Surface Laptop 4 One Week Later! The M1 MacBook Air KILLER?!

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Today we're following up on the Surface laptop 4. Microsofts answer to the widely popular and powerful m1 MacBook line of computers.
It promises to have amazing battery life, great performance, and a whole host of usability features.
So how has it held up over the past week?
Lets find out!
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@hansangb 3 жыл бұрын

The magnetic power connector has saved me many times (on my Surface 2). LOVE IT. And I was doubtful on the Alcantara (sp?) but after 2.5 years of use, I can't imagine going back to metal. Oddly, Surface 2 laptop doesn't have any of the flex.

@KSUOwlNation 2 жыл бұрын

if I wanted an alternative to my MacBook Air 13 inch, then I would definitely go with the metal version of the Surface Laptop and choose platinum for the outer shell as that would be the closest I could get to the standard silver metal outer shell on my current MacBook Air

@gagansohal8089 3 жыл бұрын

Mate.. It's got Usb C charging capabilities too! Alcantara since 1st Gen surface and lots of people prefer it... I think the older surface laptops were a little sturdier as they were on solid piece - but after the surface laptop 3, they used separate pieces so that it would be more repairable (At the cost of some sturdiness)

@TuFacez 3 жыл бұрын

The Thunderbolt 4 comment is fair! Although I love the Surface connect charger for the magsafe which can run surface dock etc.

@Geekvangelist 3 жыл бұрын

Very honest review. I also think there are other better options for the same price (or even less). For users that don't need to connect many other devices to their laptop, I think this one is fine, but me personally, I definitely need HDMI and more USB A ports.

@icebug 3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to charge this laptop via the USB-c port as well, since you can on the Surface Laptop 3. So while there is a proprietary connector for charging, it isn't locked into using that as the only method to charge the device.

@ebanubisggc 3 жыл бұрын

Brooo I’d love to see the 15” version

@beew.9193 3 жыл бұрын

Love your insight, and objectivity! Keeps me hooked for your pov. Super helpful content keep it up 👍

@sricharaansriram5175 3 жыл бұрын

Microsoft has its own surface dock of 250 dollars. But it’s so costly. Love you man waiting for 15 inch model

@shrbs 3 жыл бұрын

And the dock uses the "same" proprietary port, the magnetic charging plug uses. Same but with more pins. Yes, thunderbolt can do the same, but please keep in mind the dock was introduced 2015 and even devices from 2014 support it. Still pricey.

@alwayslearningtech 3 жыл бұрын

and it's a terrible dock... I've owned a few of them and they've all had so many issues. I ended up buying a Dell dock for my Surface and it works a treat. When I switch to a macbook, I'll probably keep using the Dell dock as well.

@alwayslearningtech 3 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Situkangpoles dang, that's pretty cool! I'm thinking of getting the odyssey g9 monitor which I don't think would have that functionality

@mohamedhussain3813 3 жыл бұрын

I like how he did finished the title with ?!

@rooky2king886 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m currently torn between this and the xps13 and the xps is edging it for me atm

@Sarcasmka14 3 жыл бұрын

Good Design & Bulid Quality this laptop!

@brainactivity737 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on regarding the keyboard. I was so excited to get the ice blue Alcantara edition which looked gorgeous! A true beauty let down with the flex on the keyboard which made it feel very cheap. However, just go for the metal version and you'll have a solid constructed laptop.

@raktimbanerjee2007 3 жыл бұрын

I also loved the alcantara version but then I saw this review and then I changed my mind

@brainactivity737 3 жыл бұрын

@@raktimbanerjee2007 It's really beautiful, it's a shame Microsoft messed up the SL4 Alcantara line. Hopefully, this will be fixed in future iterations. For now, the metal still rocks :)

@me_when8845 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using the black 13inch surface 4 laptop keyboard while typing right now and it feels amazing.

