The other review videos were about the specs and weren't very helpful, but this video was very helpful because the actual usage scenes were fully explained. thanks
Hey. It's been 4 months since you wrote this comment? How has the tablet experience been so far? I also bought my surface when it came out and I swear to God, the touch screen keyboard is not the greatest experience ever. I'd rather type on my Samsung phone than on the surface.
Tucker Coffin I no real issues for me I still use the Surface onscreen keyboard for light typing. Anything like writing a document, filing out forms, etc. I’ll use a physical keyboard. What don’t you like about the onscreen one?
@@ccroy2001 I've had some issues with it. For example if you're in let's say the feedback hub app, type something, then switch to Microsoft Edge, close the keyboard and return to the feedback hub app, the window of the app does not get resized and the place where you had the keyboard just stays empty. I've also had problems with the keyboard opening or closing randomly resulting in me accidentally clicking on things. Sometimes holding the the backspace key down would only delete one character and I'd have to press on that button many times to delete a whole word. Sometimes I'd be typing something in a field and the field would look empty even though when I pressed enter, it submitted what I had actually typed in. I guess it's fine while taking notes with the pen and occasionally googling something but if I have to do some intense typing, I'll just return to the physical keyboard instead. I'm wondering if something like an iPad would not offer a better typing experience. But yeah otherwise I just love it. It charges quickly, it's the lightest and smallest laptop I've ever had. I can write and draw on it and I can program on it if I want to. It's most definitely replaced my other laptop which I only occasionally use for gaming.
@@tuckercoffin2164 I have an iPad Mini as well and yes for tablet only typing the iPad is better, however Apple's autocorrect is aggressive and can be annoying. I tried using the iPad as a computer with a mouse and keyboard and for me, the Surface is a much better computer. No need to learn gestures, more ports, accessible file system, and so on. Presently the Surface is my computer it replaced a desktop and a laptop as I don't do anything really taxing on a PC.
@@ccroy2001 Same here. The Surface Pro is a pretty good computer. I was also wondering if I should get an iPad, but since most of the stuff we do is done in the browser anyway, I'll be fine without it too. I also love the Surface's kickstand. I can just sit on my bed with one leg bent and put the surface on my knee. Haha. It is literally the most comfortable position I have ever found using a laptop.
This is the best Surface Pro 7 review I've ever seen. Other videos go on and on about how it's just a small upgrade from the 6 etc. But I've owned a Surface Pro and i don't give a hoot about such comparison. This video even shows me the physical configurations with the type cover attached - i never knew you could gold the type cover back on to the back of the tablet. Sp kudos to you for focusing on what the Surface Pro 7 really is.
Been watching a bunch of reviews for this product and wow. Your last 2 sentences greatly summed up what I'm looking for in a new device. Keep up the great work!
I agree completely. I HATE drawing at my computer. I love digital drawing, for an unlimited amount of reasons. But I hate having to do it at my computer but PC has the best Programs for drowing, painting, and making comics. I have been using an Android tablet this year which has been so freeing but the art programs aren't great. And I HATE Apple, I hate their company and business practices and I refuse to spend my money on them. It will be so nice to use a professional digital art program again but fully mobile. This blows my mind.
surface pro X is just not done from software side. there is plenty of power just the apps are not programed for it yet, what is shame since i like it a lot
Also, is there any chance you made a full video of the room drawing? I really like what you've done in that one, and would like to see it completed in detail. Thanks. It's amazing how you can pinch in to complete details, and then pinch back out to make it look realistic, and add depth. I look forward to trying Concepts and Autodesk Sketchbook. Cheers!
