@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?

[@letjasperknow]

Whats the pricing?

[@achekholbeckal889]

The screen look similar to Samsung , too vibrant for me it is nice only I prefer more natural for photos and video, btw watching this video from iPad M1 pro on iPad Os 18 there still bugs, one of it exit from full screen, gesture did not work

[@Dikshant121]

Please make one of Studio Laptop(New)

[@JayJay-ty8on]

The device is too expensive for the lag it is offering me

[@nitzneymann3977]

ASUS made something even cooler on their ROG Flow.

[@karlleiserbach1411]

Pls Test the Games: Left 4 Dead 2; Stronghold Definitiv Edition; Knights of Honor 2

[@rajeshg586]

What ever is going… finally I saw you… how do you do my dear Aron

[@ultramegax]

It's likely due to the anti cheat that you're having issues with The Finals and CoD. There's not much MS can do about that. Honestly, you should know that as a reviewer. Once that is fixed, multiplayer shooters should work fine.

[@a.n1768]

Old's surface pen can work in this device?

[@HamRadioPortableOperations]

Yes

[@ATGSTREAMS15]

Windows 24H2 is out only on co pilot + laptops for now

[@YouTubeDave-tp7ij]

I was able to snag the 24H2 Developer update on my desktop before they paused the distribution. It's pretty stable.

[@Amanvloggingexplorer]

MacBook is best

[@paugeronimo6256]

Still the ratio to screen aspect isnt improving.

[@supratikchaudhuri8128]

Ah god! the world needs money! money is everything!

[@eheboi9278]

microsoft really needs to get their shit together with windows, the fact tht this takes 30 + minutes to set up first time and also the keyboard you paid $400 for doesn't work out of the box is just crazy.

[@nianderwallace4776]

After i was robbed myMIcrosoft from screen flickering of SF4 i say no to all device and the whole future product whatever it is.

[@ardusgaming8449]

cool

[@adequatequality]

I can appreciate how sleek the Surface Pro looks but for the life of me, I can’t understand the price and its use case. Who the heck ever needs a laptop AND a tablet in a single package without getting the best of any world. Just seems to inflate the price if anything

[@jeromechopp354]

My oldest child is really into art and several years ago they wanted something like a Wacom tablet. When COVID 19 hit, and schools moved to remote learning, we needed another device, so I bought a Surface Pro 7. They used it like a laptop for all the schoolwork, Zoom meetings with teachers, etc., and then used it as a tablet, with Sketchable and Photoshop, afterwards. It worked out great, and I actually wouldn't mind getting this new one, since the 7 came out in 2019, but I can't justify it at the moment.

[@javedahmad9166]

Is that a cardboard keyboard?

[@RonnehV]

Cities Skylines 😃

[@sufyanfarid5997]

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

[@Tsarb0mba]

3:52 it looks like a laptop here

[@pressingf]

Um What?

[@FougaFrancois]

Can you try to flash a device like a Car ECU or Serial 232 devices?

[@aspiringastronaut9992]

They still do Surface connector? Come on now everyone in the world, even Apple, has moved to USBC

[@zollotech]

They have both, but the surface connector has some additional features when using their dock

[@richardlynch2978]

Thanks for the video. Was thinking about trying the surface pro 11 but always been confused which surface was supposed to be a tablet. While watching this video all I could think was wow that’s much slower than my iPad and the keyboard not working sealed it for me. I am going to stick with my iPad.

[@AzureRT456]

Did you even watch the video? Things were being set up for him in the background. They keyboard not working was because of an update.

[@nauscakes1868]

I'm switching from the iPad to the Surface. The iPad is a pretty solid device in its own right. So it's important to just use whatever works best for you. My home office PC is a Windows machine, so I've decided when I travel, I just want to have Windows on the laptop I use for travel. But I also need it to doodle on. So the Surface means I don't have to carry an iPad + a laptop. An iPad with Windows on it would probably be my dream machine, but that'll never happen, lol!

