for students, its also a really good device. You can take your notes very quick with the pen and run all windows programs for university. Far better than buying a macbook AND an ipad
@@sayedm2392 Notion is very good. try it out :) you can have up to unlimited months of free subscription if you introduce it to friends (1 friend = 1 month free)
What a coincidence the guy directly below your comment says he's an engineer and using this. Also a coincidence your comment was posted around a week ago and got no replies until 3 hours ago and here I am replying as well. Yet for a full week you got none haha
@@sadbravesfan I have more important things to be doing rather than wondering how a comment on a TH-cam video is getting on reply wise. Not to mention comparing random people's reply stats
In 2000, I was walking around with my 20lb laptop, that had a 2 hour battery and a 5lb power supply, like it was nothing. In 2018, you need a more portable laptop than your laptop for leaving the house.
I own the Surface Pro 6, i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage. I bought the keyboard and stylus, then a case and screen protector for, well, protection. I love it and am just worried about how it’ll hold up for the inevitable drop. But as a laptop replacement, I’ve had ZERO regrets and would highly recommend this device if you can get past the price tag.
It doesn't have USB type-C & Thunderbolt. Granted. But then again, I don't own any peripherals that need that. So while the IO is dated, is it really that big of an issue?
I have just bought a surface pro 6 for drawing and i use my "real" laptop for 3d cad. My "real" laptop has usb-c and thunderbolt, i have never used one of these.
Timber van den Hul amen. Preach. USB C is ARGUABLE, and that’s literally only because of external drives that use usb c to usb a connections, or phones that oddly come with usb c to usb c. It’s hilarious that people complain about it when it’s such a niche thing incorporating it would make more people upset about the increase in cost, than make people happy it’s included.
For tech savvy people, yes it is a big issue. For what Microsoft is aiming for, which is the business market, no, it's not. Most business corporations do not update their hardware as frequent as the common consumer, and for businesses, if it ain't broke and you can't fix it, then don't replace it. Funny enough, I find that USB Type-A slot a lot more useful then any USB Type-C slot for most occasions due to how outdated the company hardware are.
The stylus is not Wacom EMR. It uses N-Trig so it uses a battery. However, the battery lasts for months. WRT your display issues regarding touch and the screen blemish, it seems you got a bad device. I rarely got stutters in Windows, so I really do think you got a lemon. (Not excusing Microsoft; they need much better QC for what these things cost.) You should try to get a replacement. You should be getting a much better experience.
Jimmy Cerra I have owned a Surface Pro 2, a Surface Pro 4, a Surface Book, currently own a Surface Book 2 15" and have just bought a Surface Book 6. All of these have been immaculate out of the box, and I have never had a BSOD event on any of them. It is inevitable that some such lemons will get through. The majority who get on well with their machines probably never bother to post about it.
I've been using Surface Pro 6 I5 128mb version for 6 month already, and I love it. It completely replaced my aging dell laptop. I am not gaming and I don't have any USB-C devices. So for my needs surface serves perfectly, including occasional jpeg editing in Photoshop. All my job related stuff, documents, VPN access etc all in one place in small factor. love it! :)
I bought the surface pro 6 on release and use it for university as well as at home. I really want to love this device but the system software and amount of bugs it has is starting to make me want an alternative. The device is perfect except for its software, such a shame when it's in its 6th gen Don't even get me started on the Microsoft store...
Best reveiw on surafce.everyone else was biased.either praising it by trashing ipad or vice versa. this is one genuine one.unbiased,realiable and honest.thank you so much
Bat Man it’s a really good device especially as a college student, but I feel that’s it’s totally overpriced. If you have extra cash buy it otherwise don’t. I love it, but low key regret buying it due to its price
Finally found an in depth professional review of Surface Pro 6! Thank you! I will wait for Surface Pro 7 and more money in the bank after spending on iPad Pro 10.5!
I called Microsoft about the Black paint and they said the paint problem on the black units have been resolved. The early models had The paint problem but the Newer ones don't . Purchased it in black and so far No chipping no peeling.
The iPad Pros have a 4:3 ratio, not a 3:2 like the Surface Pro. The iPad Pro 11” has a slightly wider ratio than 4:3, but it is still far from a 3:2 ratio.
