I was actually able to get better performance out of the pen by making some adjustments to pressure sensitivity in the ‘Surface’ app. It’s not too dissimilar to the settings adjustments that can be made with the Wacom. I am very happy with this machine although I still prefer my IPad for drawing. That said, it is more than suitable for some work I may need to do in Photoshop where my iPad lacks. Great review!
thanks so much for this review! keep up the great work. I'm an artist who is still deciding whether I should get an ipad pro, s8 tablet, or this one, and your review videos always answer the questions I'm looking for.
The s8 offers nothing over the s7 really. Save updates. I got a s7+ a few weeks ago for £400 and I'm very happy with it. Unlike my Surface book 3 the stylus is great for using over the entire OS not just apps. A paper-like screen foil really adds to the drawing experience.
The 120hz screen is really good for the eyes . you can add a non reflective cover to the screen for a small cost , that also can cut blue light . the feel of the built , the simplicity and minimalist design really nice . My only regret is that i have about 1% battery wear after 6 months . i believe i could have kept it at 0% if not for some mistakes . for you guys who are plugged in most times , use battery limit mode , it only charges till 50% and then will draw power from your source thereafter . I didnt use this untill a few weeks ago , instead relying on the inbuilt smart charging system that is abit buggy, and you cant control .at 50% , even if you take it out , you get 4-5 hours ... so i normally use for 3 hrs and i am left with about 18-20%...once a week should let it drain to 20 .
Hi, this is the first time I bumped into this channel. Was a proper in-depth review of the device from a designer / artist stand point, that I've been searching for quite a while. I would really appreciate it if you can review the new Asus R.O.G Flow Z13 with the Asus Pen that comes with it. Such review about it is nowhere in CZcams right now.
Isn't it about time Microsoft gets good at the drawing experience game? Damn I feel like they've been making these surfaces with styluses for so long, I was expecting it to have have the same quality as a Samsung or an iPad by now...
Ironically their first two surface pro tablets had Wacom licensed pens. They were a bit plasticky, but performed well. Then they bought N-trig, made it more solid, and decided performance isn’t important anymore.
Thanks for the review! It's kind of a bummer because I really rely a lot on pen pressure and tapering. I heard that Wacom's Bamboo Ink Plus pen works on this laptop. If you could, I would really appreciate if you do a comparison review of the Laptop's pen and the Wacom pen.
Watched both your review and another one. Basically what I get is the "halfway" screen angle Microsoft chose is not comfortable for drawing and the "almost flat" mode is not great for drawing many hours on your desk. It seems both of you might have liked ana ngle of 15-30 degrees with the desk for comfortable drawing over several hours ? If so, maybe Microsoft could take note ?
Excellent review! Hope you can also review Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15". 'Been contemplating on these 3 devices: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra GB2Pro360 15" Surface Pro Studio Your channel has covered 2 of them so far😊 Thanks so much!👍😁
I'm not sure if the GB2Pro360 will be released in Singapore. If it's available, I'll review it. But based on the specs and design I've seen, it's not something I would buy. Three reasons. 1. It's a 16:9 display which it's an instant no-go for me. 2. I don't like how you can touch the keys on the back with the fold, which is why I prefer tablets or those with attached keyboards. 3. Battery life of Windows devices isn't good.
@@teohontech7141 Thanks so much for your concise inputs. Yeah, I'm aware 16:9 screen ratio is a big issue for some😅 Today I just went to the store & did a personal writing tests on each devices. I'm gonna use the device mainly for notetaking (studies), occasional drawing, & preferably a device with Windows OS. So far, SurfaceProStudio has the best handling feel on its stylus, & the way it's bottom end can be used as eraser😊 Writing on both TabS8 Ultra & GalaxyBook2Pro360 aren't so far from each other, even though screen refresh rates are. I really wanted to go for SPstudio..but it's beyond my budget😅 ' guess I'll get the Book2Pro360..😁
@@teohyc i did also consider Surface Pro8 & tried it in the store..however, I noticed 13" is a bit small for my needs. And among the devices I tested, SP8 is the only one that felt hot..i'm not sure why, though..🤔 But thank you so much for your recommendation😊
Disappointed with the CPU in this device. It's still using lower powered 11th gen Intel, which are all quad-cores, which really holds it back as a productivity laptop. If the this came with the new 12th gen Intel Alderlake CPUs (which has like double the performance), and the pen performance was a bit better, this would be serious contender as a productivity & artist laptop for the price.
