Microsoft reps tell us that they typically put their hinges through years of testing, so they should last for the lifetime of the laptop. The hinge mechanism feels a bit flimsy at first, until you figure out where the display is supposed to rest for each mode. The area directly underneath the display is covered in a smooth cloth, which also keeps the hinge from making direct contact with the screen. That last orientation also gives you a clear view of the Surface Laptop Studio's unique hinge. That could be helpful for stepping through presentations without turning your entire computer around. And while Microsoft hasn't advertised this too much, you can also push the screen backwards so that the keyboard is completely behind it. You can get into easel mode by pulling the Laptop Studio's screen completely forward, where it's angled up slightly for sketching and writing. They also support Dolby Atmos for (very basic) simulated surround sound. Another plus for the Surface Studio: It has surprisingly powerful speakers, including two subwoofers spitting sound out the sides of the laptop, and two tweeters blasting through the keyboard. That's useful for binging video, especially if you prefer using the touchpad instead of dirtying your screen. You can pull it forward with just two fingers, and it magnetically rests between the keyboard and trackpad. And that's before I started spending time with its flexible modes. It makes sense: If the screen can scroll more naturally, your eyes don't have to work extra hard to keep track of everything.Įven though it's surrounded by some chunky bezels - something Microsoft avoided with the Surface Pro 8 - the Laptop Studio's display entranced me. Everything looks fantastic, and that high refresh rate leads to less eye strain after hours of web browsing (and working on this review). I've seen countless laptop screens over the years, and while the XPS 15's OLED is still the high bar for me, the Laptop Studio comes very close. It also features Dolby Vision support, allowing you to enjoy the higher brightness and contrast from HDR videos and games. In its standard notebook orientation, the Laptop Studio's display fits right alongside the rest of the Surface family, which historically have had some of the best screens on the market. Typically, high refresh rates have been reserved for gaming laptops (faster action means better headshots, of course), though it's also a marquee feature of Apple's iPad Pro. That's something Microsoft also brought to the new Surface Pro 8, and it simply makes everything on the display look smoother, no matter if you're scrolling through web pages or jotting down notes with the Surface Slim Pen 2. Notably, it's one of the first productivity PC screens with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. The Surface Laptop Studio’s 14.4-inch screen is a bit sharper than 1,440p, with a 2,400 by 1,600 resolution. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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