I just bought this device for work, as a software engineer. I'm using the i7, and I can only say I'm extremely happy with it. It's so light and portable, but still very comfortable to work long hours on in my lap (yes, lap, with the stand extended). The performance has been sublime so far; I haven't managed to push the CPU to its limit despite lots of development work with very heavy programs running, including virtualization. The screen is lovely, and it's super nice to have it as a tablet when not typing. Battery level is very impressive. I couldn't ask for more, and it's been a long time since I was this happy with something I bought.
@@Sarfansarif02 Yeah I love it! It suits me very well. I also have a full desktop, but this is perfect for me as a portable device, and I find myself working from the couch for hours with this thing in my lap. Depends on the kind of work you do ofc but it has no problems with running multiple IDE's, virtualized web apps with databases etc locally. If anything, it's limited by its 16gb of RAM. But if you can stay below that, it's a great experience. I really love the screen about it. Delightful for coding, sharp and good contrasts.
Thanks so much for making this video. One of the best videos about the everyday use of the Surface Pro 9. I bought an SP8, and then the 9 came out - I just returned it and got the 9 because of the chip upgrade. I should have kept the 8 - it had the headphone jack, and the performance was just as good with a bigger battery. I do, however love my Surface Pro 9. It does everything I want, and the battery is surprisingly good for a surface device. I have had surface devices for years, so have never gotten over battery anxiety. Like you, I carry around a battery, which I have not used much at all. I have the i7, which probably had a little worse battery life than yours. I love what they have done with the SP8 and SP9. The chip makes it as fast as anything out there, and does everything I need to do well. Also, I just cannot find a place in my life for any other tablet. It is small enough to have with me in a backpack or large sling, and I have all the computing I need. I take it along when I need to go out, and if I find myself on my own for a little - I can catch up on some Netflix or amazon prime video, I can do some design work or even some reading. Everything I would do with any tablet. It tethers to my phone without a hitch, and I don't notice any speed degradation there. It is the perfect machine for on-the-go computing, and it works for me. Your video demonstrates that well and makes me think I am not alone. 🙂 The question - does it compete with the other best computing device out there - the MacBook Air 13(M1) or 14 (M2). The price is similar. Also, does it compete with the iPad Pro M1 12.9. I think the iPad is an entirely different machine, and if you want an iPad - you probably want an iPad. However, the MacBook Air is a reasonable comparison as a person might just want a computer. As a general-purpose computer, it holds its own against the MacBook air 13(M1). It doesn't stand up too well against the MacBook Air 14(m2). However, it wins on portability and cost. With the MacBook, you have to shell out for something else if you want a tablet. With the surface, you don't, AND you have all the PC chops you need. I toyed with getting the Samsung galaxy Tab S9Ultra ....but for what? I have the SP9 - what could I do with an Android device that I cannot do on the SP9. Nothing that I need to do. Just NOTHING. I did the comparison. It really is the everyone and everyday PC. Thanks again for the video - you also did a great job with the editing. The writing was clear, and the delivery was memorable and informative - I really loved it.
I want to buy new laptop, Is it worth to buy sp9 rather than laptop ? I mean, I probably will use ms. Office for work. People say, there are some fuction or tools that do not include on the tablet in ms word. Like if the tools/fuction if ms is 100% complete in laptop, Then if its in tablet only 90% tools. Is it true ? And the thing I want to be sure. Is SP9 really has the very same function as laptop ? I hope you understand my question. Sorry for the terrible english. I'm waiting for your answer. Thank you
They need to add replaceable battery and make it easier to repair. My surface pro 3 died, had it fixed once. Lasted a year then died again. Not fixing it again or buying another till they make it easier to repair. Total life span of surface pro 3 was 6 years (with fixing once), compare that to my old hp netbook,which I believe is going strong 12 or 13 year old
most computers, phones, mobile devices are really only useful for 5 years only anyway after that they really don’t support anything because technology keeps progressing 😂
Yeah my surface pro 5 had that problem, I got my battery repaired but they fucked my screen, lost its touch screen. Decided to get a surface pro 9 since the batteries are easier to replace
Good laptop, but I hope microsoft will also continue with surface book like lineups, because with a stiff hinges of surface book I can work on spaces like bus or train seat with keyboard attached without the need of a kickstand (which is incovinient to use on my lap), and later in meeting with friends, family etc, I can detach the screen for a relaxed use as a tablet. The current 2 in 1 line ups are for best use either on table with a kick stand as a tabletop or on hands as a tablet.