Good Review on sharing many open different angle views. ... My own experiences using 2 weeks Surface Pro X, and MS Surface Pro 7 core I 5 Before having MS Surface Pro X , I bought SF pro 7, it is working well and fast. After 2-3 weeks, I had to buy another one computer, I had to give SF pro 7 to my college to work continue 1 week for urgent adhoc many reports requested by customer. Then I have to buy another surface for my parallel works on presenting, office and web browsing, traveling several places. when I saw SF Pro X firstly open in Microsoft Big Event and later in the MS shop seller, I was very impressed on very nice improved design and functions of MS Surface Pro X. Design look the best among the nowadays tablet, and smart ultra traveling notebook . 13” screen is good for views. Quality of screen and sound and video were much improved than older pro version. So, I have gone through studying a lot from Surface Pro X reviews, both on their MS own website and third opinions. Most of reviewers, youtubers focused only performance and limitation on new ARM processor, those said many problems on negative about Surface pro X. So I think, I should try and explore more details by myself on this Product, because... I don't want to have 2 surface similar. I wanna try different. And I believe inner inside that, "MS team must have some good reasons to launch something new by new chipset with this ARM". There should be reason good enough to go for ARM with this product. I like thing about starting of AI feature on this SQ1 chip. “After hearing other, better to try with your own experiences.” ... Then have to do my own test, I went to the seller Shop to do the test. I bring my SSD HD data containing many of files, that i regularly use to do my own real test at Surface Pro X seller shop spending almost 1-2 hours for all tests. I am the one who usually do the works on MS office. I do reports with MS word, one file size could be more than 100 MB. At the same time I would do multiple tasks, opening Excel sheet picking up several data financial and analysis technical data several sheet calculating. Moreover , I am doing at the same time opening 10-15 pages pdf file parallel with doing slide presentation with power point that containing tons of high definition of pictures and videos. While doing all above I am opening many windows of web browsers, doing search internet data. One can be email on gmail, one is opening youtube music for relaxing, anothor one could be working on email, another one monitoring stock and gold price, ready to buy and sell. While I am testing, I open my presentation slide made of MS power point, that is quite big size of 400 MB. With lot of HD pic and Video embed on it to test the severe case. All of working windows, I open through my SSD HD connected via USB C port because Testing SF Pro x at the shop is demo machine. All that programs and open windows as mentions above on test are working very well. While doing all many tasks on Pro X as all above I mentioned, opening 100 MB with MS word doing report, opening youtube 4 K, opening several files (excel, pdf documents, edge browsers surfing more than 10 pages web browsing ) to copy data to creating report, and also at the same time doing that quite big size 400 MB slide presentation. Result is that, MS Surface pro X is working smooth without any problem, working fast, honestly to say that it is slower a bit comparing to surface pro 7 core i5 256 RAM, as I said, the one I gave to my college for working on writing reporting . (I would say that Microsoft Pro X, at the shop, is the one that skilled seller just update lasted programs, software and firmware, I guess many things and problems were fixed.) Web browsing and Movie on RU-vid are working very well with impressive quality. See clear on big screen, Nice details with full High Definition, Resolution is almost 4 K movies with fine and smooth through my eyes. . The sound and movie are showing on Surface Pro X are very IMPRESSIVE. The sound is not as good as iPad Pro , but it is really good enough to enjoy the entertainment. The outlook of SF Pro X design is very impressive, pretty much beautiful. The handling, carrying Surface Pro x is very suited for traveling people like me, while I am going out to give lecture and consulting to students and customers. Due to the working style and my age, I don't mind much about gaming performance, because I do not have much time left for games. I used to be a game lover when I was young, but after coming to some old age, I gradually fade off it. Photos and Videos I usually take and work simply by iphone and ipad. So Adobe Photoshop and A Illustrator or A Premiere were never used on this Surface. But heard that in a few months, Adobe team is working on to develop those photo apps to be compatible on ARM. MS Edge and Edge Canery developed for ARM is working very smooth and fast. So that is enough support for me to choose this computer, MS SF PRO X. So, I made decision to buy Surface PRO X. New MS PEN is used for many comfort functions. It is really work for noting, drawing very good ergonomic and smooth use. After buying, This MS Surface Pro X had been tested, opening files, working all day and night. Even I take rest sleeping, but computer had to be opened , because continuing work on many data files. This SF had to keep running open to finish more than 3 reports, the Due Diligence reports for customer in 2 weeks. Each report size is more than 60-90 MB and has more than 100 pages. So the long time test had proven its reliability and stability. I would say this Surface Pro X is very best suited for me. Nice Design, very lightweight, look smart when presenting work to customerss, Good for web surfing and browsing data, watching movies in RU-vid. ... People use different computers for their different purposes and experiences, select the one that fit to you. I do like one the Pro X machine. When it is working such a long time, it is notices that this machine is not as heat as SF pro 7 , I think because of lower power (watt) used in ARM processor. All above mentioned, I do love this MS Surface Pro X. Its designs, functions, and features are very fascinating one.
