Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio i7 RTX 3050 Ti

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 1964 Screen Replacement Attempt
Source: Ricks Tech
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2024

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[REVIEW] Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Source: Laptop Media
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2022

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Review: Strongest Surface Ever
Source: Igeekphone
Over the years, Microsoft has been working hard to make excellent hardware products, so that the Windows platform can have more advantages and a better experience when facing MacBook, and Surface Laptop Studio is undoubtedly a highly imaginative product. The addition of the flip-folding screen allows Surface Laptop Studio to freely switch between notebook mode, entertainment mode, and canvas mode to meet a variety of different usage scenarios. With the addition of the RTX 3050 Ti, the performance of the Surface Laptop Studio can be described as reborn. Compared with the previous Surface products with only a nuclear display, the RTX 3050 Ti can provide 300~400% performance. According to our test data, Surface Laptop Studio can run more than 50FPS at the highest quality in games with extremely high hardware requirements such as “Shadow of the Tomb Raider”, “Far Cry 5” and “The Witcher 3”. Frame rate; and popular economic games such as “Overwatch” and “Jedi Survival” can reach a frame rate of more than 100FPS. If even large-scale 3A games can be easily handled, online games such as “Sword Spirit”
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2022

80% Why I fell in love with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio despite its shortcomings
Source: The Indian Express
As I waited for someone at a Delhi hotel recently, I saw a gentleman come my way. He sat next to me and curiously asked about the laptop I was using. “It’s a Surface Laptop Studio,” I replied. “Does Microsoft make its own laptops?” He admitted he wasn’t aware of the Surface brand but told me he liked the form factor of the Surface Laptop Studio. “It’s different from my MacBook Pro,” said the man who introduced himself as the owner of an architectural firm. This conversation just reinforced my belief that there will be takers for Microsoft’s experimental Surface Laptop Studio, which blends certain elements of the desktop Surface Studio and the premium 2-in-1 Surface Book. It’s a mobile workstation that’s also a sketching slate and a portable home theatre. I have been using the Surface Laptop Studio for a few days, and I am in love with this device even though it is not perfect. Here is my review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

Surface Laptop Studio review: Best of Microsoft in experimental form-factor
Source: Business Standard
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is a better two-in-one device compared with peers because of its display hinge mechanism, which is unique and functional. Moreover, it has a pixel-rich display of smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision. From design to display, there are several things the Surface Laptop Studio has going for it. But shortcomings on the performance front do not justify its ‘Studio’ moniker. There are better laptops, including two-in-one types, available in the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/25/2022

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: State of the art
Source: Pocket Lint
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio hides its special skills using smart and careful design, making it the best portable Surface for designers and artists. However, there are still clear ways to improve it in a second-generation model - not least because the price is rather high for the better-specced versions.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2022