Thanks for the very detailed video. You covered a lot of ground in 9 minutes! I was surprised when you said the SP9 struggled with 4K video editing. As my iPad can handle it, I kind of assumed the SP would be powerful enough. I am leaning towards buying a SP8, with 16GB of RAM. ebay has lots of new ones, still. It is worth mentioning that although you can change the SSD, you pay a premium for the 2230 size SSD [$200-ish for 1TB], You can get a longer one, like the 2280 [$100-ish for 2TB], for a quarter of the price of the 2230. I'd say adding an external drive is much more economical...and you don't have to re-install Windows!
There's a few reasons for this. MacOS/iOS video editing software has great hardware acceleration, always had. Not exactly sure what it is but the editing software has been superior for many years. Second - M1/M2 has ludicriously powerful GPU cores compared to Iris Xe graphics. I believe they're more than twice as powerful while using less power. Mainly because Intel is stuck on a 10nm node while Apple is using 5nm...the fact Intel has been able to put out devices that even remotely compete with ARM and Apple is actually the most impressive thing. They're using technology that Apple had access to *literally 6 years ago*. When AMD makes a product that Microsoft will use for mobile, or Intel finally gets to a 5nm node or similar node to TSMC etc, then we'll see some truly great competition.
Thanks great info. Can you please provide links to the specific Anker accessories you are using. Also the power bank? Sorry if I missed this in the notes?
How is devinci resolve and video editing on the surface pro 9. I'm tossing up between asus flow z13 or the surface pro 9. Do you have the i7 model or i5 ?
It runs Photoshop well. However, if you need something that's more GPU driven definitely go with the Surface Laptop Studio instead with its dedicated 3050ti GPU. And without a doubt go with the I7 version of any Surface computers.
I am really intrigued. What does the ROG give you that the surface wouldn't? I understand it is faster and has the discrete GPU, but in everyday computing - how does it fare. I am an SP9 user and love it, but I am not challenging your choice. I really want to know what the ROG device gives. It does not have to be a comparison - I haven't encountered anyone who got that machine instead of a surface, and I am interested in how that is going and what you love about it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I am a fan of Asus and have used their routers for years, so I am not beating up on the ROG device. Congrats, by the way!!
been planning on getting this for art but the slim pen feels like such a turn off. hope there's a way to get the keyboard with the surface pro pen instead of the slim pen ://
I want to buy an sf9 in 2024 for my light video editing needs, is this device still relevant? is the device hot and noisy? give me a review of your daily use, thank you.
For me, the 5G version gets my vote. I could have get the Intel version, but my Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast is still doing solid work. Also, Windows on ARM has been steadily growing since its inception some six years ago.
Hi there GH, mad respect from India, here the i5 and the i7 models are separated by a whopping premium of $500, although I am not a very power hungry user, or a content creator, just a researcher....still when I do research, I can have in excess of 20 tabs open and a few excel, word and Pdfs open... I have an Xbox and hence gaming is not a need at all with this device....I still rock a MacBook Pro i5 8th Gen with Touch Bar, which seems to be failing on me anytime soon, it has gotten sluggish especially after the latest Ventura Update, I am done with Macs and I always wanted a surface for the longest time I remember.....although getting an M1 or an M2 makes a lot of sense, I am asking you honestly, If I were to switch to a Surface, would this be a good year to do so...? I am eyeing the i5 12th intel model with the keyboard and pen that costs roughly $1800....Please Advise!
Hey there. I have the i7 in both the SP9 and the SLS, and in your shoes, I would wait. The SP9 is fantastic and hits all the spots, BUT MS is about to launch a new SP next year with the latest Intel and Qualcomm chips. Qual on have fi ally got wi down on arm work g like Windows on Intel. That means better battery life and better computing. This will be a revolutionary and not evolutionary step. If you can, I recommend waiting for g. Usually, I would never recommend waiting as there will always be a better machine around the corner, but on this occasion, the difference will be so stark, that it might just pay to wait. What do you think?
I switched from an M1 MacBook Pro to a Surface Pro 5 back in 2022. Best decision I ever made. I will have to invest in the newer model at some point for the better processor.