Another great review! Thanks Teoh! Would you consider reviewing Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360? I'm actually considering between that one and the Surface Studio. Your video has given me a lot to think about.
I have had this SLS for 6 months now . at 1.7+kg , it is not as light as you would want but its ok . There is not enough mention on the different viewing modes here . like tent mode is really useful if you would like to be at a burger king and simply sit back , with your back on the seat . because in tent mode the screen is closer to u , you can sit back . also great for business presentations . in tablet mode , you can lay on sofa comfortably and simply use it to even read E-newspapers , can rotate the screen orientation , and it looks like newspapers . yes its not very light , but if you know how to hold it , even with one hand and elbow say resting on your thigh ...it works great . This SLS is really about the versatile viewing modes ... for a windows product , its the best all in one right now . I would have loved to get an IPAD pro 12.9 , but it cannot run alot of programs and save files and organise files , for this you need to go to MAC , but then again Macbooks have no touch screen . Apple purposely dont want to have products that overlap . this SLS is really trying to give you an all in one . But then again this SLS is expensive . for the same amount of money , yes you could actually get a decent classic Laptop like the surface laptop 5 for the windows , + with the extra money get an entry ipad pro 11 inch .
Thanks for the update david. I have a question for you: Have you had any issues with the keyboard not responding, or the laptop itself freezing? Also, do you have any tips to make the laptop last as long as possible? I just ordered a SLS today.
Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .
Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .
Congrats u bought this SLS . Best all in 1 laptop . But expensive . Now looking back I could have bought a cheap but power normal laptop + iPad Pro 11inch . For the same amount of money … but I also have no regrets with just the SLS .
Thank you Teoh for the video! One favor: Can you review the $1,999.99 MSI Summit E16 Flip? Model: Summit E16Flip A12UDT-006 16" QHD Ultra Thin 2-in-1 * Windows 11 Pro * Intel® Core™ i7-1260P 1.5GHz * 16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 165Hz DCI-P3 100% Touch Panel * 10PT Multi-Touch Screen * 4G GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce® RTX3050 Ti Laptop GPU * 32GB LPDDR5-4800MHz * 1TB NVMe SSD * Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 (2x2) * Includes MSI Pen * Enterprise-Grade Security safeguards your data. * Productivity up to 11 hours battery life * Hi-Res Audio Ready Thank you very much Teoh for your revisions from the artist's point of view!
great video! Will you try the Huawei Matebook e aswell? Looks like a good alternative for the surface pro 8, however i havent found a comparison betwee these two when it comes to drawing.
Hi Teoh, I'm confused on whether to choose 16GB or 32GB variant for 3D rendering (game developing and animation). My issue is the 4 VRAM is not future proof at all, however I find the 2-in-1 computer/tablet is best since I'm always on the move. Do you have better options that you can recommend or which 16/32GB variant would you think better? I will be using this at least 4 years. Thanks!
its form factor is a bit gimmicky, a typical 2-in-1 laptop should suffice. i have an old samsung notebook 9 pro that i flip into tent mode when im serious about doing work, with an external keyboard and mouse by the side, works just like a Cintiq setup, perfect line quality as well
thank you for going in with so much details! How do you click undo while drawing on tablet mode? Can you do something like how in ipad we touch the screen with 2 fingers for undo?
Some apps have finger gestures for under. Otherwise you can use keyboard shortcuts or install some app, eg tabletpro, to have shortcut buttons on the screen
is it enough intel graphics for drawing or better nvidia? And which is better laptop or a surface tablet for drawing? The tablet has better resolution.
What is Your opinion of this Awesome device today? Did the software updates made it better? Would the difference be worth a second review of the Surface Laptop Studio? What changes would you love to see in version 2?
@@teohontech7141 Those are things I can live with if its a trade for great a experience. microsSD card slot can be solved with a Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub and a card reader. Thanks for your reply. :)
When you flip the display facing backwards, can you use it in "tent mode" like hinge based 2 in 1's? Or will the screen orientation not flip that way? ( like this /\ )
@@teohontech7141 right i get that. Im saying when you have the screen in the position that you do at 10:40 and flip the laptop upside down, will the screen orientation flip?