80% Surface Laptop Studio – a true convertible with appeal (review)
Source: Gadgetguy
The Surface Laptop Studio is a beautiful machine that is a joy to use even if it isn’t the fastest thing you can buy for the money. Transitioning between the modes feels well engineered, and watching movies, drawing or taking notes with the Surface Pen a pleasing experience. However, you are paying a premium for the added flexibility, so if you don’t really need a screen that moves in unique ways, then there are other more potent laptops on the market that will do the job for the same amount of money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 90%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review
Source: Tech Advisor
The Laptop Studio is a compelling new addition to Microsoft’s Surface range, but it doesn’t get everything right. I’m impressed by the functionality available in all three modes, but some will miss the extra flexibility afforded by the Surface Book. However, a slick design makes switching between them feel seamless. It also helps Microsoft pack in more power than the Book 3. While it was announced before 12th-gen Intel laptop chips were official, combining Tiger Lake CPUs with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU yields a nice performance boost. Other highlights include an impressive 120Hz display (with adaptive refresh rate on the way), solid battery life and a great video calling experience. However, a limited port selection and no fingerprint sensor take the shine off the experience. At these prices, these shortcomings are difficult to ignore. But let's hope more companies experiment with form factors like this in the future.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: The multi-function notebook comes of age
Source: It Pro
After a slow start, the Microsoft Surface has truly come of age. The Surface Laptop Studio isn’t perfect, though; it’ll be a little underpowered for some professional software, and the top-of-the-range model we tested is expensive (although the entry-level version starts at £1,208 exc VAT). However, it makes the idea of a transforming multi-function device work extremely well. It’s a competent notebook, excellent for watching movies or presenting on the move, and the Studio tablet mode is extremely usable too. If you need a system that can perform creative, pen-based design work as well as being great for everyday office tasks, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio can do both well. It’s not so just a jack of all trades, but pretty masterful at all of them too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: A 2-in-1 with niche appeal
Source: Expert Reviews
There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is a bold piece of laptop design and its hinged display makes a certain degree of sense, especially for people who spend a lot of their time sketching, inking and editing photos using a stylus. And, for users who love their Microsoft Surface Pro 8 but need something with a bit more oomph, the Laptop Studio makes a compelling argument for itself. For everyone else, the picture isn’t quite so clear, however, with the underpowered 11th Gen CPUs, mediocre battery life and SSD performance, plus some rather strange design decisions undermining the laptop’s general appeal. In the final analysis, unless you’re in the small group that desperately needs to work with a stylus on a daily basis, you’re probably best off giving the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio a wide berth. It simply has one too many shortcomings to be worthy of a recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: king of the hinge
Source: Stuff TV
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio exists in a space inhabited by the likes of the Acer ConceptD and some of Apple’s more specialist gear, where aspects of the design are so carefully targeted, a lot of discussions about price have to be left at the door. Its new hinge system is a little different to what you’ll see elsewhere in the range, but slots into the family perfectly. It has the elegance we’ve come to expect from Microsoft. The screen is great, so is the speaker system, and a quiet cooling system is always to be appreciated. There is a question over how much design pros are going to fall in love with the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, though. Its power ceiling isn’t super-high, and unlike a Wacom Cintiq or Surface Studio 2, you can’t secure the screen at an optimal angle for stylus use without a separate laptop stand.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Surface Laptop Studio flaunts a fantastic design, with its clever hinge removing the need of detaching the screen in order to doodle and sketch on the display. Acer has already launched several laptops with the same design, but Microsoft has added its classic top build quality to make this hybrid machine feel even more premium. However, the lack of high-end options is difficult to forgive in a laptop aimed at content creators. The stingy port options could also prove problematic if you don’t fancy the dongle life, and it’s a real head-scratcher that Microsoft doesn’t bundle in the Slim Pen. Nevertheless, the Surface Laptop Studio will still appeal to those who want a high-performance laptop that can also double as a makeshift graphics tablet for drawing and sketching. Although you’ll really need to make use of that stylus-friendly touchscreen to make it a better option than the MacBook Pro 14.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: A true convertible, with designer appeal
Source: Zdnet.com
If you've been using Microsoft's Surface devices, you'll find the Surface Laptop Studio a pleasing upgrade. If you opt for the higher-end Core i7 specification, you'll get a portable discrete-GPU workstation that handles most creator and developer tasks with ease. It might not be cheap, but it can handle everything from machine learning to gaming, and features one of Microsoft's best screens to date, which quickly converts from studio to stage to laptop. Innovative and powerful, the Surface Laptop Studio is a worthy machine, with design chops to compare with the MacBook Pro. Just be ready for all the magnets!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

Microsoft’S Surface Laptop Studio Stands Tall, But The Performance Falls Flat
Source: Reviewed.com
Among 2-in-1s, the MSI Summit E13 Flip offers comparable performance for a much lower price-tag, as will the Dell XPS 9310. For an excellent drawing or note-taking experience, the iPad Pro or iPad Air coupled with a stylus are about as powerful as the Surface Laptop Studio, and they offer better battery life, seamless integration, and cost much less. If the Surface Laptop Studio’s $2,899 model cost $1,899, this would be a tougher call. Its fiercest competitors retail between $1,000 to $1,900, leaving the Surface Laptop Studio stranded above the standard 2-in-1 price range. While the laptop is a bit too bulky for easy portability, it does offer better performance than many Windows 2-in-1s and meets the needs of stylus users. However, we simply can’t recommend it when you can get a similar experience from other significantly cheaper options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2022

