•  Date Published: 05 Apr 2022
    • Intel Core i5-11300H
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 14.4" PixelSense Flow (2400 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB LPDDR4x, 4266 MHz
    • 1.82 kg (4 lbs)
    6.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.2 Portability Good
    9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    5.7 For Work Average
    3.2 For Gaming Mediocre
    Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

    Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot 
    • RAM
    • 16GB LPDDR4x, 4266 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 323.8 x 228.32 x 18.94 mm (12.75" x 8.99" x 0.75")
    • Weight
    • 1.82 kg (4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Far-Field Studio Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Quad Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
    12.75" x 8.99" x 0.75" Dimensions
    1.82 kg (4 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.4-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -19% Weight

    Review

    Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio in-depth review

    It's not too often to see a software brand delve into the world of hardware. However, Microsoft is probably the first one that comes to mind when we think of one. Of course, they've had mixed success, starting from their smartphone endeavors, all the way to the laptop world.Today, we are going to see one of their boldest notebooks. Of course, we are talking about the Surface Laptop Studio. It offers a fresh new look at the way we perceive convertibles. Instead of the "ordinary" 360-degree hinge, it comes with a conventional one, as well as a secondary one, which is responsible for the flip movement - more on that later.Interestingly, it combines a 35W Tiger Lake CPU with the power of a dedicated graphics card - the RTX 3050 Ti. Furthermore, if you need the software and legal goodi[...]

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    Pros

    • Groundbreaking design
    • Quad-channel LPDDR4x memory
    • Great speakers
    • Decent battery life
    • Covers 100% of sRGB
    • Accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile
    • Doesn't use aggressive PWM to adjust screen brightness
    • Work-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio with 120Hz refresh rate and a touchscreen usability
    • Very quiet

    Cons

    • No SD card reader
    • No USB Type-A port
    • Hard to get inside of
    • Questionable placement of cooling components
    • Unstable secondary hinge