Correct, the the previous Ipads were 3:2 which = 16x12.03The new I pad at 2388x1668 = a slightly wider 16x11.18 but then again at 7:26 he calls the surface pro 6 a 13in. I like the guy but he obviously needs to do his homework as he is unintentionally giving bad information to the less informed
Will be getting the Surface Pro 7 when it releases later in 2019. It will have USB C Charging which is more simpler, cheaper to replace, and faster at charging. The Pro 6 is ultra portable and perfect for students and for people to take around without the bulk of a 15' laptop. And the alcantara keyboard is cute and back lit. Even though it's sold separately, it offers choice on what colour keyboard you can choose from.
lol you say that so casually it sounds like you have loads of money just waiting to spend. "Don't really know what it is but sounds interesting so I'll get one."
You can use the Microsoft Surface Dock via the magnetic charging port, it has 4 USB 3.0 2 mini Display port, Ethernet and Audio. I believe it can run one 4k monitor at 60hz or two 1440 at 60hz, or 2 4k at 30hz, and 2 at lower resolution combinations.
Why i need a laptop: backup my iphone, file management, full desktop browsing (buying plane tickets, streaming movies etc)...how i use it: at night on my lap/bed before going to sleep to watch youtube, netflix etc. I have a 2011 macbook pro that needs to be replaced, is this for me?? Does it overheat/throttle during media consumption?
Rony J I’ve heard that it is actually really good, a friend of mine has the surface laptop and I’ve watched her use that and she has no problems, so I’d assume it’s very similar
The one I’m bothered by and reconsidering my decision to purchase it is the slightly poor touch recognition. To me, it gets irritating and I wouldn’t invest in a consistent bothersome experience. Could more of you offer your opinions please?
Update 1809 Prewiew build 18290 which came out in October has fixed the software issues talked about in the video. Whilist adding fun new features. The update full release is the Spring 2019 Creators Update.
Its hard to trust you when you say the touch recognition is bad when you obviously tapped that video. If you are being genuine, then you need to work kn your motor skills, because that was a tap, sir.
After having and using my Surface Pro 6 for over a week now, I can honestly say that I haven't had any more issues with it "accidently" clicking when I didn't want it to. I love using it and have had no problems with it.
I've used Surface Pro since the beginning, and have never had touch recognition issues. Always was absolutely perfect. Can't say I love using the pen, though.
if you mean photoshop even the i5 is overkill for most people, even an I3 would do. if you mean schematics eg autocad an i5 is the best for the money I only for heavier work or 3d cad etc
Releasing in europe in 2019. Is it worth to wait? The 5 costs 1200€ with keyboard i5 256GB SSD. What would be the price for the 6 and is it worth to wait
I honestly don't get why people think they need touchpads that are the size of the screen or something... this is a touch screen, so if you combine the touch pad and the touch screen you can touch your heart out with this. The touchpad is plenty large enough. I'm also pretty sure that the pen won't work without batteries in it. It also has tons of pressure sensitivity and stuff. Yeah, the Apple pencil is better, but the new pen for the Surface is pretty solid.
Don't buy I make that mistake, it's very slow when it comes to adobe software, I can only use it for do my research and Microsoft office (word, power point) and the video quality it's great but I still disappointed
A nice tablet that lacks severely in the video department. The browser Chrome for example is sluggish, slow and jerky. My old iPad Pro (2016) outperforms the SP6 considerably. Had the Surface for a full day and returned
Considering upgrading my 4 yr old HP white laptop to this. PROS: Ultra portable, SD storage, perfect for school home and bus/train commute. CONS: (1) No dedicated GPU (2) Overpriced esp. keyboard/pen (3) Slow 1.something Ghz CPU, at least it's quad core (4) Keyboard and pen sold seperate (5) No USB C/USB 3.1, limited ports (6) Display is not anti-glare so will reflect like a mirror in sunlight. Even HP displays are anti-glare. The 128GB is going for NZ$1500 so waiting for sales later this year to get that or preferably the 256GB. Otherwise I could get an HP 15' Pavilion which has an i7 8550u and 512GB SSD with 2x USB 3.1 ports. One major pro with the pro 6 is it's not a behemoth like the average laptop.
After 3 weeks of use I traded my Surface Pro 6 for the new iPad Pro. It is an excellent device and I do miss it sometimes, but I am too deep into the apple ecosystem to use a Microsoft product. Great review! Nothing but truth
Thank you! Your version (with the specs in the vid) - how fast does it work with photoshop? Or does it lag (cos of i5 etc)? Do you think it's worth it buying the i7 16gb, or not really?