@brainactivity737 2 жыл бұрын

@@me_when8845 I know right! Enjoy 😄

@xenon3305 2 жыл бұрын

i have the surface laptop 4 alcantara version, and honestly if you see anyone say that there is a huge amount of flex they are lying. if you use the laptop normally and type normally without applying full strength on the keyboard it doesn't flex, first hand experience. if im being honest, i maybe see 1 minor flex a week. i type a lot. im in high school and have to write alot, and i love the keyboard.

@HiAdventureCast 3 жыл бұрын

They keep the surface connect port because businesses have bought accessories that require it. A large part of their demographic are business customers who just want to buy a new laptop and have it work with their old docks.

@Antondepadua 3 жыл бұрын

For me personally, I love that I can use a surface pen on it. I annotate a lot of documents and do a lot of math for work, so being able to jot down my solutions on it is crucial!

@sravi59 2 жыл бұрын

Microsoft has done a gr8 job with the surface line. I am using Surface Book 2 since 2018 and love it to date. Windows 11 OS is fine-tuned and compliments the surface laptops. Hardware is gr8 u talk about the keyboard, screen, camera, tablet mode or the pen everything is just mind-blowing. The battery life is still good. The other good thing to mention is that I have never heard the fan going. Many times when I am on a office call with my collegues, I can hear their laptop fan like a chopper going in the background. Also, the windows hello - face login feature is very handy and can't go without it. Once a year I reset the laptop and do a fresh OS install and it has never given me any problems. My only regret is that I went for the 8 GB Ram model at the time and sometimes when I have several apps open and if I am on a vdo call, I get low memory warning. Shame I can't increase the RAM on this. Agree the limitation on the ports, I am ok with SB2 and its ports, but getting a new laptop in 2022 with just 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C port will make me think twice.

@CaptainCrunch823 3 жыл бұрын

Weird...I have the same model and didn’t notice the keyboard flex. I 100% agree about the limited ports and hate that it doesn’t support thunderbolt.

@zzkeokizz 3 жыл бұрын

In undergrad I used to write papers while watching movies. The older keyboards from the ’90’s were better than the current crop. They were just bigger than current models

@learntheArabic 3 жыл бұрын

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@pqXbdXpq 3 жыл бұрын

Inta ayez itkalam engylizy?

@Danny-wv8ec 3 жыл бұрын

ya Hala, I"m Lebanese. I'm glad you're learning a new language, I speak 4 languages.

@chonkbadonk 3 жыл бұрын

How was the performance on WoW Classic?

@ChrisRidesHisBike 3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure you can charge with the USB-C port.

@sfiqah_ 3 жыл бұрын

Me everytime he start talking.. "If I can figure it out, you can figure it out!", along with the hand gesture 😂

@sfiqah_ 3 жыл бұрын

@Ryker Reign wow. Is it free?

@SilverSlayer23 3 жыл бұрын

The port being proprietary is because it's essentially Magsafe... If you trip over the cord, your whole expensive laptop won't test gravity along with your own trip to the floor... which is the point... Apple had that right honestly and that was a pro for Macs back in the day. Now? not so much. Charging capability using the USB c wouldn't have hurt though.

@jcl5638 3 жыл бұрын

I had a surface and it was just not it for me. But I’m glad I figured that out before Apple popped off with the recent iPad Pro lineups

@RRJOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

1. Surface Laptop 4 2. Macbook Air/Pro M1 3. iPad Pro M1 5G 4. Surface Pro 7+ 4G

@maxgulda9093 3 жыл бұрын

So you mention that you played wow classic on this thing but not the performance. How did it held up gaming?

@giacomo1892 3 жыл бұрын

A 15" ryzen 7 review would be amazing!

