Testseek.co.uk have collected 320 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Book G1 13.5-inch and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Book G1 13.5-inch.
October 2015
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320 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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4161 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Surface Book's design isn't for everyone
But I simply fell in love with its futuristic look. Whether it looks odd or just ahead of the curve will depend on your perspective
But you can't deny Microsoft has made a daring move with its dynamic fulcrum
Stunning display
All-round fast performance
Slim and light
Option for discrete Nvidia graphics
Windows 10 Pro
The Microsoft Surface Book packs high-end components
Including new Intel processors and optional Nvidia graphics
Into a smart
Slim body. Some components and most of the battery are hidden in the base
So the tablet half is lighter. The high-res screen
Delightful keyboard
Plenty of processing power
Pixel-packed touchscreen
Clever combination of tablet-style screen and powerful laptop/keyboard sections
Muscle wire release system
Great keyboard experience
Funky hinge mechanism ensures firm/weighted laptop positioning
Excellent keyboard
Decent trackpad
Brilliant screen
Great stylus
13hour battery
Fancy hinge
Great 2in1 compromise
Proper ports
Windows Hello
Very attractive
Excellent build quality
Good stylus
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Striking good looks
Windows 10
Fantastic processor
Very good battery life
Awesome power
Completely flexible
Genuinely innovative hinge
Improved speed
Graphics and battery life in a similar
Crisp design. Detachable tablet comes included
As does the Surface Pen. Has USB ports and SD card slot
Dedicated GPU
Bestinclassscreen
That hinge
Vastly improved graphics
Huge battery life gains
Still pulls off slick design
Gorgeous design and display
Clever and interesting hinge
Smart graphics switching
Beautiful design
Extremely versatile
High quality display
Quality pen build and performance
Versatile form factor
Beautiful display
Solid construction
Above-average performance
Amazing battery with Performance Base
Great performance
Optional Nvidia GPU
Sharp and vibrant screen
Solid build quality
Windows 10 as it should be
Stylish build quality
Impressive specs
Great keyboard and trackpad
Also available with 16GB of RAM
Core i5 processors and 128GB to 512GB SSD
Sleek and stylish looking laptop
Comes with Surface Pen (stylus) that offers access to One Note note taking functions - even when tablet screen locked
Supports Windows Hello fun
The editors didn't like
While I praise this hybrid for its incredible performance
There are heavy limits on just how many games it will play with only one gigabyte of video memory. The early bugs are also something I can't ignore
But they're to be expected from the first run o
Regardless of whether these vast improvements are worth it for someone that already owns the original Surface Book
Microsoft is asking those customers to pony up the original price and then some for said upgrades. That the firm isn't offering the Perform
Premium price
Questionable design choices
Backlit keyboard
Some software bugs
Configurations with the optional Nvidia GPU and more storage get very expensive. There are some first-generation quirks
Including an awkward gap between the screen and base when closed
Expensive. Really expensive
Struggles with gaming
Despite its graphics card
Average battery life
Hinge fairly upright at maximum and reverse position not solid enough
Weighty
Expensive
Would like a smaller version (more Surface like)
Combined battery not as claimed (around 8-hours average)
Windows has a tablet app gap
Software bugs
Tabletonly battery could be longer
Heavy for a tablet
HiDPI mode fails for desktop apps
Interface is a mess if you dig deep enough
Disappointing tablet battery life
Buggy
Functionality can be hit/miss
Super expensive
Can be quite buggy at times
Do you really need the tablet?
Rather expensive
The grey attracts marks
It's also slightly thicker and heavier than last year's version
And retains the odd gap on the folding hinge. Expensive compared to other options. Doesn't meet minimum specs for VR gaming
So expensive it hurts
Battery life in tablet mode is short
Connectivity low without dock
Big starting price for tiny storage/RAM
Rather pricey
A bit hefty
Mediocre tablet battery life
Heavier and thicker than some competitors
No USB Type-C
Astoundingly expensive
Spongy keyboard
Very
Very expensive
Screen isn't set up for serious design work
Heavy
Full performance only possible with keyboard connected
Expensive price tag
Need optional dock at a cost of £164.99 to ensure you have a sufficient amount of USB ports
Published: 2016-01-25, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
and opinion This is an exceptional tab-book – nothing else compares. It brings many technical innovations to the form factor and it's a great all round notebook and occasional big tablet. I have not mentioned Windows 10 – suffice to say that this does...
Abstract: The new Surface Book comes at things the other way and the fact that Microsoft calls this “the ultimate laptop” on its website is a fairly telling sign of where it's aiming — it's very much a notebook first and a tablet second. And with a tough and slick...
Excellent screen; Enough ports to satisfy a computer owner; Hybrid connectivity is very interesting; Solid performance (generally) with an option for a discrete graphics chip and a large amount of memory; Great keyboard with a soft and lovely click to it;
Thick in comparison to some of the computers it competes against; Hinge is a little odd, and thick enough to elicit a feeling that the Surface Book comes from 2010; No USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3 port; Battery life is all over shop; Can be very buggy; Cas
Despite some of the problems the Surface Book offers, it's clear that it has a lot going for it, with a solid build quality, excellent specs, and a sense of integrity few machines have imparted onto them.It does need work, and we suspect the system update...
Great keyboard and trackpad, Gorgeous display, Good battery as a notebook,
Slightly buggy, Higher end configurations get expensive, Short battery life as a tablet,
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Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Microsoft's Surface Book shows a lot of promise in the premium space, but it's badly marred by stability and software issues.Over at finder.com.au, I've put the Surface Book through its paces — or at least tried to for as long as it would stay stable.So a...
Well built with sturdy fulcrum hinge, Tablet-notebook form factor, High resolution 13.5-inch display and front firing speakers, Among the most comfortable keyboard and trackpad, High performing computing innards
Some minor software glitches, Screen invites fingerprints, Placement of power and volume buttons is not good for a notebook, Weight distribution could be optimised further
Abstract: Though not as thin as some laptops, the Surface Book is light enough and feels great. Photo: Norman MA / Twitter @darkhorse166And thanks to the dynamic fulcrum hinge, there to evenly distribute the weight of the screen, the machine just feels perfectly we...
The Microsoft Surface Book packs high-end components, including new Intel processors and optional Nvidia graphics, into a smart, slim body. Some components and most of the battery are hidden in the base, so the tablet half is lighter. The high-res screen
Configurations with the optional Nvidia GPU and more storage get very expensive. There are some first-generation quirks, including an awkward gap between the screen and base when closed
While it's not nearly as refined as the new fourth-gen Surface Pro, Microsoft's Surface Book is a powerful, feature-filled premium hybrid that doesn't forget it's a laptop first...
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Published: 2015-10-22, Author: Joel , review by: au.pcmag.com
Versatile detachable-hybrid design, Light and comfortable to use in Tablet mode, Constructed of premium materials, Brilliant 3,000-by-2,000-pixel display, Electrically actuated mechanical latch, More than 15 hours of battery life in testing, No bloatware
Pricey, No ports on tablet body, Does not lie flat when closed
The innovative Microsoft Surface Book offers comfortable ergonomics, a big, beautiful screen, more than 15 hours of battery life, and the power to make short work of everyday and multimedia tasks. It's the first premium detachable-hybrid tablet to earn o...
Abstract: I'm uncontainably excited about a Windows laptop. Before you look at your calendar and check to see if it is 1995, let me just remind you of something: Lately, Windows laptops have by and large been, well, terrible.Even high-end ones have had poor trackpa...
