Testseek.com 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
(82%)
320 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Didn't mess with a good design Strong performance across a wide range of tasks Good battery life Can handle real PC games
Pricey
Microsoft Surface Book with Performance BaseThe GoodDidn't mess with a good design • Strong performance across a wide range of tasks • Good battery life • Can handle real PC gamesThe BadPriceyThe Bottom LineThis is an excellent pro-level Windows 10 comput...
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Published: 2016-11-10, Author: Peter , review by: arstechnica.com
The GPU is faster, The battery lasts longer
Fan noise under load, No way to buy the base standalone
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...
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: 2016-11-10, 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...
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...
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