@SuperEpicfail01 3 жыл бұрын

I think you beat up a bit hard on power while missing some stuff there. Yes it comes with a proprietary surface charger, but you can also charge it over the USB-C port. Also the "Surface Connect" port has more function than just power. You can use it to connect to a dock with 4x USB-C ports & 2x USB-A ports. OR to any number of dongles, for instance one with a USB-C 3.1. I think that the choice not to include Thunder Bolt is important to mention, as it was a choice. Microsoft has said they don't want to do thunderbolt because of security concerns. Only way to change their minds is to have enough reviewers beat them up about it :) I think you've hit your keyboard impressions on the head. it's a nice feeling keyboard. For your final thoughts. you talked about how you don't think it fits in very well to the work from home / office environment because of the ports. Again, I think the dock is the answer. I have a dock at home, and a dock at work. My surface laptop travels with me to both desks and I only need to connect one magnetic cable to give me two monitors, keyboard and mouse, wired ethernet, charging, and a headset. I was also somewhat disappointed you didn't talk about the trackpad. Since the Surface Laptop 3 I have found that the trackpad is exceptional for a windows laptop.

@simpromovie 3 жыл бұрын

I think you miss some things about the ports. The power connector is of the "MagSafe" type which even Apple is not offering any more! And this is also the Microsoft Dock connector which allows you to connect 2*4K displays (and everything else you might need) which is a good alternative to a Thunderbolt port. On the other hand you can charge the Surface laptop with a standard USB-C power supply if you like...You also did not mention the best feature of this laptop: the 3:2 aspect ratio display! This a clearly better than the MacBook 16:10 displays....

@_eugenechia 2 жыл бұрын

3:2 aspect ratio was really the reason for me to get a Surface Laptop.

@JGSstudios 2 жыл бұрын

Would the surface laptop 4 be good for all day lightweight tasks

@beymaster562 2 жыл бұрын

I had a bad experience with the surface laptop pro 2. The alcantra got dirty within 2 years and I usually only used it to write essays and note in college. The battery life wasn’t the best. And one side of the track had sack in. I just upgraded to the mac book pro.

@rhboone 3 жыл бұрын

I hear what you’re saying, but… I think we need to talk about the flex on the keyboard…lol

@ORybin10 3 жыл бұрын

Which operation system work for you ? macOS or Windows

@4thNebula 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vidieo though I do disagree on the touch screen point. I consider my iPad Pro 2020 to be my best every touch screen but did use my Surface Book 2 touch screen a lot. Am now deciding between MacBook Pro M1X 14 inch or Surface Laptop (or pro) Windows 11. Obviously will decide later this fall. Not sure which way to go right now. Will compare when they are out.

@sentryion3106 3 жыл бұрын

Why is the proprietary charging port a problem at all? You can charge it through the USB c port...

@WLLiLLW 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video - i think your Cons are so super valid.. I dont understand why Microsoft made these mistakes..

@brianwheat1 3 жыл бұрын

FYI the surface laptop will charge using the USB-C port. You can do this also with a docking station.

@itsricksung 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the surface book 3 as well!

@technician006 Жыл бұрын

The keys are actually the best in my opinion. The biggest thing I miss from a Windows machine and I’m on a M1 MacBook Pro.

@kauigirl808 2 жыл бұрын

Got this and I love it.

@nitsugazemag 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t many window’s laptops have their own charging cables, not a universal charging method. I recall that a Dell laptop had a different charger than an Acer. Propriety chargers seem like a nitpick that you’d have to give every laptop. Mind you, that is before usb-c/thunderbolt. I want to say that laptops still have proprietary chargers even if they have a usb-c charging alternative/ just the addition of that port. That’s if they have a usb-c and capable of using that for charging. I don’t think that it’s worth dinging any laptop if they can charge via usb-c/thunderbolt. If apple removes a port for a mag-safe charging solution, ding away, but that seems more like a non-issue nitpick.

@mikewhite955 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to use this with a external graphic card :)

@Danny-wv8ec 3 жыл бұрын

I made the switch to Mac last Christmas with the M1 MacBook Air. Man I've never been happier and the build quality is exceptional. The schematics of the upcoming MacBooks leaked a couple of days ago, looks like I'm gonna have to upgrade next Christmas coz I'm hooked!