Some apps, e.g. Clip Studio Paint, may let you adjust how the lines taper. But how sensitive or accurate the pen is will ultimately come down to the hardware (pen). It will be quite tedious to always adjust the taper for each new brush you use. Adjusting global pressure settings doesn't make the hardware limitation go away.
iPad Pro will have better pen performance (line quality). Lines from the Slim Pen 2 do not taper as smooth and sharp. The selling point here is it runs Windows and hence you have access to desktop apps. Ultimately, my recommendation is to choose based on the software you want to use.
The ipad is still the best drawing experience. I hate the ipad OS. The only thing I use it for is for Procreate and taking notes. Thats it. Otherwise, I really hate the iPad. I wish Microsoft would up their game.
considering all the facts i.e. touchscreen, touchpad and pen performance is it better than other display drawing tablet in work efficiency and drawing ?
Standalone pen displays such as those from Wacom, Huion, XPPen, will have better drawing performance. The main selling point here is this is an all-in-one package. If you don't need all-in-one, you can save a lot of money with a pen tablet and also get a better computer.
@@teohontech7141 but based on review i think its touchscreen is best among all other devices till now which results in faster navigation and hence work efficiency is increased, if we do multi ferrous work then this laptop will be very helpful. What's your opinion ?
@@teohontech7141 I see. Thank you. I don't need the graphics card. I'll be using the device for school and light digital art so portability is a huge factor. My only real reason for considering the sls is the larger screen and better battery life. My largest turn off is weight and I find the 3 postion screen be underwhelming. I've watched your comparison video and many others and appreciate you taking the time to reply. With knowing that I don't need the graphics card and it being the major difference I'll pick up the sp8.
i got one and i think it's one of the best laptop i ever bought . Got a few problem over the years tho : The fan after some time of use can became a lil more noisy . usually after the warranty ended . it's a design problem . The surface pen 2 will lose the skin / gum that cover it over time also if you live in a very hot country on summer the adhesives that keep the plastic lil feet/strip on the bottom attached can fall off without a reason so yeh . I used it with care but quite a lot and it's always around without cover / case . Maybe a good cover can avoid this problems but still a boomer for a premium laptop . like they said the devil is in the details ... Nothing big and for sure a better purchase than a surface ... Overall a amazing machine.
I've not tested the Asus ROG Flow Z13 so I can't say much. ASUS is 1.53kg with keyboard case. SLS is 1.74kg. For a tablet, ASUS is heavy. And battery life of the ASUS isn't that good but if you're near a power source often, it's no problem.
I wanted this but I went for a 15 inch 2019 macbook pro and a 2028 ipad pro 12.9 inch. I just can't stand the lag on microsoft devices when scrolling through chrome. I had that issue with my surface book 2 15 inchand 13 inch and both were fully loaded. And the CPU speeds compared to macbooks (especially vs the M1 chip) is abysmal. Hopefully things will change. EDIT: The MacBook ended up being so limited in every way. I ended up buying a top-spec surface laptop studio and it has been great (especially with windows 10).
@@PSYCHOV3N0M it is a crispy web browser. I use it mainly as a PDF viewer though because of how smooth scrolling is. Edge is underrated, I'll give you that.
Many tablets need a stand. Of my head, I can only think of pen displays with built-in stands but even those have low angles and a stand is still recommended.
I was actually able to get better performance out of the pen by making some adjustments to pressure sensitivity in the ‘Surface’ app. It’s not too dissimilar to the settings adjustments that can be made with the Wacom. I am very happy with this machine although I still prefer my IPad for drawing. That said, it is more than suitable for some work I may need to do in Photoshop where my iPad lacks. Great review!
actually love that you demonstrated hades on this laptop i play that game a lot!! very in depth review, thank you :)
Excellent overall review. Stayed for the entire video. Thank you.
thanks so much for this review! keep up the great work. I'm an artist who is still deciding whether I should get an ipad pro, s8 tablet, or this one, and your review videos always answer the questions I'm looking for.
The s8 offers nothing over the s7 really. Save updates. I got a s7+ a few weeks ago for £400 and I'm very happy with it. Unlike my Surface book 3 the stylus is great for using over the entire OS not just apps. A paper-like screen foil really adds to the drawing experience.