Those are not death pixels... it is actually dust inside the led diffuser layers. Awesome review, my hp omen pro is painted black and it is a dope color... also the best paint job on any laptop I've ever seen... two years and no scratches or even peeling paint, just as pristine as first day
Love my SP6 but Microsoft support and quality is not great I think. In my case my unit had a battery issue, MS support promise me that they replace it for a new one because I report this just after purchase. They return a refurbished one with loose kickstand and artefacts on screen. Found many comments like this seems like a general issue that Microsoft usually replace units for refurbished ones.
My tv has the cast feature for TH-cam built in. I want to get something that will allow casting chrome tabs to it. What can I get for that? Chromebook? Will I need a chrome cast as well. I don’t think so because for TH-cam it detects the tv on the iPad but can’t cast chrome tabs in iPad
Hi there. Thanks for this review! Would you happen to know if Microsoft has already fixed the screen flickering issue on the Surface tablets? I currently have the SP4, and I like using it especially for illustratins, but after just a couple of hours use, the screen begins to flicker to the point where I can't work anymore. Would love to know if the newer models don't have this issue anymore, as these machines are pretty expensive. I hope you could make another update review, maybe mentioning this issue. Thanks, ZoneofTech!
As a long-time SP3 user who's looking to upgrade, I'm going to hold off on the SP6 until MS offers a modern implementation. USB-C is no longer "coming", it's here and now. I don't want to invest in something without a certain level of future-proofing. Hopefully my SP3 stays strong until SP7 comes out.
Explain to me why it needs the port? Your devices come with usb-c to usb cables, so you're asking that they make you have to go out and buy new cables for no reason... As long as the USB port is 3.0+ it's fine.
@@justing7490 Type C is 2x faster than the 3.0 used in the SP6. Type C also enables full charging or the use of a mobile charger in a pinch. You can also connect monitors using Type C. Keep one Type A port for current/legacy use but Type C vastly expands the usability and applicability of the Surface Pro.
I've thought about buying a Surface Pro 6 for the university + i want to replace my laptop with the SP6. I want to use it for notes etc. also i need some programs like matlab or CAD. Do you think the i5 8gb is enough for this?
Nice review. Yo the point, honest, not too detailed but not too quick. Relatable. Getting one today on offer up since i need one and this helped with my decision. Thanks!
So is the 8gb ram/ 125gb a decent purchase guys? I’m a pc noob. Looking for a device on the go. For work/ video streaming and some pc games I don’t get with my PS4 Help me out
I have the SP5 and had weird bad quirks with it like the USB connection issues with MS own docking station. I would not recommend getting this form factor and stick with the laptop style instead.
The SP6 is the perfect device for students. Absolutely unbeatable. Keep it on power saver and the battery will last a very long time. At home plug it in and jack up to high performance mode, and it runs plenty fast. Sure you can't do most 3D FPS style games on it (well maybe in low detail), but it can play any other game ever made. Add to that the stylus and touch screen on full style apps and it does anything I need!
I think the MS Surface Pro 6 is the best device for students wich study science. Cause you can write on the surface an take your notes and although you have enough power to use some software like mathematica, matlab, or anything wich needs a bit more performance.
Why no mention of the major bugs with the Pro 6 like the key board not poping up or locking up all the time when you are using it without the attached keyboard. Or the horrific internet/network speeds, the Network card is terrible/buggy.
Axnfell it has a full i5 8th gen and full windows home so yea. Obviously an i5 has its limitations, specially for heavy rendering projects and apps. But it also comes in with an i7. As he say though, its mostly a tablet that is a better laptop. And the best you can get out of the 2 in 1 per prior research.
my friend has used a surface pro 4 since 2015 while studying mechatronic engineering and it has handled Solidworks pretty well. Ultimately it depends on the complexity of the work you are doing.
Can anyone tell me how I can detach the keyboard from the tablet?? I’ve tried googling it and couldn’t find anything. Microsoft has some video showing there’s a button on the keyboard to release it, but I don’t have that button on my keyboard! Please help.
Heya.! It’s a great content you delivered.! So I’m thinking of getting a Surface pro 6, I’m a student, I do regular works like basic coding, PowerPoint, editing and surfing. So how far is it good for me?