Removing a headphone on a tablet is embarrassing given we got nothing back in return, the Surface Pro 8 has it + the same replaceable SSD + better battery life somehow. Truly baffling what Microsoft wants us to accept as the norm, and this is coming from a current Surface owner too!
i don't think it's bad, i mean it's better then a smartphone. but i feel it's too expensive and i would only use it when outside. When i am home i would use a laptop or computer tower which will be faster then a phone or tablet.
I had surface pro 7. Loved it. My wife dropped it today and to fix the screen they wanted $250. We ended up going to Best Buy today to buy the pro 9
To be fair 250$ isn’t a bad price, that’s probably around how much it does cost to fix
I just bought this device for work, as a software engineer. I'm using the i7, and I can only say I'm extremely happy with it. It's so light and portable, but still very comfortable to work long hours on in my lap (yes, lap, with the stand extended).
The performance has been sublime so far; I haven't managed to push the CPU to its limit despite lots of development work with very heavy programs running, including virtualization.
The screen is lovely, and it's super nice to have it as a tablet when not typing.
Battery level is very impressive. I couldn't ask for more, and it's been a long time since I was this happy with something I bought.
Is it good for programming??
@@Sarfansarif02 Yeah I love it! It suits me very well. I also have a full desktop, but this is perfect for me as a portable device, and I find myself working from the couch for hours with this thing in my lap. Depends on the kind of work you do ofc but it has no problems with running multiple IDE's, virtualized web apps with databases etc locally. If anything, it's limited by its 16gb of RAM. But if you can stay below that, it's a great experience.
I really love the screen about it. Delightful for coding, sharp and good contrasts.
Can i contact you sir?
Could u pls drop any contact details.
Is 8gb ram enough? Or should i buy the 16gb ram?
I’d strongly recommend 16 or even 32
Thanks so much for making this video.
One of the best videos about the everyday use of the Surface Pro 9.
I bought an SP8, and then the 9 came out - I just returned it and got the 9 because of the chip upgrade.
I should have kept the 8 - it had the headphone jack, and the performance was just as good with a bigger battery.
I do, however love my Surface Pro 9.
It does everything I want, and the battery is surprisingly good for a surface device.
I have had surface devices for years, so have never gotten over battery anxiety.
Like you, I carry around a battery, which I have not used much at all.
I have the i7, which probably had a little worse battery life than yours.
I love what they have done with the SP8 and SP9.
The chip makes it as fast as anything out there, and does everything I need to do well.
Also, I just cannot find a place in my life for any other tablet.
It is small enough to have with me in a backpack or large sling, and I have all the computing I need.
I take it along when I need to go out, and if I find myself on my own for a little - I can catch up on some Netflix or amazon prime video, I can do some design work or even some reading.
Everything I would do with any tablet.
It tethers to my phone without a hitch, and I don't notice any speed degradation there.
It is the perfect machine for on-the-go computing, and it works for me.
Your video demonstrates that well and makes me think I am not alone. 🙂
The question - does it compete with the other best computing device out there - the MacBook Air 13(M1) or 14 (M2).
The price is similar.
Also, does it compete with the iPad Pro M1 12.9.
I think the iPad is an entirely different machine, and if you want an iPad - you probably want an iPad.
However, the MacBook Air is a reasonable comparison as a person might just want a computer.
As a general-purpose computer, it holds its own against the MacBook air 13(M1).
It doesn't stand up too well against the MacBook Air 14(m2).
However, it wins on portability and cost.
With the MacBook, you have to shell out for something else if you want a tablet.
With the surface, you don't, AND you have all the PC chops you need.
I toyed with getting the Samsung galaxy Tab S9Ultra ....but for what?
I have the SP9 - what could I do with an Android device that I cannot do on the SP9.
Nothing that I need to do. Just NOTHING. I did the comparison.
It really is the everyone and everyday PC.
Thanks again for the video - you also did a great job with the editing.
The writing was clear, and the delivery was memorable and informative - I really loved it.
that was beautifully written I enjoyed reading your comment while this video is playing.
You should write for a living 🙏
I want to buy new laptop,
Is it worth to buy sp9 rather than laptop ?
I mean, I probably will use ms. Office for work.
People say, there are some fuction or tools that do not include on the tablet in ms word.
Like if the tools/fuction if ms is 100% complete in laptop, Then if its in tablet only 90% tools. Is it true ?
And the thing I want to be sure.
Is SP9 really has the very same function as laptop ?
I hope you understand my question.
Sorry for the terrible english.