One of my favorite reviews of the SLS! thank you
you're my artist things reviewer now
The 120hz screen is really good for the eyes . you can add a non reflective cover to the screen for a small cost , that also can cut blue light . the feel of the built , the simplicity and minimalist design really nice . My only regret is that i have about 1% battery wear after 6 months . i believe i could have kept it at 0% if not for some mistakes . for you guys who are plugged in most times , use battery limit mode , it only charges till 50% and then will draw power from your source thereafter . I didnt use this untill a few weeks ago , instead relying on the inbuilt smart charging system that is abit buggy, and you cant control .at 50% , even if you take it out , you get 4-5 hours ... so i normally use for 3 hrs and i am left with about 18-20%...once a week should let it drain to 20 .
thanks for the thorough introduction, you presented detailed information that other reviewers usually don't give.
Your reviews are one of my fav when I want to buy tech for art 💕❤️
Your reviews are clean, concise and on point. Thankyou.
Hi, this is the first time I bumped into this channel. Was a proper in-depth review of the device from a designer / artist stand point, that I've been searching for quite a while. I would really appreciate it if you can review the new Asus R.O.G Flow Z13 with the Asus Pen that comes with it. Such review about it is nowhere in CZcams right now.
I've had my eye on the same device! Unfortunately it hasn't been out as long, so there aren't as many reviews yet, I think
Isn't it about time Microsoft gets good at the drawing experience game? Damn I feel like they've been making these surfaces with styluses for so long, I was expecting it to have have the same quality as a Samsung or an iPad by now...
Yeah. Almost there not not there yet
Ironically their first two surface pro tablets had Wacom licensed pens. They were a bit plasticky, but performed well. Then they bought N-trig, made it more solid, and decided performance isn’t important anymore.
@@sloppynyuszi that's actually not quite true.....the slim pen is really good, but you need to play with the sensitivity and pressure settings
Thanks for the review! It's kind of a bummer because I really rely a lot on pen pressure and tapering. I heard that Wacom's Bamboo Ink Plus pen works on this laptop. If you could, I would really appreciate if you do a comparison review of the Laptop's pen and the Wacom pen.
you can adjust the sensitivity pressure settings o! the surface, similar to how you do it on wacom, and the slim pen gets a lot better...
Спасибо, самый полезный обзор на sls в сети! :)
Loud and clear, thank you, sir.
Sir, would you be able to review the new Asus Z13 Flow with the newest Asus pen for artist?
For the jitter test, Isn't it better to use a ruler on the screen to draw the lines to eliminate hand shake?
Watched both your review and another one. Basically what I get is the "halfway" screen angle Microsoft chose is not comfortable for drawing and the "almost flat" mode is not great for drawing many hours on your desk. It seems both of you might have liked ana ngle of 15-30 degrees with the desk for comfortable drawing over several hours ? If so, maybe Microsoft could take note ?
25:38 Me drawing and gaming with the lowest brightness The heavens have answered us 😹😻
Excellent review! Hope you can also review Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15".
'Been contemplating on these 3 devices:
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
GB2Pro360 15"
Surface Pro Studio
Your channel has covered 2 of them so far😊 Thanks so much!👍😁
I'm not sure if the GB2Pro360 will be released in Singapore. If it's available, I'll review it. But based on the specs and design I've seen, it's not something I would buy. Three reasons.
1. It's a 16:9 display which it's an instant no-go for me.
2. I don't like how you can touch the keys on the back with the fold, which is why I prefer tablets or those with attached keyboards.
3. Battery life of Windows devices isn't good.
@@teohontech7141
Thanks so much for your concise inputs.
Yeah, I'm aware 16:9 screen ratio is a big issue for some😅
Today I just went to the store & did a personal writing tests on each devices.
I'm gonna use the device mainly for notetaking (studies), occasional drawing, & preferably a device with Windows OS.
So far, SurfaceProStudio has the best handling feel on its stylus, & the way it's bottom end can be used as eraser😊
Writing on both TabS8 Ultra & GalaxyBook2Pro360 aren't so far from each other, even though screen refresh rates are.
I really wanted to go for SPstudio..but it's beyond my budget😅
' guess I'll get the Book2Pro360..😁
@@beverly10 If it's going to be your main computer, Surface Pro 8 may be better due to Windows OS
@@teohyc i did also consider Surface Pro8 & tried it in the store..however, I noticed 13" is a bit small for my needs.