This is just perfect for students. I am in my third year of electrical engineering, and with surface pro from the beginning. It's amazing. All my notebooks are in Onenote. Surface pro 6 is great, especially with its battery life
Almost pulled the trigger on one these, then remembered I needed a SIM slot. To my surprise there isn't one on the 6. Absolutely ridiculous oversight with the design. Saved my money then I suppose :-(
“Supports up to 10-fingers max”
Well damn, me and my 11 fingers are gonna have to look elsewhere for a 2-in-1...
Lmaoooo
This comment killeeeeed me🤣🤣🤣
Rotflmao 😂
HAHAHA
Lol
for students, its also a really good device. You can take your notes very quick with the pen and run all windows programs for university. Far better than buying a macbook AND an ipad
Macbook SUCKS
sure they look good but the stuff in them is TRASH
What apps are good for notes
@@sayedm2392 Notion is very good. try it out :) you can have up to unlimited months of free subscription if you introduce it to friends (1 friend = 1 month free)
Ok thanks ill try them out
@Fredliat nice
I am an engineer and these things are so adaptable to so many uses they are finally starting to take over...and for the better
Kieron Smith Thanks for the advise.
What a coincidence the guy directly below your comment says he's an engineer and using this. Also a coincidence your comment was posted around a week ago and got no replies until 3 hours ago and here I am replying as well. Yet for a full week you got none haha
@@sadbravesfan I have more important things to be doing rather than wondering how a comment on a TH-cam video is getting on reply wise. Not to mention comparing random people's reply stats
Is this guy EverythingApplePro's brother?
Hello Engineer!
In 2000, I was walking around with my 20lb laptop, that had a 2 hour battery and a 5lb power supply, like it was nothing.
In 2018, you need a more portable laptop than your laptop for leaving the house.
Well said. Its crazy lol
Twenty pounds?? You must have had the reality expensive one.
Who else thought that the numbers given below in fraction out of 10 were the ratings
Yes bro me too lol
I thought that until I read this
Yes. I noticed after the display when I was like “3/10 does not match the way he’s describing it”
Me, while he was speaking he said the design is amazing and is said 1/10. Lol 🤣🤣😂😂
No
I own the Surface Pro 6, i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage. I bought the keyboard and stylus, then a case and screen protector for, well, protection.
I love it and am just worried about how it’ll hold up for the inevitable drop. But as a laptop replacement, I’ve had ZERO regrets and would highly recommend this device if you can get past the price tag.
M S Hi, how is your experience now?
How is your experience now
if he can't see this comment on his surface pro so i recon not so good
Don Pavardenis lol
It doesn't have USB type-C & Thunderbolt. Granted.
But then again, I don't own any peripherals that need that. So while the IO is dated, is it really that big of an issue?
I have just bought a surface pro 6 for drawing and i use my "real" laptop for 3d cad. My "real" laptop has usb-c and thunderbolt, i have never used one of these.
Timber van den Hul amen. Preach. USB C is ARGUABLE, and that’s literally only because of external drives that use usb c to usb a connections, or phones that oddly come with usb c to usb c. It’s hilarious that people complain about it when it’s such a niche thing incorporating it would make more people upset about the increase in cost, than make people happy it’s included.
For tech savvy people, yes it is a big issue.
For what Microsoft is aiming for, which is the business market, no, it's not.
Most business corporations do not update their hardware as frequent as the common consumer, and for businesses, if it ain't broke and you can't fix it, then don't replace it.
Funny enough, I find that USB Type-A slot a lot more useful then any USB Type-C slot for most occasions due to how outdated the company hardware are.
This is one of the best review on the surface pro 6, you tell it as it is, so unbiased. Love your work bro
Well spoken
FRED'S TECH HUB this is nice :)
The stylus is not Wacom EMR. It uses N-Trig so it uses a battery. However, the battery lasts for months. WRT your display issues regarding touch and the screen blemish, it seems you got a bad device. I rarely got stutters in Windows, so I really do think you got a lemon. (Not excusing Microsoft; they need much better QC for what these things cost.) You should try to get a replacement. You should be getting a much better experience.
Jimmy Cerra I have owned a Surface Pro 2, a Surface Pro 4, a Surface Book, currently own a Surface Book 2 15" and have just bought a Surface Book 6. All of these have been immaculate out of the box, and I have never had a BSOD event on any of them. It is inevitable that some such lemons will get through. The majority who get on well with their machines probably never bother to post about it.