[@Ios18.1]

11:55 this is exactly the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil that was on the iPad but has been brought to windows

[@RK-um9tu]

Wrong. It is nothing like Apple which is why it is a good product...

[@Ios18.1]

@@RK-um9tu but same idea

[@zionsoldier08]

@@RK-um9tuYeah that’s what I see everyone using is the Surface 😂😂😂😂

[@hendry.aripin]

the most suck problem with surface is the touchscreen.. surface 5 pro.. touchscreen death after the warranty end.. surface pro 7 got ghost touch screen issue... surface pro 8 on the maximize, minimize, X no respond using pen or touch with hand

[@zollotech]

I know some people have issues, but I have a surface pro 4 that still works fine today

[@axn2021]

LOL. Fitst time setup and the keyboard stops working. Did Microsoft even test these devices? Why us consumers have to accept this kind of experience for such a premium device?

[@kb22783]

Software, hardware, couldn’t care less. $495 and the keyboard doesn’t work out of the box. How-how do their products (soft & hard) make it this far with this level of “polish”? Did we just chuck beta out the window? Woof.

[@skbiswas2887]

Ipad is far better and optimized

[@Pizzalaser]

90% faster than Surface Pro 9.

[@SurprisedDivingBoard-vu9rz]

Why should you have a password.

[@KamiKaXi]

this PCs have many people going crazy these are full computers, no glorified mobile software with a wasted super powerful chipset 🙄

[@mgaming7]

way too many things wrong with this thing. Just buy a gaming PC or a Macbook Air or Pro or iPad pro.

[@coshvjicujmlqef6047]

world of warcraft performance?

[@АртемФедоров-ю7б]

Don't compare it to iPad, iPad OS is not actually fully functioning operating system like Windows. You can do more on windows. I would interested installing linux as dual boot for software development, is it possible?

[@rowaystarco]

Yes, I sold an older Surface Pro for an iPad Pro and ended up hating the iPad for actual work tasks. Even with the keyboard mouse combo. iPadOS is not great for work. Apple is holding the iPad back to force people to buy a Mac as well.

[@composimple364]

If you have tried to swap for a bigger storage on arm processor surface, You will know that it never works. Already failed on surface pro X and pro 9 for myself

[@Altronn]

I was able to do it. I had to use another PC to initialize the new ssd, but it is possible. I used DiskGenius to migrate the OS.

[@RK-um9tu]

Maybe you should ask for help? Trying watching a video, or calling Microsoft...

[@RabidCycler]

Of course the track pad didn’t work, it’s a Microsoft product.

[@prateeksinha1176]

Just buy a Logitech keyboard lol

[@yur1vgray.]

Lmao. no wonder they are not top anymore. I’ll take my Samsung v2 chromebook any day but that stupid keyboard.

[@onatics]

Yeah ill stick to a macbook and a windows desktop tnx 🤣🤣

[@sasa_05]

This shit is more expensive than a full fledged gaming laptop that also runs windows and ms office..

[@Hhroutfffx]

$450, are they mad

[@zt9233]

Ask apple they set the standards in the industry

[@mohamedramees7532]

500$ for a keyboard 😂 lol

[@CyberstandNXT]

Hmmm i wonder why some x86 anti cheat games won't run on an arm chip

[@ripplemedia777]

The way it stand, it is really annoying.Apple ipad is much better!

[@ClipsGlobal]

This is more a laptop than a tablet

[@rowaystarco]

Yes, it's what the iPad Pro is trying to be. For people that mostly want to consume media, I say buy an iPad/iPad Air. But if you want to do more work stuff, I really prefer the Surface pro over the iPad pro.

[@NathanielKempTruthTeller101]

Way over priced not worth it even for the keyboard

[@akumarus]

So much for the comparisons with apple ! meh

[@zt9233]

What do you mean?

[@RK-um9tu]

@@zt9233 Troll Alert is what he means...