@DanielDissanayake 3 жыл бұрын

@theodorewestbrook268 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving my m1 air as well!

@yoonsunaa 3 жыл бұрын

Why are you talking about a MacBook on a windows laptop video

@DanielDissanayake 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoonsunaa I'm not a mac fan. Straight pc fan. But considering this laptop and a macbook, a macbook is significantly better.

@alwayslearningtech 3 жыл бұрын

@@yoonsunaa I imagine it could be for the same reason the video itself talks about macbooks...

@camoturtle18 2 жыл бұрын

The coil noise drives me crazy on mine when it’s dead silent in the room when I’m working

@ccallaghan84 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Macbook M1 from launch, and recently went to a Zenbook 13 OLED w/ a 5700U because I got tired of finding work arounds to get stuff working on the Macbook. Aside from the kb, and speakers, the Zenbook is just a better machine for me. And bonus - it has more ports! BTW, you can charge via USB-C on the Surface. You don't need the proprietary port for anything.

@Chibees 3 жыл бұрын

Which version of macbooks are you referring to? Current Macbooks also charge via any of its usb c ports without proprietary ports.

@ccallaghan84 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chibees I was referring to the Surface. He was knocking the proprietary port - citing that it's inconvenient to bring around a proprietary brick for charging. I was correcting him, saying you don't... because it charges via USB-C. Cheers!

@jorgeluisfernandez2560 2 жыл бұрын

So you think zenbook is a better choice? Thanks

@JasonChamberlain 3 жыл бұрын

The surface 15 i’d seriously consider. The MBP with M1 feels like it might be a bit small for a main computer.

@thomaswoodford9511 2 жыл бұрын

I have a surface laptop 2 that I have for work. I definitely hate the proprietary port on the side. It would be so much better if their was a usb-c thunderbolt port instead.

@windellacerna7845 3 жыл бұрын

If I configure it out, you can configure it out 🤪

@jpick3113 Жыл бұрын

I was about to buy the lower end surface laptop like the one you tested, but I told myself I need to go to Best Buy and feel it first and I’m so glad I did, that flexible keypad is freaking terrible. I would have been so pissed if I had bought it. Ended up getting the HP pavilion with the ryzen 7! Love it so far, it also does have thunderbolt even tho its ryzen

@jianghu3562 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the video for the better/cheaper PC? I can’t seem to find it on the video list?

@kaviyandeena5158 3 жыл бұрын

Its weird because the keyboard flex on my SL 2 (alcantara) is not even nearly as bad as it looks on the 4. In fact the keyboard is my favorite thing about this laptop.

@brainactivity737 3 жыл бұрын

I'm mad because I was in love with the ice blue Alcantara I ordered but ended up returning it because of the horrible flex. I never felt it or noticed it on my SL3 even if it was there to some extent but the overall construction was solid. But on the SL4 it's embarrassing, you can literally see your keyboard bouncing every time you type on it! That's not something I would describe as quality.

@kaviyandeena5158 3 жыл бұрын

@@brainactivity737 Yikes sorry to hear that. Looks like Microsoft really missed the mark this time around

@brainactivity737 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaviyandeena5158 It's a shame because you've used alcantara and know how functional and good looking they are. So, it was very disappointing to order the new model just to see how bad the flex was. If you see how beautiful the iceblue model is in flesh you'll understand my pain 😁

@kaviyandeena5158 3 жыл бұрын

@@brainactivity737 I hear you. But I don’t think I would buy alcantara again anyway because I have the grey one and it’s pretty stained

@retrogames8918 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tired this laptop at Best Buy and the flex is not all the bad unless your hard on the keys it’s not a issue not sure why everyone is complaining

@prodigygaming802 3 жыл бұрын

If I can figure it out, you can figure it out 🤪

@ishish8816 2 жыл бұрын

God I hate that passive aggressive ass emoji

@AndrewCaudle 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you can charge by USB C instead of using the proprietary charger if you prefer.

@nskVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, is the ssd changeable? Is it easy to tear down to repair if the parts are spoilt? What if the ram is spoilt and you need to change?

@antikovt 2 жыл бұрын

Dunno about everything, but the SSD is indeed changeable! That's how there can be so many different models with no repercussions for Microsoft in terms of production.

@5Thejulian Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, any laptop you recommend that match apple and Microsoft quality but with more port options? Thank you in advance!

@spinachpies 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think people buying this are going to care about Thunderbolt, honestly. Also, I love the surface charger. The amount of times I have kicked the wire out is ridiculous. A USB C charger could have destroyed my pricey laptop by now.

@whoamiwhoami1877 3 жыл бұрын

@pavansugeeth9360 3 жыл бұрын

i want to know if the surface laptop can handle video editing in filmora

@riponrip4574 3 жыл бұрын

Cant

@andyH_England 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, seen some technical reviews and the reason why the AMD version gets good battery life is that it is heavily throttled, almost to the point where it performs like a 3-year-old i5. Saying that this is an ultrabook, so even at that performance, it will handle most basic tasks like Office, browsing and media. Apple Silicon uses the four efficiency cores to do the same thing and this is probably the solution AMD and MS came up with to get some good PR and battery life (being oversold by creators?). Of course, that means that what should be a powerful multicore Ryzen 5 is shockingly slow doing anything intensive when on the battery! Whereas Apple Silicon just switches to the performance cores. Also, using the Ryzen 4000 series means you are buying an already dated (2020) SoC. That would be fine if it was priced as other 4000 series ultrabooks are, but it is significantly more expensive. The Intel models are strictly for Window's superfans that love MS and are willing to pay for that privilege. Away from performance, this is a dated design (probably the last year) and the glossy screen is a poor choice. The flex on the keyboard is annoying but my three-year-old Surface Laptop has survived with no issues. No Thunderbolt is the Eighth Wonder of the World, and no one has figured why MS has done this? Price is typical MS so it is what it is and there is far better value elsewhere. The 720p webcam is okay but for who this was targeted for (business and Enterprise) I was expecting better. The storage speeds are meh and although not really important for the workload, it is just another tick in the cheapskate's box. Hard to buy away from the fandom.

@jannoj9268 3 жыл бұрын

About Thunderbolt: MS said, that they don't like it as it has direct access to PCI-E lanes and they say it's a security risk. I personally don't get it

@user-po8vd5gp5w 3 жыл бұрын

@@jannoj9268 just bull shit like Apple saves the environment

@sentryion3106 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-po8vd5gp5w I mean when they said that people joked about it and the following week or two there was a security risk from tb lol. Still don’t understand why they can’t make do with something to better protect it but oh well

@simpromovie 3 жыл бұрын

@@jannoj9268 They are offering the dock connector which has many more PCI-E lanes than USB-C. You can even connect 2*4K Displays. Thats why they think they don't need Thunderbolt...

@sainathkoppada3619 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm 🤔 I need the 15 inch as I am a programmer and I need specifically the Ryzen 7 one

@zzkeokizz 3 жыл бұрын

My MacBook Pro MI and the 2019 MacBook Pro I had before it, charges through usbc

@Ndumixo 2 жыл бұрын

I have never used a thunderbolt port in my life.

@SamsonCBLau 2 жыл бұрын

Very disappointed that from first surface out until now, none of them have TB port (only OEM porsche design book one) have, I have been use from surface 3 and last one surface laptop 1, I like the design but wish it will have a TB3/TB4 port for connecting the dock when back to home like I use with the MacBook Air M1.