Yeah microsoft would send him a new device no questions asked. I dropped my surface 2017, sent them an email and they replaced it 100%
The new iPad doesn't even have a headphone jack
U have to buy the new AirPods
I've been using Surface Pro 6 I5 128mb version for 6 month already, and I love it. It completely replaced my aging dell laptop. I am not gaming and I don't have any USB-C devices. So for my needs surface serves perfectly, including occasional jpeg editing in Photoshop. All my job related stuff, documents, VPN access etc all in one place in small factor. love it! :)
I just bought the matte black 8GB of Ram and 256 gb with keypad included for $999 at best buy
many of the engineers I currently know use these atm
The engineers?
yes, that's a profession some folks have, specifically my brother is a nuclear engineer.
The nuclear engineers?
The Steve Thea?
The @@deltahere6694 ?
I bought the surface pro 6 on release and use it for university as well as at home. I really want to love this device but the system software and amount of bugs it has is starting to make me want an alternative. The device is perfect except for its software, such a shame when it's in its 6th gen
Don't even get me started on the Microsoft store...
Yeah, definitely one of the best, most practical, realistic and helpful reviews I've seen! Thanks
Best reveiw on surafce.everyone else was biased.either praising it by trashing ipad or vice versa. this is one genuine one.unbiased,realiable and honest.thank you so much
Dude, thanks I’m going to buy the surface pro in under an hour
Messiah No did u buy it?
He bought ipad pro instead :(
STORMY I did buy it, but it came damaged so I had to return it to the store. Since they had sold out, I just bought the iPad Pro
@@messiahno2715 how's your ipad pro doing now if i may know?
Bat Man it’s a really good device especially as a college student, but I feel that’s it’s totally overpriced. If you have extra cash buy it otherwise don’t. I love it, but low key regret buying it due to its price
I’m getting this today because of a Black Friday deal and I’m so excited!
Finally found an in depth professional review of Surface Pro 6! Thank you!
I will wait for Surface Pro 7 and more money in the bank after spending on iPad Pro 10.5!
I called Microsoft about the Black paint and they said the paint problem on the black units have been resolved. The early models had The paint problem but the Newer ones don't . Purchased it in black and so far No chipping no peeling.
The iPad Pros have a 4:3 ratio, not a 3:2 like the Surface Pro. The iPad Pro 11” has a slightly wider ratio than 4:3, but it is still far from a 3:2 ratio.
Correct, the the previous Ipads were 3:2 which = 16x12.03The new I pad at 2388x1668 = a slightly wider 16x11.18 but then again at 7:26 he calls the surface pro 6 a 13in. I like the guy but he obviously needs to do his homework as he is unintentionally giving bad information to the less informed
Will be getting the Surface Pro 7 when it releases later in 2019. It will have USB C Charging which is more simpler, cheaper to replace, and faster at charging. The Pro 6 is ultra portable and perfect for students and for people to take around without the bulk of a 15' laptop. And the alcantara keyboard is cute and back lit. Even though it's sold separately, it offers choice on what colour keyboard you can choose from.
First time on this channel
I actually thought he gave 1/10 rating to the design 🤣🤣😅
Sounds interesting I will get one
lol you say that so casually it sounds like you have loads of money just waiting to spend. "Don't really know what it is but sounds interesting so I'll get one."
@@sadbravesfan His name is tech review....he most likely has tech sitting around lol
aquariex24 lmao that’s exactly what I was thinking I actually laughed when I read his comment
Surface Connector is MagSafe on steroids. With the Surface Dock the Pro is a dream.
Does this supports 3rd party software installation?
Software like photoshop and other software which we can easily install on any windows laptop.
You can use the Microsoft Surface Dock via the magnetic charging port, it has 4 USB 3.0 2 mini Display port, Ethernet and Audio.
I believe it can run one 4k monitor at 60hz or two 1440 at 60hz, or 2 4k at 30hz,
and 2 at lower resolution combinations.
Does the keyboard and pen tag along..? And if they dont.. how much does it cost..?
3D modeling is pretty good on the surface... I have been doing it for a few months now and never encountered any hiccups with game assets
Ridheesh what software do you use for 3d modelling? I want to install solidworks on this device. Do you have the i5 or i7 8/16ram?