I'm waiting for your answer. Thank you
hai did u end up buying the SP9? I'm thinking to get one too
They need to add replaceable battery and make it easier to repair. My surface pro 3 died, had it fixed once. Lasted a year then died again. Not fixing it again or buying another till they make it easier to repair. Total life span of surface pro 3 was 6 years (with fixing once), compare that to my old hp netbook,which I believe is going strong 12 or 13 year old
Maybe they should make them more reliable. Don’t worry about my MacBook.
Removable battery somehow become myth now days.
You're imagining things. Surface Pro 9 is actually easier to fix than previous Surfaces.
most computers, phones, mobile devices are really only useful for 5 years only anyway after that they really don’t support anything because technology keeps progressing 😂
Yeah my surface pro 5 had that problem, I got my battery repaired but they fucked my screen, lost its touch screen. Decided to get a surface pro 9 since the batteries are easier to replace
Good laptop, but I hope microsoft will also continue with surface book like lineups, because with a stiff hinges of surface book I can work on spaces like bus or train seat with keyboard attached without the need of a kickstand (which is incovinient to use on my lap), and later in meeting with friends, family etc, I can detach the screen for a relaxed use as a tablet. The current 2 in 1 line ups are for best use either on table with a kick stand as a tabletop or on hands as a tablet.
Thanks for the very detailed video. You covered a lot of ground in 9 minutes!
I was surprised when you said the SP9 struggled with 4K video editing. As my iPad can handle it, I kind of assumed the SP would be powerful enough. I am leaning towards buying a SP8, with 16GB of RAM. ebay has lots of new ones, still.
It is worth mentioning that although you can change the SSD, you pay a premium for the 2230 size SSD [$200-ish for 1TB], You can get a longer one, like the 2280 [$100-ish for 2TB], for a quarter of the price of the 2230. I'd say adding an external drive is much more economical...and you don't have to re-install Windows!
There's a few reasons for this. MacOS/iOS video editing software has great hardware acceleration, always had. Not exactly sure what it is but the editing software has been superior for many years. Second - M1/M2 has ludicriously powerful GPU cores compared to Iris Xe graphics. I believe they're more than twice as powerful while using less power.
Mainly because Intel is stuck on a 10nm node while Apple is using 5nm...the fact Intel has been able to put out devices that even remotely compete with ARM and Apple is actually the most impressive thing. They're using technology that Apple had access to *literally 6 years ago*.
When AMD makes a product that Microsoft will use for mobile, or Intel finally gets to a 5nm node or similar node to TSMC etc, then we'll see some truly great competition.
Wow, what a great video, glad I ran into it cheers!
Thank you 😁
Thanks great info. Can you please provide links to the specific Anker accessories you are using. Also the power bank?
Sorry if I missed this in the notes?
Best review ever. Thanks, man.
I like the SP9 Intel version. Better battery life than the SP8 and easier time removing the SSD.
If you don’t mind, where did you get the skin protector (left one)- I couldn’t find on Amazon
They are from Dbrand. You get them from the Dbrand website and not on Amazon.
Thank you for making such detailed review. It helped me a lot!
How is devinci resolve and video editing on the surface pro 9. I'm tossing up between asus flow z13 or the surface pro 9. Do you have the i7 model or i5 ?
he said i5
Is it able to handle photoshop well? for example like a decently big project
It runs Photoshop well. However, if you need something that's more GPU driven definitely go with the Surface Laptop Studio instead with its dedicated 3050ti GPU. And without a doubt go with the I7 version of any Surface computers.
@@williamcopeland2617 thanks!
Bought an ASUS ROG Z13 instead. OH SO VERY HAPPY. Wanted the Surface Pro from the start. Glad I waited...
I am really intrigued.
What does the ROG give you that the surface wouldn't?
I understand it is faster and has the discrete GPU, but in everyday computing - how does it fare.
I am an SP9 user and love it, but I am not challenging your choice. I really want to know what the ROG device gives. It does not have to be a comparison - I haven't encountered anyone who got that machine instead of a surface, and I am interested in how that is going and what you love about it.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I am a fan of Asus and have used their routers for years, so I am not beating up on the ROG device.
Congrats, by the way!!
What is the model of the external monitor you are using?
Surface Pro : Is it good for POWER BI Desktop and other washboarding + coding + visual studio ? What's your thoughts ? TIA from Dubai
Goku!!! 👌🏻
Would love the 5g version if it came with ddr5...