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: a true 2-in-1 machine
Source: T3
There are a number of similar laptops available, from the tablet Windows Surface Pro 8 to the standard laptop-style Dell XPS 13. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is cheaper (although you do have to buy the keyboard and pen separately) and uses a similar processor. It also offers Thunderbolt 4 ports. The clip-on keyboard is much less comfortable to use than the one built into the Surface Laptop Studio, though and you really can’t use it on your lap. The Dell XPS 13 9310 is a more standard laptop than the Surface Laptop Studio and includes a more attractive OLED screen (a 2-in-1 version is also available) . The 13-inch screen on the XPS is smaller than the Surface Laptop Studio, though, and that can be important for those who want to use the touch screen and pen with apps like Photoshop and Illustrator that need lots of screen real estate.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: A new machine with familiar flaws
Source: Android Authority
It’s easy to dismiss the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio as nothing more than a gimmick in a pretty chassis, but the device is much more than just specifications. This is Microsoft’s new flagship laptop that is aimed at a very niche sector of an already saturated market. The Surface Laptop Studio isn’t made for the everyday person, but more so for someone that has a focus on creativity-based tasks. If you’re a digital artist and you want the best of a laptop and a drawing canvas, this is a laptop designed for you. For most other people, however, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio’s design isn’t going to be enough to justify purchasing this laptop over the countless others that offer better performance, battery life, and portability. For $2,100, Microsoft only refined a design that already existed before, and while it truly made a beautiful laptop, you’re better off sticking to something more traditional.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2022

Foreign Reviews

90% Die beste Kombination aus Laptop und Tablet?
Source: Basic Tutorials DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

94% Convertible für Content Creator
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 98% features: 89% display: 97% mobility: 91% ergonomy: 92%

80% Microsoft Surface Studio Laptop
Source: PCtipp.ch DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

Microsofts Dreifachklappstulle
Source: Spiegel Online DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2022

Surface Laptop Studio, análisis: un mix de emociones
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN
Positive: Elegant design; beautiful display. Negative: Weak processor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2022

86% Microsoft Laptop Studio
Source: PC Guia PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 86%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Core i7, 32GB ram, 1TB opslag, RTX 3050 Ti, Windows 11 Home Review
Source: Tweakers NL→EN
User Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: Book-opvolger
Source: PCM NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio – Handig en multifunctioneel
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

75% Test Surface Laptop Studio : Microsoft patine
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%

60% Test du Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio : une machine à contre temps
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%

80% Test Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio : un PC portable au format original pour les pros et les créateurs
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%

70% Jednak bardziej laptop. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio – recenzja
Source: Galaktyczny PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

82% Recenzja Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio – droższy niż większość, inny niż wszystkie
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 70% workmanship: 84%

83% TEST | Nie mam wątpliwości, że Surface Laptop Studio jest przełomowy
Source: GSM Maniak PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 83%

88% Recenze Surface Laptop Studio: originální hybrid, který není pro každého
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% features: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%

85% Test Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/08/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

Test: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio – för vem?
Source: Nordic Hardware SV→EN
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; stereo speakers. Negative: Heavy and bulky; poor display; weak hardware; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2022

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i7-11370H: Tiger Lake (H35 series) based high end quad-core SoC for thin and light gaming laptops and workstations. The four CPU cores clock with 3 - 3.3 GHz base clock (28 - 35 W TDP) and up to 4.8 GHz Boost clock. The integrated G7 Iris Xe GPU offers 96 cores at 400 - 1350 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.40":

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).

80.63%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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