Why i need a laptop: backup my iphone, file management, full desktop browsing (buying plane tickets, streaming movies etc)...how i use it: at night on my lap/bed before going to sleep to watch youtube, netflix etc. I have a 2011 macbook pro that needs to be replaced, is this for me?? Does it overheat/throttle during media consumption?
Can I ask how stable this keyboard is on one's lap?
Rony J I’ve heard that it is actually really good, a friend of mine has the surface laptop and I’ve watched her use that and she has no problems, so I’d assume it’s very similar
it's not and if you have it in a case (incipio faraday advanced) it will topple over & disconnect...you could damage your tablet.
bussiness man using Surface Pro .. while designers using Ipad pro ..interesting
The one I’m bothered by and reconsidering my decision to purchase it is the slightly poor touch recognition. To me, it gets irritating and I wouldn’t invest in a consistent bothersome experience. Could more of you offer your opinions please?
Would you tell that the sensibility for scratches is so high that it's worth to buy the less good looking platinum surface?
Does that one not scratch then?
Is this good for taking notes with a pen?
Update 1809 Prewiew build 18290 which came out in October has fixed the software issues talked about in the video. Whilist adding fun new features. The update full release is the Spring 2019 Creators Update.
Its hard to trust you when you say the touch recognition is bad when you obviously tapped that video. If you are being genuine, then you need to work kn your motor skills, because that was a tap, sir.
Definitely saw a tap there. Probably couldn't get it to do it again while filming. I put this down to user error.
I just bought a Surface Pro 6 and it will sometimes think I clicked on something when I didn't. The review is correct.
After having and using my Surface Pro 6 for over a week now, I can honestly say that I haven't had any more issues with it "accidently" clicking when I didn't want it to. I love using it and have had no problems with it.
I've used Surface Pro since the beginning, and have never had touch recognition issues. Always was absolutely perfect. Can't say I love using the pen, though.
I switched from pro6 to the ipad pro - the ipad is much much much more powerful and the apple pencil2 is great
For drawing which is better intel i5 or i7 for surface pro 6?
if you mean photoshop even the i5 is overkill for most people, even an I3 would do. if you mean schematics eg autocad an i5 is the best for the money I only for heavier work or 3d cad etc
Thank you... I'm gonna get it and use it as my main computer.. No need for usb c as long as i have a usb A
Releasing in europe in 2019. Is it worth to wait? The 5 costs 1200€ with keyboard i5 256GB SSD. What would be the price for the 6 and is it worth to wait
Can you run solidworks well on this? Any lag?
FI exactly my question!!
I honestly don't get why people think they need touchpads that are the size of the screen or something... this is a touch screen, so if you combine the touch pad and the touch screen you can touch your heart out with this. The touchpad is plenty large enough. I'm also pretty sure that the pen won't work without batteries in it. It also has tons of pressure sensitivity and stuff. Yeah, the Apple pencil is better, but the new pen for the Surface is pretty solid.
Personally, I can't use any touchpad. HATE them. I prefer my wireless Logitech track ball (ball on left).
What equipment do you use to shoot bro？
How is note taking as a college student?
Don't buy I make that mistake, it's very slow when it comes to adobe software, I can only use it for do my research and Microsoft office (word, power point) and the video quality it's great but I still disappointed
The pen is always lagging, it's very slow, and it's not just me many people have problems with this device
To the comment above! He was asking about note taking...I will give you 1 honest answer. Yeah! It was great
how does it keep up with programs like ArcGIS,ArcMap etc. Am planning to buy the intel i7 model for my Master degree.
is this really good handling some graphic designing?
Is it possible to run the last est window 11 on it? Beauce I want to buy in second hand
Great video
A nice tablet that lacks severely in the video department. The browser Chrome for example is sluggish, slow and jerky. My old iPad Pro (2016) outperforms the SP6 considerably. Had the Surface for a full day and returned
Can I use it being kept plug in to the power supply like other conventional laptop? will it cause any damage to the battery of the device?
I'm considering this for college (STEM major) and for art programs
Considering upgrading my 4 yr old HP white laptop to this. PROS: Ultra portable, SD storage, perfect for school home and bus/train commute. CONS: (1) No dedicated GPU (2) Overpriced esp. keyboard/pen (3) Slow 1.something Ghz CPU, at least it's quad core (4) Keyboard and pen sold seperate (5) No USB C/USB 3.1, limited ports (6) Display is not anti-glare so will reflect like a mirror in sunlight. Even HP displays are anti-glare. The 128GB is going for NZ$1500 so waiting for sales later this year to get that or preferably the 256GB. Otherwise I could get an HP 15' Pavilion which has an i7 8550u and 512GB SSD with 2x USB 3.1 ports. One major pro with the pro 6 is it's not a behemoth like the average laptop.