And among the devices I tested, SP8 is the only one that felt hot..i'm not sure why, though..🤔
But thank you so much for your recommendation😊
gpu performance is very dissapointing. This laptop concept would be better as a "16 and with a 3060/70
Or 14 inch 3060
Which one do u prefer over this?
@@n00r-1 The new version! Much more powerful :)
Disappointed with the CPU in this device. It's still using lower powered 11th gen Intel, which are all quad-cores, which really holds it back as a productivity laptop.
If the this came with the new 12th gen Intel Alderlake CPUs (which has like double the performance), and the pen performance was a bit better, this would be serious contender as a productivity & artist laptop for the price.
Thank you for the great review! What was the battery statistics app you were using at the end?
Pure Battery
Another great review! Thanks Teoh!
Would you consider reviewing Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360? I'm actually considering between that one and the Surface Studio. Your video has given me a lot to think about.
Probably not as that product is now sold here in Singapore
I have had this SLS for 6 months now . at 1.7+kg , it is not as light as you would want but its ok . There is not enough mention on the different viewing modes here . like tent mode is really useful if you would like to be at a burger king and simply sit back , with your back on the seat . because in tent mode the screen is closer to u , you can sit back . also great for business presentations . in tablet mode , you can lay on sofa comfortably and simply use it to even read E-newspapers , can rotate the screen orientation , and it looks like newspapers . yes its not very light , but if you know how to hold it , even with one hand and elbow say resting on your thigh ...it works great . This SLS is really about the versatile viewing modes ... for a windows product , its the best all in one right now . I would have loved to get an IPAD pro 12.9 , but it cannot run alot of programs and save files and organise files , for this you need to go to MAC , but then again Macbooks have no touch screen . Apple purposely dont want to have products that overlap . this SLS is really trying to give you an all in one . But then again this SLS is expensive . for the same amount of money , yes you could actually get a decent classic Laptop like the surface laptop 5 for the windows , + with the extra money get an entry ipad pro 11 inch .
Thanks for the update david. I have a question for you: Have you had any issues with the keyboard not responding, or the laptop itself freezing? Also, do you have any tips to make the laptop last as long as possible? I just ordered a SLS today.
Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .
Hi there I really love my SLS so I treat it like gold . There is really a few things . Careful when you flip the screen , be slow and steady when you change view modes . I mean I believe it’s solid but just abit scared of hinge problem . Find your own way how best to manoeuvre the screen , I use both hands . Think 🤔 for yourself . Always use at a cool place 20-32 degrees celcius is best . To ensure battery never heat up . Battery limit mode is great if you are plugged in mostly . 50% is the ideal . Even u take out for 3 hours use , only 30% -35% you lose . So 50% limit works . At least Once a week bring it out to use it and let it go down to 15-20 is ok . Avoid 100% full charge . no freeze on laptop . Nowadays laptops are so powerful shouldn’t freeze . If happens it’s cos you got some pirated software causing problems. Or you didn’t shut down regularly or didn’t restart regularly . Some leave on standby most times . My battery wear at 6 months now is 0% occasionally but mostly 1% . It fluctuates . Cycles : 20 . Don’t believe in the cycles thingy , I went to Harvey Norman shop to check the display sets . Their cycles only 15 but battery wear was -10% . So proves that simply leaving the laptop plugged in daily for months for 10 hours a day , hurts the battery . Likely it’s the heat and cos they never use it unplugged and drain now and then . Why would they ? It’s a display set after all . What’ they could have done better was set a battery limit mode to 50% . Your new SLS will give you 58,500-58900 Mwh … around 3-5% more than the design capacity of 56310 mwh . I have heard some others still have 57000 mwh at 6 months . That’s 101% … battery is most important . Everything else can be replaced . Not the battery .
Congrats u bought this SLS . Best all in 1 laptop . But expensive . Now looking back I could have bought a cheap but power normal laptop + iPad Pro 11inch . For the same amount of money … but I also have no regrets with just the SLS .
@@davidwong7283 Thank you very much for all the tips David. I’m really excited to use my SLS, I’ll take great care of it! ⭐️
Thank you Teoh for the video! One favor: Can you review the $1,999.99 MSI Summit E16 Flip?
