Microsoft Surface Duo | Is it REALLY worth it in 2022? 

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I'm still loving mine. I was surprised that it got the December security patch as fast as it did. My S22 Ultra is still on November security patch, and the 2 year old Surface Duo is getting them faster. Very underrated device for sure.

So I got my Duo1 for $350 off ebay, brand new unlocked and dual sim. Loved it so much I've not looked back at my Samsung foldables, this form factor just makes sense. But after a few months I just missed having NFC so I bought a Duo 2 for $680 unlocked. And I love it, hump and all. Having paid under $1,200 for a gen 1 & gen 2 premium foldable experience I'm a happy camper 🙂

I saw your previous video on surface Duo, and I purchased one. I really enjoy using it. It's unique. The best thing about it is the size, slimness, and usability. Thank you for the great content

I just got mine yesterday. Can't believe how thin it is!!! Amazing hardware. Haven't gotten any bugs yet either. Crazy deals rn too! Great vid man!

Lol I just switched to this phone as my main device last night. I love it. Driving around with full screen of Google maps on one side and podcast on the other side is priceless. I'll be selling my pixel 7 pro (for a profit) and maybe pick up a S22U for cheap. BTW I bot bought the DUO for 220 with small Crack on back. Put a skin on it and bumper. Good to go. Phone runs perfect. Never gets hot. Gestures are good.

I just bought one in mint condition with all accessories for 200 bucks. It's the model 1930..256gb fully unlocked..get the box and bumper and everything original included..will give it a shot and see how I like it. Thx brother for this upload..most appreciated. Stay blessed and happy 2024. Much love and respect from NYC

Still loving and using mine as a primary. I agree with that ugly bump on the duo 2 which is why I went for the duo 1st Gen. The sleek form factor and awesome productivity of the device was a win for me especially since I use procreate tools alot for my custom flash work imagery for my tattooing. Just more pocketable overall and easier to carry and use than lugging around a big tablet.

I was skeptical with the duo concept at first questioning its value. But I got one for cheap recently and the hardware really is amazing. It's so thin and the quality of the hinge and glass feels premium. I'm constantly marveling at the design of this thing, even so where the wider width doesn't bother me as I'm a fan of one handed iphone mini like sizes. The issue I have with it has been software related. I'm constantly having touch responsiveness issues. I'm upgraded to 12L and have the latest updates. But I'm having to frequently tap twice or more times to get a response, along with not registering swiping gestures the first time. I have a screen protector on it so not sure if that's an issue. Have anybody else been having frustrating touch responsiveness issues? It gets so annoying I have to switch back to the Fold 4 where the software experience is night and day.

Ok... You convinced me to try one. $300 new, unlocked on Amazon. Something new to try.

My Surface Duo is currently “out for delivery” from Fed Ex. Hyped to set it up this week.

Hi J, thanks for the great video. My wife got me a Surface Duo as a gift. I love this device! Everything you said about it is true. I really like the position and function of the touch sensor. Much better than my Samsung Galaxy 10+.

I love m y duo and duo2. What is great about the duo is no phone bump. All they need is a small camera on the back that is good enough to scan documents, and take pictures for documentation purpose. For any real pics, use a real camera or a candy bar phone. The Duo and Duo2 are productivity focused. Just need to have a camera to take the quick pic, import to one note, or make a pdf. etc...

I love my duo! It’s light enough to keep in my scrub back pocket, watch RU-vid and write with the pen. It’s the best PDA ever!

I am using the Duo as car navigation/music, works great.

Thanks for doing update videos. I don't own this device, but I do find it interesting. I'd like to see what they do with a surface duo 3 if they ever make one.

Love your reviews and follow ups. Merry Christmas!

I'm currently waiting on mine. I know I'm late for the party... but I'm so excited about it. I needed another phone for work and I'm trying this due to its price and functionally....🎉 can't wait...

Great video J! The only thing you forgot to mention here is how light the OG Duo is. That is very obvious once you get the Duo 2, which more durable, but considerably heavier. You make a great point how awesome the Duo SW is now at such an incredibly low price. I think the Duo 2 is also excellent value, if you can get it for about $1000 or less. Trying one of the Duos now is a smart choice, because you can wait on the next phone from MS which will surely cost a lot when it's released and drop in price after just a few months. In other words, you can move that 3rd Gen Surface phone without paying full price. That's my plan.

I bought one back when you reviewed it after the update. It's in my rotation of devices now. Bought the Axon M because you reviewed it in 2019. Sold that one back last year tho.