After 3 weeks of use I traded my Surface Pro 6 for the new iPad Pro. It is an excellent device and I do miss it sometimes, but I am too deep into the apple ecosystem to use a Microsoft product. Great review! Nothing but truth
Thank you! Your version (with the specs in the vid) - how fast does it work with photoshop? Or does it lag (cos of i5 etc)? Do you think it's worth it buying the i7 16gb, or not really?
i was thinking of using surface pro 6 for my stata. do you think it will support or have you tried them?
Would you recommend this to an interior design student??
Great review! It’s kinda awesome watching your old videos and seeing the huge improvement 💓
Is it better than the last surface pro ?
Those are not death pixels... it is actually dust inside the led diffuser layers. Awesome review, my hp omen pro is painted black and it is a dope color... also the best paint job on any laptop I've ever seen... two years and no scratches or even peeling paint, just as pristine as first day
Love my SP6 but Microsoft support and quality is not great I think. In my case my unit had a battery issue, MS support promise me that they replace it for a new one because I report this just after purchase. They return a refurbished one with loose kickstand and artefacts on screen. Found many comments like this seems like a general issue that Microsoft usually replace units for refurbished ones.
Aside from using the cloud, how do you usually transfer your data for seamless usage on cross platform?
My tv has the cast feature for TH-cam built in. I want to get something that will allow casting chrome tabs to it. What can I get for that? Chromebook? Will I need a chrome cast as well. I don’t think so because for TH-cam it detects the tv on the iPad but can’t cast chrome tabs in iPad
Hi there. Thanks for this review! Would you happen to know if Microsoft has already fixed the screen flickering issue on the Surface tablets? I currently have the SP4, and I like using it especially for illustratins, but after just a couple of hours use, the screen begins to flicker to the point where I can't work anymore. Would love to know if the newer models don't have this issue anymore, as these machines are pretty expensive. I hope you could make another update review, maybe mentioning this issue. Thanks, ZoneofTech!
that was due to the design of the Surface Pro 4 specifically. Newer models have not been plagued by this.
As a long-time SP3 user who's looking to upgrade, I'm going to hold off on the SP6 until MS offers a modern implementation.
USB-C is no longer "coming", it's here and now. I don't want to invest in something without a certain level of future-proofing.
Hopefully my SP3 stays strong until SP7 comes out.
im afraid that SP7 still wont have a USB-C
Theyre looking to bring back the parallel port.
Explain to me why it needs the port? Your devices come with usb-c to usb cables, so you're asking that they make you have to go out and buy new cables for no reason...
As long as the USB port is 3.0+ it's fine.
@@justing7490 Type C is 2x faster than the 3.0 used in the SP6. Type C also enables full charging or the use of a mobile charger in a pinch. You can also connect monitors using Type C. Keep one Type A port for current/legacy use but Type C vastly expands the usability and applicability of the Surface Pro.
@Brandon S grow up
Can i use this for video editing?
Looking into a surface pro 6 BC on sale. Good for drawing and multi tasking? What about using obs studio?
I've thought about buying a Surface Pro 6 for the university + i want to replace my laptop with the SP6. I want to use it for notes etc. also i need some programs like matlab or CAD. Do you think the i5 8gb is enough for this?
Is it good for programmers?
I really thank you for reminding me that i should drink water
Does the keyboard scratch the screen after a while? I just got this for work and I don’t know if I really need a screen protector.
Jorge Villalobos I got a protector just to be safe. The screen seems to be glass (not 100%, but it’s pretty solid).
I've watched five other review videos for the Surface 6 Pro and yours was the only one that actually did a proper, in-depth review. Subbed.
Nice review. Yo the point, honest, not too detailed but not too quick. Relatable. Getting one today on offer up since i need one and this helped with my decision. Thanks!
So is the 8gb ram/ 125gb a decent purchase guys?
I’m a pc noob.
Looking for a device on the go. For work/ video streaming and some pc games I don’t get with my PS4
Help me out
very thorough review, only thing I would do differently, would not put the x/10 on the bottom left, looks like a score rather. Cheers
I am so happy someone else who has had keyboard issues on MacBooks!