Why don't you swap out the SSD with a higher storage capacity?
With an external SSD, you don't need more internal storage. Plus, I use OneDrive.
Which version is this one? Because ive seem in other videos and i never noticed that you can remove the lid to swipe the nvme 😅
been planning on getting this for art but the slim pen feels like such a turn off. hope there's a way to get the keyboard with the surface pro pen instead of the slim pen ://
is there
HDMI connection ?
There is no HDMI port, you will need to get a usb c dongle.
Any links to the external monitors for this please?
Hello, this is the link to one of them amzn.to/3K7qIo6
@@ghtechreview Thanks very much, have a splendid day!
@@ElegantSMP Thank you 😊. Have a great day.
How about the heat while using ?
9 hours battery life?? Hooww?
I want to buy an sf9 in 2024 for my light video editing needs, is this device still relevant? is the device hot and noisy? give me a review of your daily use, thank you.
For me, the 5G version gets my vote. I could have get the Intel version, but my Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast is still doing solid work. Also, Windows on ARM has been steadily growing since its inception some six years ago.
Only thing that stops me is that it only comes with ddr4 with 5g version...
support and x86 emulation is still far behind from what i would like, so yeah definitely intel
@@analogaudiorules1724 There's no DDR4 version for Surface Pro 9. All versions use LPDDR, LPDDR4X for ARM and LPDDR5 for Intel.
Never had a SP. Would a SP8 be a better consideration than the SP9?
If you need a headphone jack input yes (I do when I produce audio).
I think so, not very different and the SP8 might be a little cheaper
Hi there GH, mad respect from India, here the i5 and the i7 models are separated by a whopping premium of $500, although I am not a very power hungry user, or a content creator, just a researcher....still when I do research, I can have in excess of 20 tabs open and a few excel, word and Pdfs open... I have an Xbox and hence gaming is not a need at all with this device....I still rock a MacBook Pro i5 8th Gen with Touch Bar, which seems to be failing on me anytime soon, it has gotten sluggish especially after the latest Ventura Update, I am done with Macs and I always wanted a surface for the longest time I remember.....although getting an M1 or an M2 makes a lot of sense, I am asking you honestly, If I were to switch to a Surface, would this be a good year to do so...? I am eyeing the i5 12th intel model with the keyboard and pen that costs roughly $1800....Please Advise!
They’re separated by 500 in north Ireland too. Love to India 🇮🇳 ❤
Hey there. I have the i7 in both the SP9 and the SLS, and in your shoes, I would wait. The SP9 is fantastic and hits all the spots, BUT MS is about to launch a new SP next year with the latest Intel and Qualcomm chips. Qual on have fi ally got wi down on arm work g like Windows on Intel. That means better battery life and better computing. This will be a revolutionary and not evolutionary step.
If you can, I recommend waiting for g.
Usually, I would never recommend waiting as there will always be a better machine around the corner, but on this occasion, the difference will be so stark, that it might just pay to wait.
What do you think?
I switched from an M1 MacBook Pro to a Surface Pro 5 back in 2022.
Best decision I ever made. I will have to invest in the newer model at some point for the better processor.
Does it have cooling fan ?
9 hours?! How?!
you get 9 hours battery life and 5 hours of screen on time? what kind of battery life report is this? which one is it?
9 hours on just regular usage, surfing the web, watching videos etc. When I am editing video with Adobe premiere pro I get 5 hours.
I need sp9 how much
Just use Bluetooth headphones 😅
i still don't get why they are calling that almost magic marker levels of fatness thingy a "slim pen".... the last one was quite a bit slimmer
Goku the Goat
Fabulous
Price puts me off £800 max
Removing a headphone on a tablet is embarrassing given we got nothing back in return, the Surface Pro 8 has it + the same replaceable SSD + better battery life somehow. Truly baffling what Microsoft wants us to accept as the norm, and this is coming from a current Surface owner too!
400nits brightness????? 😂
Dude, why are you talking so fast….slow down 🤦♂️
Thank you so much for the feedback, going to be working on taking deep breaths to slow down 😅
The surface lineup is trash. 👎
i don't think it's bad, i mean it's better then a smartphone. but i feel it's too expensive and i would only use it when outside. When i am home i would use a laptop or computer tower which will be faster then a phone or tablet.
Where can I get some to buy