Microsoft isn’t the first company to create such a design, with the Acer ConceptD Ezel range beating the Surface Laptop Studio to the punch. Microsoft has created a new screen hinge that still allows you to use this high-performance laptop as a tablet, but without detaching it from the main deck and all of the powerful components stuffed inside. The new Surface Laptop Studio addresses this flaw. Being able to detach the screen made it a joy to use for doodlers and artists, but as the GPU was baked into the main chassis, using the device as a tablet would lead to a compromised performance. Microsoft’s Surface Book range sported a clever design – but, ultimately, it was flawed. All-day battery life This laptop lasted 10 hours in our battery benchmark test, proving that it can outlast the working day when dealing with productivity tasks.

Entry-level graphics performance The optional Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti allows you to complete tasks such as video editing and 3D animation but rival laptops offer more power.

Can be used like a graphics tablet The versatile hinge allows you to fold the touchscreen down flat, and use the Laptop Studio like a tablet – although you’ll need to purchase a Surface pen separately.

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