i've been a surface fan from the beginning, glad they've caught on enough to not be abandoned. had sp2 which was great at the time, upgraded to sp4, little big for what i was using it for at the time but got used to it. just got sp7, essentially identical but significantly faster, and facial recognition is light years improved. best of all, sp4 typecover and pen work just fine. so great value for upgrade. although i wouldn't have if not needed, kids dropped 4 and display was messed up. love these and hope they keep improving them without making them huge or cutting edge, therefore too expensive.
That "rare occurence" that you caught on camera - happened to me the second day of owning my surface pro 7. It has not happened again since though thank goodness! If it does though I want to return it.
I have the SP7 i7 model and love everything about it! This review was by far the best I have seen for this device. I have all the same pros and cons as what you stated in your review. Great job!
@@narongroth2678 sorry I'm late on this. The battery life is not the greatest. Off the charger with the brightness about 50% I can get a good 5 to 6 hours. This also depends on what I'm doing with it. Watching movies streaming or doing school work it's all about the same. It drains really quick when I play games on it though. What makes this bare able is the fast charger that is included. If I don't have my charger, I carry around a 45 watt hour power bank that can charge this too so I'm ok with the battery life .
@@gwjr9369 how many hours could you get mostly? I'm thinking of buying this device, i love everything about it. But the only thing that is bothering me is the battery life. I'm not a heavy user, i just do web browsing and take note, i wonder if it could last me for a day (9 to 10 hours).
@@narongroth2678 6 hours would a good estimate for me. I watch RU-vid, do school work (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and surf the web. This is when I have medium power settings on and screen 50%. This is not the best battery life and if you need something a little more robust for battery, you may need to explore other options. I always have access to power outlets or a power bank so I am comfortable with this device.
Wow. Really helpful and informative. One of the best reviews I’ve seen, with some information provided that I haven’t seen in all the other reviews I have watched. Nice Job!
I think the Surface Pro 7 is still a great looking device, it doesn't look or feel dated. I honestly don't know what the fuss is over thinner bezels (Pro X) which make it less practical when in tablet mode.
Excellent vid. You covered all relevant topics at a nice pace. I ordered a black SP7 with the i7, 16gb of ram and a 512gb ssd. It won't be here until later this week, but I am excited about the purchase. I got it on Cyber-Monday, so I only paid ~$1300 dollars for it. A great deal. I'm coming from a SP4 that served me well for several years, and I just sold it for 1K, thus my actual upgrade price is only ~$300 dollars. Looking forward to trying out Concepts and Sketchable on the new more powerful sys.
I just got my Pro X and well... I seriously fail to understand all the negativity. IMO Microsoft pretty much nailed it and turned the X into an amazing mobile Office workstation. The problem, as I see it, is that people can't put their bias aside and end up approaching the X as something it isn't, and thus end up disappointed. Go figure. Use it for what it was intended however.... hmmm....
For the love of God, at least someone should do a review of the Surface line of products for heavy programming stuff .... all I see are either people opening Chrome, playing videos in RU-vid, playing some video game, or doing some design work ..... is there no one who has used these for some heavy programming? Running a Spring Boot app, or a high volume XML file parsing using Nodejs asynchronously etc etc etc????