@revelationsoundstudio 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Surface Laptop 4 last week. I don't see why you have a problem with a power connection. It does not take away from the other ports. I like that the charger plug is angled and the wire is out of the way. The purchase of the 15" computer I purchase is for emails, internet, Word, and watching videos. The 512 storage is what i went as anything less is just silly. The keyboard, the power supply and power for what I need is just perfect. The CPU uses 4.3 gigs of ram to run the programs I use. So with the 8 gigs of ram, it is enough. For daily task, the speed with of AMD is very fast. This is not a gaming laptop and if I wanted to waste hours a day to play videos I would have purchased a Dell high powered laptop. Face recognition is really great. The slim body and the look is really nice. The 15" has the metal and the keys don't flex like the 13". I am a happy campier.

@JoseAudric 2 жыл бұрын

Battery life of ryzen type good for students or Intel once? Which better with the battery life?

@cjsjane 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseAudric Battery life on AMD is generally better, however one thing to note is that the Surface's performance is extremely throttled when running on battery to conserve power. So if you need to multitask or handle some heavy workload, you would need to bring the charging brick along.

@MatarJihad 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all please help me out, Iwant to buy either a surface laptop (3,4, or go) or a macbook air, idk what to choose, I also want to game on that a bit for extra help.

@thesupertrooper 3 жыл бұрын

could u review the 15 inch pls

@earlj3638 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the AMD models only come in the Alcantara body, not available in metal. Also, the AMD models not available with 32gb RAM. Laptop manufacturers still making it difficult to find a good AMD laptop in 2021. Only good options seems to be gaming laptops.

@ChaseLee 3 жыл бұрын

Does the flex of the deck effect the functionality/usability of the laptop? Or is it merely an aesthetic thing? I feel like I would get used to the flex.

@winterspeck6433 3 жыл бұрын

No it doesnt but i would still go for the metal Option

@peterbrehm2175 3 жыл бұрын

I have the SL2 with the alcantara deck and have never noticed the flex until now. It's a great keyboard.

@sentryion3106 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a preferences, the alcantara flex doesn’t matter at all since it’s quite soft and unless you press relatively hard and is perticular enough to look down and see the flex. To this day the surface still has my favorite laptop to type

@simpromovie 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Alcantara cover and had never a problem with this "flex". If don't want to crack your display after some time choose the Alcantara! The metal cover will do this because there is no rubber bezel around the display....

@rapha-ux 3 жыл бұрын

The only "problem" about the Surface is the Windows. After years using MacOS I tried to use Windows again and it's not for me anymore.

@demikpre 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with windows it's been streamlined just say you like mac and keep it moving. I will say windows does needs to make effort to bring android into the OS. Because airdrop and imessage on the Macs alone make them worth it most the times.

@Piwreview 3 жыл бұрын

6 years of the release of Windows 10 there is no significant change, really poor innovation

@vanessahuang6672 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the other way around for me… love apple but I just can’t with the Mac system

@horacinis 5 ай бұрын

@@demikpre Yeah that's if you also have an iPhone though

@krishverma2110 3 жыл бұрын

you can charge it via usb c as well

@lskknl10 Жыл бұрын

I love surface laptop typing experience because on Mac the keyboard is too stiff v uncomfortable I hate alcantata material though cos it gets dirty and you can’t clean it the felt starts peeling off

@Engineer20201 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always. I somehow disagree with you on the keyboard. I have the surface laptop 2 and by far it is the best windows laptop keyboard even better than the new M1 Mac, at least for me. I like the Microsoft Surface Laptop because they are reliable and they share something with Apple which is making something that actually works. Other manufacturers in the windows world make so many innovations and creations but they forgot the basics which are: keyboard, trackpad and reliability for which in my opinion Microsoft and Apple are perfect in.

@ericwang504 2 ай бұрын

Can you do a review with surface laptop 3 i7 16gb in 2024. Just bought it for 329 and I think it is great budget laptop. Just wondering how it stacks up now this year.