Model: Summit E16Flip A12UDT-006 16" QHD Ultra Thin 2-in-1
* Windows 11 Pro
* Intel® Core™ i7-1260P 1.5GHz
* 16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 165Hz DCI-P3 100% Touch Panel
* 10PT Multi-Touch Screen
* 4G GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce® RTX3050 Ti Laptop GPU
* 32GB LPDDR5-4800MHz
* 1TB NVMe SSD
* Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 (2x2)
* Includes MSI Pen
* Enterprise-Grade Security safeguards your data.
* Productivity up to 11 hours battery life
* Hi-Res Audio Ready
Thank you very much Teoh for your revisions from the artist's point of view!
Great! Thank you!
great video! Will you try the Huawei Matebook e aswell? Looks like a good alternative for the surface pro 8, however i havent found a comparison betwee these two when it comes to drawing.
That will depend on whether they are sold here in Singapore
You need to plug the laptop in for charging when playing games
Teoh is the man!
Hi Teoh, I'm confused on whether to choose 16GB or 32GB variant for 3D rendering (game developing and animation). My issue is the 4 VRAM is not future proof at all, however I find the 2-in-1 computer/tablet is best since I'm always on the move. Do you have better options that you can recommend or which 16/32GB variant would you think better? I will be using this at least 4 years. Thanks!
Look at your current workflow. If you always have lots of apps open, and have high RAM usage, it's better to go with 32GB RAM.
@@teohontech7141 Thanks for the input. When you draw like 6 hours long, is the screen very hot to touch? I'm afraid it'll be like my surface pro.
@@yehet1242 The display will not be hot because it's just the display. All the things that can get hot are inside the keyboard section
its form factor is a bit gimmicky, a typical 2-in-1 laptop should suffice. i have an old samsung notebook 9 pro that i flip into tent mode when im serious about doing work, with an external keyboard and mouse by the side, works just like a Cintiq setup, perfect line quality as well
Could you please recommend me a cheapest laptop with digital pen for illustration thank you in advance
thank you for going in with so much details! How do you click undo while drawing on tablet mode? Can you do something like how in ipad we touch the screen with 2 fingers for undo?
Some apps have finger gestures for under. Otherwise you can use keyboard shortcuts or install some app, eg tabletpro, to have shortcut buttons on the screen
@@teohontech7141 thank you for answering!
is it enough intel graphics for drawing or better nvidia? And which is better laptop or a surface tablet for drawing? The tablet has better resolution.
Intel graphics is more than powerful enough for drawing.
What is Your opinion of this Awesome device today? Did the software updates made it better? Would the difference be worth a second review of the Surface Laptop Studio? What changes would you love to see in version 2?
I no longer have this review unit to test. The main downsides are the lack of sd and microSD card slot, 5 hour battery life.
@@teohontech7141 Those are things I can live with if its a trade for great a experience. microsSD card slot can be solved with a Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub and a card reader. Thanks for your reply. :)
@@paulodekkers5075 Dongles are garbage. Most people like built-in ports. 😑
When you flip the display facing backwards, can you use it in "tent mode" like hinge based 2 in 1's? Or will the screen orientation not flip that way? ( like this /\ )
Display cannot flip back like normal 2-in-1.
@@teohontech7141 right i get that. Im saying when you have the screen in the position that you do at 10:40 and flip the laptop upside down, will the screen orientation flip?
@@sporff The screen orientation will flip.
@@teohontech7141 Thanks! And great review.
I'm confused on the tapering issues. I'm pretty sure that can be fixed in settings.
Some apps, e.g. Clip Studio Paint, may let you adjust how the lines taper. But how sensitive or accurate the pen is will ultimately come down to the hardware (pen). It will be quite tedious to always adjust the taper for each new brush you use. Adjusting global pressure settings doesn't make the hardware limitation go away.
How does this worth buy compared to drawing tablets? Also want to know how it is compared to iPad pro
iPad Pro will have better pen performance (line quality). Lines from the Slim Pen 2 do not taper as smooth and sharp. The selling point here is it runs Windows and hence you have access to desktop apps.
Ultimately, my recommendation is to choose based on the software you want to use.
The ipad is still the best drawing experience. I hate the ipad OS. The only thing I use it for is for Procreate and taking notes. Thats it. Otherwise, I really hate the iPad. I wish Microsoft would up their game.
or Apple should really make a 2 in 1 macbook. The idea of carrying a macbook and an iPad simultaneously is so stupid for me.
