US$2,699.99 at Microsoft *(Approximately AU$3,715)
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio feels like the wave of the future, but you'll play a little more for this content creation / consumption / gaming convertible 2-in-1 that is helping to launch Windows 11.
Pull-forward design feels like the future; Inking experience is very good; Bright, high-refresh-rate display;
Pricey; Display resolution steps down a bit versus Surface Book 3; Dynamic refresh rate feature isn't quite here;
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio feels like the wave of the future, but you’ll pay a little more for this content creation/consumption/gaming convertible 2-in-1 that is helping to launch Windows 11.
Pull-forward design feels like the future; Inking experience is very good; Bright, high-refresh-rate display; Superb audio quality; A very good keyboard; RTX GPU option allows for some gaming;
Pricey; Display resolution steps down a bit versus Surface Book 3; Dynamic refresh rate feature isn’t quite here; Performance isn’t quite up to the competition ;
Surface devices play by their own rules. They balk at convention. They push the limits. That sometimes results in products that favor form over function, or others that fall on their face altogether. The Surface Laptop Studio could have easily been another one of these stumbles. To my delight, Microsoft expertly balances the need for a high-performance laptop with the adventurous design the Surface devices are known for. As an alternative to the Dell XPS 15 or MacBook Pro, the Surface Laptop Studio has its strengths and weaknesses. But taken at face value, as a device that delivers a completely unique PC experience, it’s a winner. From afar, the Surface Laptop Studio looks fairly conventional. It’s a silver, 14-inch laptop with a Microsoft logo on the lid. Big deal, right? Then, your eyes are drawn to the vents along the sidewalls of the laptop. Next, you see the fold in the back of the lid. By the time you’re pulling the screen forward over the keyboard, it dawns on you that this is n...
Most powerful Surface PC; Gorgeous, 120Hz screen; Fun 2-in-1 design; Wonderful haptic touchpad; Excellent build quality;
CPU holds back performance;
The Surface Laptop Studio is technically the best 3-in-1 you can buy, with credible use cases for all three modes. However, you'll have to really want or need them to justify the high cost.
Great 120Hz screen; All three modes work well; Impressive battery life; Solid performance;
Expensive; Limited to three fixed positions; Not enough ports;
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