@Albenny24 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to start the Laptop by open the lid ?

@marcopervo 3 жыл бұрын

Lack of Thunderbolt port is deal-breaker.

@AaronZero 3 жыл бұрын

Gaming performance please ............. have you problems with the AMD model ? Does amd reserve ram for the integrated video ? This is a real issue???

@iagree7388 2 жыл бұрын

I got surface 3, and after trying HP, Dell, Apple, Acer and ASUS laptops finally found a laptop I actually **LOVE*** No, this is not overdeamatisation but my real feeling

@Steven-fv8xw 3 жыл бұрын

Usbc without thunderbolt support is really reactionary

@tonyparkthechanger Жыл бұрын

It is good except for the excess light bleeding

@bhavanshuganesh541 3 жыл бұрын

hey, I have one problem with this. if this a portable laptop then why have a power brick like that. suppose you are going to your friends house, then you willl also have to carry that big brick with you

@rajiridwan7696 3 жыл бұрын

I guess this computer is way better than how you portrayed it (I don't use a surface). You used the MacBook as a benchmark for how a computer should be? There are computers with way better keyboards than MacBooks, but you placed the MacBook at the top. I don't see how they qualified to be there. Also, you said you liked the design of the Surface because it look MacBooky; like what? Overall, it's a good review, but just like the Surface Laptop 4, it has many flaws.

@michaelwilliams2430 3 жыл бұрын

The MacBook has one of the bet rated keyboards of any laptop and face it, the M1 chip is the new benchmark and no Intel or AMD processor competes with it.

@ConsistentlyAwkward 3 жыл бұрын

i’d love to see you review the Lenovo X1 Nano

@ricksorkin2522 2 жыл бұрын

Who gives a shit what you'd live to watch

@squidnuggets01squidy64 3 жыл бұрын

I own a surface and oh my don’t ever get one. I have had so many screen problems like a yellow tint on the side and if it’s out of warranty good luck. I’ve had some touchscreen problems and charging problems.

@iamjustakasha 3 жыл бұрын

That really sucks that you've had such a bad time with yours! Which one do you have? I had the surface pro 2 up up until last week. I mean I still have it, but I have a new laptop now lol

@fancy3774 3 жыл бұрын

So you think u r problems are everyone's. That's like telling everyone to not eat peanut because it caused allergies to you.

@FazMarkar 3 жыл бұрын

The AMD model has huge power drops when it is plugged in and not. Great difference between this and the m1. A laptop is bought to be used without being plugged in.

@ahmadk.371 3 жыл бұрын

These laptops are getting tougher, you need more power to slam them now 🤣!

@snfrd 3 жыл бұрын

I'm torn. Just bought an M1 MacBook Air. But miss the surface products. Should I return it and get this? The speakers on the Air are crazy nice.

@melo3427 3 жыл бұрын

What dont you like about the MacBook?

@snfrd 3 жыл бұрын

@@melo3427 Think it's buyers remorse. I don't do anything except surf the web and listen to music. Feel like it's a good chunk of change to do those small tasks.

@thevisi0naryy 3 жыл бұрын

This thing is strictly a casual use device that is priced too high. It's probably the best all around Windows Thin & Light, but not as powerful or as cheap as a MBA M1. No thunderbolt, so the iGPU can't be augmented with an external dGPU. The color gamut is low average so it's not great for color critical work. The last gen AMD processor is super gimped on battery so it can compete with M1 battery life. I really wish they would sell something like a "Surface Laptop Pro". 5-7% thicker with a faster processor thats power capped for thermals, wider screen gamut, thunderbolt.

@PJElliot 3 жыл бұрын

Adding the surface dock would address most of the port issues for most people.

@DannyRampage 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, but you can't take the dock with you, unless you're plugged in to power. And it's got giant bricks. It's not travel smart.