Is it hot when you write
What charger is compatible with USB c? I have been trying to get a new usb c charger
Get Galium Nitride (GaN) chargers with multiple ports, preferably 60W and above.
I need to upgrade my ram from 16. How do I do that
whating review this asus z13 flow 😆
The design of the Surfacebook 3 is much better for drawing, larger screen, higher resolution MUCH better drawing angle.
that product doesn't exist or i'm wrong ? 😐😐
considering all the facts i.e. touchscreen, touchpad and pen performance is it better than other display drawing tablet in work efficiency and drawing ?
Standalone pen displays such as those from Wacom, Huion, XPPen, will have better drawing performance. The main selling point here is this is an all-in-one package. If you don't need all-in-one, you can save a lot of money with a pen tablet and also get a better computer.
@@teohontech7141 but based on review i think its touchscreen is best among all other devices till now which results in faster navigation and hence work efficiency is increased, if we do multi ferrous work then this laptop will be very helpful. What's your opinion ?
How is the performance compared to yoga 9i ?
I've not tried Yoga 9i so I can't say much.
what drawing programs is he using in the beginning of the video?
Concepts
@@teohontech7141 thanks
Anyone else watching this even though they'll probably never even HOLD the Surface Laptop Studio?
Cuz same
Is it good than xp pen artist 24 pro in drawing ?
XPPen artist 24 pro will have slightly better drawing performance
Are you working with the 16 GB RAM or 32 GB RAM? Does this difference in RAM matter for you?
16GB should be sufficient for most workflows. 32GB is good if you want many apps open at the same time, or you are working with huge file sizes.
@@teohontech7141 thank you!
can we update ram
Really torn between this and the surface pro 8.
Comes down to whether you need the graphics card
@@teohontech7141 I see. Thank you.
I don't need the graphics card.
I'll be using the device for school and light digital art so portability is a huge factor. My only real reason for considering the sls is the larger screen and better battery life.
My largest turn off is weight and I find the 3 postion screen be underwhelming.
I've watched your comparison video and many others and appreciate you taking the time to reply.
With knowing that I don't need the graphics card and it being the major difference I'll pick up the sp8.
This is not fair review based only updates and also partly on you. Not being keen, just think kit like this at cost deserves update.
What's not fair?
I wish I had bought this instead of Surface Pro
i got one and i think it's one of the best laptop i ever bought . Got a few problem over the years tho :
The fan after some time of use can became a lil more noisy . usually after the warranty ended . it's a design problem .
The surface pen 2 will lose the skin / gum that cover it over time also if you live in a very hot country on summer the adhesives that keep the plastic lil feet/strip on the bottom attached can fall off without a reason so yeh .
I used it with care but quite a lot and it's always around without cover / case . Maybe a good cover can avoid this problems but still a boomer for a premium laptop . like they said the devil is in the details ... Nothing big and for sure a better purchase than a surface ... Overall a amazing machine.
This or Asus ROG Flow Z13?
I've not tested the Asus ROG Flow Z13 so I can't say much.
ASUS is 1.53kg with keyboard case. SLS is 1.74kg. For a tablet, ASUS is heavy.
And battery life of the ASUS isn't that good but if you're near a power source often, it's no problem.
What is tipe laptop ?
What's that?
👍
very heavy....
Underpowered, overpriced.
this is thicker than gaming laptop....
I wanted this but I went for a 15 inch 2019 macbook pro and a 2028 ipad pro 12.9 inch. I just can't stand the lag on microsoft devices when scrolling through chrome. I had that issue with my surface book 2 15 inchand 13 inch and both were fully loaded. And the CPU speeds compared to macbooks (especially vs the M1 chip) is abysmal. Hopefully things will change.
EDIT: The MacBook ended up being so limited in every way. I ended up buying a top-spec surface laptop studio and it has been great (especially with windows 10).
Chrome is trash.
Microsoft Edge is superior and I say that as a former Chrome fan.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M it is a crispy web browser. I use it mainly as a PDF viewer though because of how smooth scrolling is. Edge is underrated, I'll give you that.
This design is not the answer
Gees, you still need a stand to draw, duh. Failure.
Many tablets need a stand. Of my head, I can only think of pen displays with built-in stands but even those have low angles and a stand is still recommended.
Excellent video, I bought my Microsoft Laptop Studio recently, I'm excited to touch him!