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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 222 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Surface Dial's drawing capabilities, ease of use, and build quality. They find it particularly useful for scrolling and controlling volume. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its compatibility with a limited number of apps and its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have tool with Surface tablet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The dial can be used in many different ways but really comes in handy when drawing and creating on the tablet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    dial is amazing

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love this thing and it makes drawing so much better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Luv It!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't know what I waiting to but this item. It's one of my best purchases this year so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Drawing

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Dial is a great tool to have especially while drawing....but can also be used 'with other applications....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amaze on the studio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Highly recommended if you have or thinking of a studio, this tool isn't only for artists can be used for many other things.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Turntable

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great way to edit videos. Very easy to use with the surface.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good tool for your technology toolbox

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Make sure you try it with both hands. The device has much to offer and helps with Adobe Photoshop touch up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Drawing

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dial review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product helps me work faster when drawing on my Microsoft studio

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game changer!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a game changer, i use this everyday with programs like adobe illustrator and indesign.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but needs more app development

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well with some apps, others it performs only very basic functions and hence the 4 stars. The ability to create custom menus/functions would be awesome, as would a wider array of popular apps that could utilize the technology. Great for artistic programs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your Surface Dial experience. We're glad to hear that it's been a beneficial device for you overall.

      Kindly,

      Victoria
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Accessory If you Can Use It

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Surface dial is a great product. I have a HP Spectre 360x and it works fine with compatible programs. It is very good with Sketchable. The dial itself is well constructed and has a good feel in the hand. With the size screen that I have (15") I don't use the dial on the screen but it works fine from my desk. Pairing via Bluetooth was a snap. If you do a lot of graphic drawing or editing I would recommend the Surface Dial.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thanks for leaving some valuable feedback for the community! We're delighted to hear you're loving your experience with the Surface Dial so far. This is definitely a perfect tool for someone like you, who wants to stay in the flow with creative tasks like graphic drawing or editing. We appreciate the kind words!

      Kind regards,

      Jessica
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome accessory for the Surface Book line!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you have a screen with Pixel Sense then the Surface Dial will help make things easier for you and you'll be more productive. I love how it works even just sitting on your desk. The weight is a little heavy which is why it starts falling off my screen, but it works fine if you lay the Surface Book Tablet at a low angle. Great job by Microsoft on making this. It's something that Apple doesn't have yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have access. For surface!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This dial makes it so much easier for me to draw out schematics for work on my surface pro!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Kris,

      We're delighted the Surface Dial has helped you stay in-the-flow! Thanks for letting us know how you like to use your device, we deeply appreciate your insight.

      Kind regards,

      Jessica
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intuitive accessory

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like how I can controll with it many functions of almost any application on my Surface Studio

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just OK

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Initially I was excited to have gotten the Dial to use in conjunction with my surface book, but the excitement died within the next couple of days. This device constantly disconnects from my laptop and the setting change on their own. For almost $100 I expected better quality. I sent mine back for a replacement, so I will update if my experience with the second goes any better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surface Dial

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly as advertised. A neat little peripheral that you can program. Key commands to the press, left turn, and right turn functions. Works nicely for art as I can use it with my off hand to adjust brush sizes and swap between tools.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a must have if you a surface studio. Works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice but unclear

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great dial but in new surface book 3, the dial does not seem to have the screen interaction. Good item, more of an issue with new surface hardware, so nothing against the dial.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for drawings

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i work in construction and this helps me markup the drawing with ease.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this thing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I review engineering prints almost everyday in my job. I would love a surface AIO but I only have the surface book. But I still love this device. I use it constantly to change weights of the ink, zoom, and scroll constantly. If you mark up pdfs I can definitely recommend this.. But I don't know about artists or anything like that because I am the farthest thing from that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Ben,

      We're so glad you're loving the Surface Dial in combination with your Surface Book. Thanks for sharing with the community some of your favorite features that allow you to stay in the flow. We're thrilled we're able to help you accomplish more in all your endeavors!

      Cheers,

      Jessica
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

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