If you're a developer, you should know the result by just looking at the spec of the computer. I can tell you that this machine is for sure can do Front End web dev stuff + back end stuffs too. MS Visual Studio to work with C#, C++, F#..etc, should be ok. But don't forget that this is a 12.9" screen, you're killing your eyes if you expect to work on this for longer hour constantly.
From what I've read, it's not recommended for developers. You'll need way more ram and memory by which point price point isn't value for money compared with a conventional laptop.
@@afrakoma_a yeah this will do fine for engineering students ( electrical, electronics, computer science not mechanical or civil) , even at masters level but a developer would need more ram and a conventional laptop...
I just got a Surface Pro 7 with i5/128gb/8gb RAM. Very, VERY pleased with it overall, no complaints whatsoever. Smoothly runs whatever applications I wish to use, and very light weight. With the Type Cover keyboard, it weighs about the same as my ipad with a logitech keyboard/case.
I just bought one and it had an issue with artefacting so took it to best buy and they switched it for the I7 256 16 gb ram model plus type cover in signature series for no extra charge and threw in the pen too. I LOVE IT. I had a 4, loved that....this is just beyond good. the i5 was fine but this is so powerful and great.
Your unboxing and reviews helped me pull the trigger on buying on of these today. Got it on sale with a signature pro type Alcantara cover. Got it in matte black with 8gb RAM and 256gb SSD. I APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEOS! Got a sub outta me! Can you do a video on initial setup and first apps to download for it please?
I'm a student Who Is interested mostly in taking notes and organizing them well. Would you rather pick the surface pro 7 or the iPad Pro? There's not a really big difference in costs, so i would go with the surface (given that i don't have a laptop either and this device would be helpfull) but i'm concerned about the pen quality and the overall feedback of writing on It...
As a CS student i find SP7 just perfect, I could code wherever I go and take notes whenever I need... iPad's gr8 for note-taking but you just cannot code on it..
I use the 6 every day of class as a college student. It's amazing and I recommended it to other friends in the past, they've all been very pleased. It's one of the better writing experiences you'll get. Especially with the ability to use the back of the pen as an eraser
Uh i never saw anyone say the Surface Pro 7 was disappointing especially the I5 icelake model with Iris Pro 11 gen graphics 128gb ssd and 8gb ram for WITH the keyboard for $799 on sale
I have the model 3 and still works great for Office, One note, web browsing, Netflix, Music, etc... I think it's an excelente device if you don't like Apple or need to use Windows ecosystem. If you can and like to use Apple products, the iPad Pro is a tough competitive for this device, however, you can't go wrong with a Surface Pro if what you look for is mobility, and light weight productivity tools.
I bought a base model and I run a program called Parsec to stream my high end Gaming pc to my surface. In essence, I can run MS flight sim on ultra on my surface 7.
This was an incredibly comprehensive review of something which disappoints me to be honest! I purchased this as an extravagant treat but found the smile to be quickly removed from my face. The on screen keyboard (which I use infrequently) is glitchy and unresponsive and isn’t always made available when the physical keyboard is detached. The adaptive brightness has resolved itself after four months of battling - including the use of Iris’ command centre. The battery is the most disappointing of all though - five of hours of simple word processing is enough to deplete it to less than 20%. While this is physically very portable, the dire battery life would make me apprehensive about taking this outdoors for any extended period of time, thus rendering the term “portable” useless. While the instant on is a great feature, it frequently “forgets” that it has a camera and have even had to uninstall the driver a few times to rectify this issue. The keyboard is a lot more rigid than I anticipated and is very comfortable to use, and despite the small size, was surprised at how accurate I could type. If you want a sexy machine with excellent hardware that can be used as a tablet then this is definitely for you. However, if you spend a lot of time away from a power source then I would advise a different 2 in 1.