I have the SP5 and had weird bad quirks with it like the USB connection issues with MS own docking station. I would not recommend getting this form factor and stick with the laptop style instead.
I watched your video then I bought the surface Pro 6 after being lost watching many laptop videos thank you.
I can see pixel in sloping grid when looking closely at my surface pro 6 screen. Is this normal? I haven't noticed this when trying one at a shop.
The SP6 is the perfect device for students. Absolutely unbeatable. Keep it on power saver and the battery will last a very long time. At home plug it in and jack up to high performance mode, and it runs plenty fast. Sure you can't do most 3D FPS style games on it (well maybe in low detail), but it can play any other game ever made. Add to that the stylus and touch screen on full style apps and it does anything I need!
I think the MS Surface Pro 6 is the best device for students wich study science. Cause you can write on the surface an take your notes and although you have enough power to use some software like mathematica, matlab, or anything wich needs a bit more performance.
Jannis Fischer but can it run solidworks?
I’m having problems with my MBP 2016 thanks to Kernel Panic!! What can I do?
0:36 had me so fucking anxious, the way this man is holding the Surface Pro with just one hand, in a loose grip, and bloody flinging it around
Can Microsoft Pro 6 - Good for Google Sheets, Gmail & etc?
What about for PhD students? It is any good?
do you recommend x1 tablet over pro?
Why no mention of the major bugs with the Pro 6 like the key board not poping up or locking up all the time when you are using it without the attached keyboard. Or the horrific internet/network speeds, the Network card is terrible/buggy.
Guys help me.. Ipad pro 2018 vs Surface Pro 6 for note taking,creating presentaitons and netflix..
Probably ipad pro. I read other comments saying that the ipad is better at taking notes then the surface. Idk about presentations though.
I'm using iPad Pro 2017 for taking notes in college and it works out perfectly( with notability tho)
Surface, at the end of the day the iPad is just an iPad that runs iOS should the surface runs full scale windows and has better specs completely
For that use, I'd say ipad. You'll have it well after you graduate and will notice little to no speed decrease
I have surface pro 4 and i love it, but i think i pad pro is better for you 👌
Thanks a lot for all these information i have enjoyed your review 😻
But is it a good choice for programming?
Does it have bluetooth for external mouse or speaker connectivity?
Does anyone have the problem on surface pro 6 where black bars appear vertically in full screen on any video that you're playing? Netflix, TH-cam etc.
11:14 - I think you mean RTX 2080 or GTX 1080.
I don't think GTX 20180 is a thing, but wouldn't be shocked if I was wrong.
Is OneNote the only note-taking app you can use with the Surface Pro 6?
no
Does it run all windows software?, i.e. Photoshop, Cinema 4D?
Axnfell it has a full i5 8th gen and full windows home so yea. Obviously an i5 has its limitations, specially for heavy rendering projects and apps. But it also comes in with an i7. As he say though, its mostly a tablet that is a better laptop. And the best you can get out of the 2 in 1 per prior research.
Can this thing handle softwares like ANSYS or Solidworks and other simulation softwares?
my friend has used a surface pro 4 since 2015 while studying mechatronic engineering and it has handled Solidworks pretty well. Ultimately it depends on the complexity of the work you are doing.
Can anyone tell me how I can detach the keyboard from the tablet?? I’ve tried googling it and couldn’t find anything. Microsoft has some video showing there’s a button on the keyboard to release it, but I don’t have that button on my keyboard! Please help.
You just pull it off
Heya.! It’s a great content you delivered.! So I’m thinking of getting a Surface pro 6, I’m a student, I do regular works like basic coding, PowerPoint, editing and surfing. So how far is it good for me?
This is just perfect for students. I am in my third year of electrical engineering, and with surface pro from the beginning. It's amazing. All my notebooks are in Onenote. Surface pro 6 is great, especially with its battery life
H_ _N thank you, even I’m into electronics and communication engineering.! Hope it’ll be great choice.
Almost pulled the trigger on one these, then remembered I needed a SIM slot.
To my surprise there isn't one on the 6.
Absolutely ridiculous oversight with the design.
Saved my money then I suppose :-(
What keyboards is the Pro 6 compatible with?
Do you find it difficult to work on adobe back and forth with the surface and the MacBook?
Surface pro is literally meant for artist
Not for gaming, we have gaming laptop so yeah