Thanks J, watching this made me pull the trigger on one of the best devices for a low price! I got mine brand new unlocked from Amazon for $230. Of course right after I picked mine up prices went back up. I liked it so much I ordered the duo 2. I basically got the duo since it will be close to the form factor of pixel fold, so I figure I may as well get used to this

I had a love hate relationship with my Duo. I think I was infatuated with the design and potential of use and features. Sadly, during the time that I had it, (up to Android 11) it never lived up its potential. I am a power user, and for me, it couldn't keep up. Eventually, my battery started to go bad and my OG Duo died. Oddly enough, I thought it would be hard going back to a regular phone but my Pixel 6 Pro is serving me well. Especially with 5G, NFC, and a good Bluetooth.

Shout out to the old BlackBerry peeps especially the Passport peoples out there. I miss those days

I still love mine and use it daily, same story, returned it once, bought it again. First phone I got over OCD issues, I used to get rid of phones for scratches, but I have a cracked back that is covered with a skin. Charger port broke so I broke it evenly and clean, looks like it's supposed to to be that way.

Surface Slim Pen 2 + surface pen = :). thank you for the hard work I have the surface duo 2 just bought the duo 1 again it's locked I am going to try to get it unlocked when I get it: thank you 🥰

Using a pixel 7 now but I carry my Duo with me everywhere I go. It's become my laptop technically for school so I don't carry anything clucky and I partner it up with a folding Bluetooth keyboard

Saw this in Best Buy, but rejected it due to price! Now it’s dirt cheap on Amazon. Buying one as soon as your video is done. I like devices, so I’m buying this as a toy and it’s cheap! Will not be used as a phone. The iPhone is my everyday phone. Although it’s cheap, hope I won’t be disappointed! Thanks for sharing!

I already have the Fold 4 but I got an unlocked brand new duo for $250 and I just couldn't pass it up. I have to admit I like it more than I thought I would. The numerous updates have made a big difference from when it first came out. I'm using it as my daily driver for now and it's actually running just fine. Now that I already have t he fold I'd probably choose it but if I had bought this before I probably would have never bought the fold.

Just bought one that will come with a case and the slim pen for 250, only issue is a chip missing from the bottom hinge. I'm gonna have a good time with this. Might even replace my phone and laptop

End up doing the same thing but jumped to the duo 2 bought it Brande new had it for months sold it went to thr fold 3 then the fold 4 sold that went back and got a used duo 2 with a cracked back from a overstock company for 340 put a skin on the back and now keeping it for the long haul until duo 3

I was able to track down a refurbished Surface Duo 2 in excellent condition... I can send it to you for review.

It’s the best device for money now, I bought this device twice too…

I love mine, too, but neither of the carriers locally support it. I do use it while connected to wi-fi. I also have a Fold 4 and hate it. Battery life is awful and multitasking on the Surface Duo is so much better.

Hey J. I just purchased an unlocked version about a week ago. ATT and Microsoft have been no help. Is there any new info on how to unlock?

thanks bro for your content.could you make a video on surface duo accessories??thanks again..

Good vid 💯

I bought this unlocked on Mercari ladt 128GB version I was going to give it to me for Christmas of 2021 because I so wanted that one when I first seen it new in 2020 but I gave myself the ZFOLD 3 last the one the screen broke in June of this year and I gave it to my twin son and he has the S22 Ultra I got him for Christmas and I got the ZFOLD 4 in August. I haven't took the Surface Duo out of the box yet I did when I first gotten it but it's has been still sitting in the box. The seller on Mercari included some cool accessories with my order last year like an orange skin and two screen protectors and included Microsoft Surface Earbuds too. I ended getting them replaced with Microsoft for free when the one earbud was damaged. And now my house has wifi I can get it out set it up and download the updates and keep it along with my laptop in the bag to use along with my laptop computer too!!! 😁💻📱❤️

... If people only knew about this device....

DUO 2 is awesome as well

That clock widget is cute as fudge, how did you get it?

Hello what name have watch in the wallpaper? Its so nice

This video came up a day after I ordered the Duo lol I saw it was 300 bucks and ordered riight away

Is the Samson microphone good?

Great review, thinking of purchasing one for myself. Would you recommend it

Where did you get it for $200?

I also bought it twice first one broke I we bought it but I the second one has a secondary phone first one I use it as a primary phone I did not like the experience. Also they were both buggy, the second one I bought 2022 the first one I bought 2021

Would u recommend me getting one in 2023

No NFC, would better wait for Duo 2 to drop the price.

i found this refurbished on Amazon. Will the refurbished phone still get the microsoft software updates?

I found one on ebay for 250. I'm going use it as a small tablet

i want the OPPO find N in white or black

Downside is the EOL in 2023. Hoping MS will change the date to 24 or 25.... And other Bad thing: this great displays only playing sd content on netflix & Co on my sd1. Widevine Level is only L3 :-(

I want one!

Hello sir pls make an update in 2023❤

It's an engineering marvel bought it for $350 but I had to return it because the lack of 5G

Wtf? Running android? What about pc windows usability with Office 360?

bless

I want this phone just cause there no plastic on the screen unlike Samsung garbage phones who need that to fold

As soon as you said Android OS, i lost interest.