@appledave 3 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRampage but docks aren't really meant for taking with you

@simpromovie 3 жыл бұрын

I would not recommend the metal type cover because the Surface Laptop was not constructed for it! It has no protective rubber bezel around the display which causes the display to break very easily with the metal type cover. The Alcantara cover avoids this...

@addomi 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy a screen protector

@simpromovie 2 жыл бұрын

@@addomi That might be a good idea!

@kaRrybriZzay Жыл бұрын

Just got a SL4 for work, and of course been watching reviews.. This one pops up, “The Everyday Dad” Me: heeey ii know this dude! never knew his channel name! SUBSCRIBE!

@ajiljagadeesh1143 3 жыл бұрын

I mean I know they are Windows Laptops from Microsoft themselves but they arent the best windows laptops at all by any margin, especially for productivity, The dell xps is always awesome, then you got the Razor laptops, But if you want the best performance, build quality and features for work there is the new HP Probook x360 with Ryzen 5800u. 8 cores 16 threads zen 3 architecture. Raw power that beats the Mac awesome build quality and price to performance ratio, also since its running on the x86 platform wider range of application support and versatility, user upgradeable storage. The only thing Mac has thats better would be the sound system. Every other ways the probook is just better unless you are hooked into the Apple ecosystem. I know because Im using the Probook with 4500u processor.

@iagree7388 2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking from experience, have you used Surface Laptop 3 or 4 yourself?

@LoganMeyers03 3 жыл бұрын

But can it run Doom?

@Gatsby4you 3 жыл бұрын

How good does it run WoW? I play too

@daDonn 3 жыл бұрын

My alcantara 13.5 inch Laptop 4 seems to have a much more stable keyboard deck - it doesn't flex as much as yours. I just got mine yesterday - did yours get worse over the week? You can also charge via USB-C incidentally - think of the surface connector more like a proprietary dock connector (similar to what Lenovo has often used on the underside) - certainly less good than a thunderbolt plug, but not quite as bad as it could be.

@Evan_Rodgers 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use the surface laptop for video editing?

@bizmonkey007 3 жыл бұрын

You can but it depends on the software and what you’re editing. Performance may not be ideal. There are cheaper options that offer more power like the Asus G14.

@Evan_Rodgers 3 жыл бұрын

@@bizmonkey007 yeah that’s what I’m thinking. The G14 is the minimum specs you would need for comparable (and exceeding) M1 performance. The G14 is a great PC.

@Evan_Rodgers 3 жыл бұрын

@Isaaq i guess if you want intel’s best offering in a thin laptop, this is the PC to get. Really don’t think it holds its value well, though, in comparison to more capable and slightly thicker PCs around the same budget or to the M1 chip.

@GeekTherapyRadio 3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be a new Surface if it didn't have egregious, mind-boggling, unexplainable shortcomings and short-sightedness. That said, USED Surfaces at generous discounts are almost perfect machines.

@rahichowdhury23 2 жыл бұрын

i have the AMD 5 processor MSL4 and my battery is so bad, i lose 10% after 15 mins, and i dont even use it like that, only to do my university work which is the only use for my laptop, anyone going through any similar problems? btw i just bought the laptop three days ago and updated everything

@dene7063 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 13.5 inch Surface Laptop 4 with the Intel i5 and the battery life is abysmal. I get about 4.5 to 6 hours max with just web browsing and writing and screen brightness at less than 50%. There are a lot of complaints online about battery life, while KZfaqrs and journalists have raved about how good it is. This makes me suspicious that Microsoft sent tweaked units to reviewers 🤷‍♂️.

@e_v_a.m_e_n_d_e_z Жыл бұрын

Can we get a 1 year update?

@aryamalyala1567 3 жыл бұрын

Him one week later - yay lets do another video Me one week later - lets see more reviews i am not buying this so soon(have been seeing reviews of 1yr)

@_ilynux 3 жыл бұрын

Those would've been Surface Laptop 3 videos