Good review, but I think having an iPad Pro and this is the best solution as the iPad is better as a tablet for media consumption and small if you get the 11” model. And then the Surface Pro is a PC in effect.
LOved your video, you reviewed the laptop than your face. Not like the others that 80% of the video is there face rather than the item itself. Thank you
Refreshing to see a review of this by someone who can actually *draw*! Nothing is more frustrating than seeing reviewers who haven't held a pen since 3rd grade clumsily crayoning away on the stock windmill illustration. Got yourself a new subscriber just for that! Debating between this and XPS 13 2-in-1, each have their pros and cons, lots to like about both....
Fantastic review. I loved it. Tho not a pro I do use photoshop apps and you have convinced me the Surface Pro is for me. Only question now is: PRO 7 or PRO X ...? Anybody out there? HELP
As a desktop user who also has a Surface the biggest downside to the Surface and the reason I still have to keep my desktop is that the Surface can only add 2 external monitors. My 7 yr old Dell PC can run 3 very big ones. With the Surface I'd have to use the small Surface monitor as my 3rd monitor which is a significant downgrade to what I've been using for over 10 years.
One of the things that I regret the most in my life was using Windows in the first place. Back in college, I used Windows simply because Mac was way so pricey. Then after college, still I used Windows for a long time until several years ago, my ex company forced me to switch to a Mac. Man, I can tell ya all. I should have bought a Mac since Day 1. No way that I go back to Windows for the rest of my life.
But MacOS is one of the worst operation systems i've ever been in contact with... linux is still the best for programming n stuff, windows is great for gaming and work and also programming. With MacOS you will probably run into problems in each of those usecases.
It's just a trend atm. Bezels never bothered me EVER. I love my older iphones etc. These days you see phones with the screen going all the way to the sides, it's ridiculous!
I have bought the Surface Pro 7, even though I prefer the Pro X form factor and its clever pen holder. The ARM CPU just doesn't cut it for me. I need Windows to run X64 apps. The new Surface Pen is quite responsive, not as good as the 2nd gen Apple pencil for the iPad Pro but is good enough for general note taking.
What they NEED is a Surface GO refresh with Intel Lakefield CPUs for better battery life (and better portability the GO is way better as a tablet IMHO thanks to it's 10 inch screen).
I returned my surface pro X and got pro 7 i7 processor This is literally a beast to work on Pro X is good to use but it’s kinda glitches plus photoshop or Lightroom doesn’t work
Great review, quick to the point. Was on the fence about getting a Surface pro 7 over the 7+ simply due to price vs CPU Gen, vs amount of Ram I’d get with it vs swappable SSD. After this review, I think I’ll be fine saving $500 for the Pro 7 I7 16GB ram 256GB SSD instead of 7+ or 8.
I use my surface pro 3 as a lightweight laptop with their Bluetooth mouse, beats my 12.9” iPad as a laptop every time as the iPad cannot use an independent mouse which is a deal breaker for me
They should make a 13’ surface pro without arm chips... we need a tablet with real intel processors, and with a larger body they can expand battery and maybe fit a not very strong gpu in there
I'm pretty worried about the non-replaceable drive, I'm more of a desktop user looking to get one of these tablets and I had a laptop die once and I had to replace the entire motherboard for it which was not a fun process. The fact that if this one somehow dies and I'm totally screwed is no bueno towards the actual device cost. Ugh.
great review! Excellent! If you can afford theSurface Pro, it's the obvious choice for artists on the go. I have a Surface Pro and I use it for drawing in Illustrator and like it a lot! Definitely do not regret the purchase, it saves me hours in terms of workflow. but the pen experience is not as good as the professional drawing tablet . I have a XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro drawing tablet with screen 24" . The pressure on my XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro screen drawing tablet is lighter and smoother especially at the low end, giving better, more natural marks. The Surface is usable, but is a bit of a compromise compared to the Artist 24 Pro . If you are looking for the best pen experience go with the professional graphic tablet.
