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.
Users
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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
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
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
The design remains mostly unchanged, but PC power users will like the extra power and battery life on the updated 2016 version of the Surface Book...
Powerful discrete graphics in a 13-inch machine, Unique detachable design, Stylus support with 1,024 levels of sensitivity, Solid battery life, Vibrant display
Expensive, No USB Type-C port, Doesn't have the most recent generation of CPUs or GPUs
Now offering even better performance and twice the graphics power, the Surface Book with Performance Base is the clear choice for demanding creative pros...
Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
It's a lean performance hybrid with an awesome keyboard. The sharp touchscreen has a sweet aspect ratio for hardcore docjockeying. Laptop mode offers the graphics performance of a decent gaming laptop. It does hybrid right
Battery life is solid, but falls short of the 16 hours claimed. Sometimes you will forget where the power button is. It's expensive, but you're essentially getting two computers in one
Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Flexible 2-in-1 form factor, Impressive graphics upgrade over original, Excellent build quality, Seamless integration of Windows 10
GPU not quite desktop-VR-ready, Expensive, Performance Base not sold separately, No Thunderbolt 3
NOW READ: Microsoft's Surface Studio is a stunning AIOSadly, while existing Surface Book owners could dock their screen into the new Performance Base and get all the benefits of the new GPU, Microsoft won't be selling the keyboard section separately. Even...
Super-long battery life, Best graphics performance in a 13-inch convertible, Beautiful screen and good pen support
Very expensive, Heavy for a 13-inch ultrabook convertible, No Thunderbolt 3.0 nor USB 10Gbps
When Microsoft announced details of the Surface Book i7, I was pretty disappointed in its middle-aged hardware. In use, however, it appears there's plenty of life left in these parts. That the Surface Book i7 can actually give you better graphics p...
Published: 2016-10-28, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Even faster performance, GeForce GTX 965M graphics, Extended battery life, Same slim, versatile design as the original, Multiple configuration options
Pricey, Angular shape when closed
The new Microsoft Surface Book may not be a full redesign of last year's beloved tablet newcomer, but it packs some powerful new upgrades, along with a much higher price...
Published: 2016-09-09, Author: David , review by: wired.com
It's a laptop. A great laptop. Finally, a Windows computer without stickers and logos everywhere. The keyboard and trackpad are excellentand if you don't like them pen and touch work just great. Screen is gorgeous, and there's plenty of power behind it
Detaching and reattaching comes with some pain. This is a very expensive laptop
Published: 2016-03-20, Author: Alex , review by: recombu.com
Versatile design w/ great keyboard, Exceptional performance, Stunning display
Awkward hinge design, Expensive, Heavy
The Surface Book is a valiant first foray into the realm of laptop computing hardware from Microsoft. It's a decidedly unusual setup that works surprisingly well, with an emphasis on being a laptop first and a tablet second - essentially the reverse of ev...
Published: 2016-03-04, Author: Sebastian , review by: notebookcheck.net
high-quality case made of magnesium alloy, CPU and GPU performance of a notebook in a convertible, no serious CPU or GPU throttling, good runtime of 10 hours, high resolution, bright display also for outdoor use, native 3:2 aspect ratio for picture editi
thicker and heavier than 13- and 14-inch Ultrabooks, no USB-C or HDMI, no WWAN or RJ-45, no SmartCard reader or fingerprint scanner, no secondary storage device, no TrackPoint or dedicated mouse buttons, software-undocking still prone to errors, bad upgr
It tries really hard and can score one point more than its Core i5 sibling from our first review of the Surface Book. The decisive factor was the longer runtime, because we could only find very small – if at all – advantages of the i7/512 GB version in re...
