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Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3

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  • Processor Cores

    1.3 GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad-Core

  • Graphics Card

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM

  • Installed Memory

    32 GB

  • Screen Size

    13.5"

Product Overview

From the creators of Windows, the Microsoft 13.5" Multi-Touch Surface Book 3 is everything you need and more. The Laptop: Microsoft 13.5" Multi-Touch Surface Book 3 has a 13.5" 3000x2000 touch display and delivers power and performance with a 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad-Core processor and an 8 MB cache. Take your creativity to new heights with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage that can be expanded up to 2 TB (sold separately). With Windows 10 Home, you'll enjoy the latest in productivity as well as creativity. Want even more? The dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card will take care of all your photo editing.

Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3 Specification

Microsoft 13.5" Multi-Touch Surface Book 3
Design

It comes in at a weight of 3.62 lb / 1.64 kg, and total dimensions of 12.3 x 9.14 x 0.9" / 31.24 x 23.22 x 2.29 cm.

Brand
Microsoft
Manufacturer ID
SLS-00001
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Dimensions
12.3 x 9.14 x 0.9" / 31.24 x 23.22 x 2.29 cm
Weight
3.62 lb / 1.64 kg
Performance

There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM.

A dedicated graphics card usually offers a little bit more graphics power so could be better suited towards gaming and/or graphics processing work like image or video editing.

Processor Cores
1.3 GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad-Core
L3 Cache
8 MB
Graphics Card Type
Dedicated
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Memory Type
3733 MHz LPDDR4x
Installed Memory
32 GB
Memory Configuration
32 GB
Display
Panel Type
IPS
Screen Size
13.5"
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Screen Resolution
3000 x 2000
TouchScreen?
Yes
Contrast Ratio
1600:01:00
Storage

It comes with 1 TB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD harddrive.

Storage Installed
1 TB
Solid State Storage
1 x 1 TB M.2 PCIe
Battery

The Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3 has an estimated battery life of 15.5 Hours.

Est. Battery Life
15.5 Hours
Ports & Peripherals

When it comes to ports, it's offered with 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports. 2 Type-A ports is usually enough for regular laptop users, giving you enough freedom for the peripherals you need.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports Power Delivery) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in.

Ports
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
USB Type C
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports Power Delivery)
Audio Ports
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Build in Speakers
Yes
Built in Mic
2 x Far-Field
Webcam
User-Facing: 5 MP (1080p) World-Facing: 8 MP (1080p)
Keyboard
Notebook Keyboard
Pointing Device
TouchPad
Security
Infineon TPM Software Professional Package, Facial Recognition
Connections

You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch.

With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible.

WIFI
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5
NFC
No
Power

The power supply for the Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3 is a 102 W with so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements.

Power Supply
102 W with

Where to buy the Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3

The lowest price is $1920 for the Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3, available from multiple sites. The 4 purchase links we have analyzed have revealed an average price of $2,455.

NEW Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7 - 32GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum
amazon.com
$1920
Microsoft - Surface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 32GB Memory - GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q - 512GB SSD - Platinum
bestbuy.com
$2499.99
Microsoft Surface Book 3 SLK-00001 13.5" Touch 2 in 1 Notebook, Intel Core i7-1065G7, 32GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Home
staples.com
$2499.99
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5" - i7/32GB/512GB/dGPU
walmart.com
$2899.99

Reviews of the Microsoft 13.5" Surface Book 3

3.9

Based on 4 reviews

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It looks awfully familiar, but Microsoft's Surface Book 3 is mostly new under the hood
t3.com
  • - 4
The third generation of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 remains a stunning physical specimen with world-beating engineering and a unique feature set. However, it's very expensive compared to the conventional laptops that will be a better fit for most user's needs.
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The Surface Book 3 is Microsoft's most powerful laptop ever, but the lack of substantial upgrades means it's been surpassed by the competition
techadvisor.com
  • - 3.5
The Surface Book is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, and some clear shortcomings mean it’s starting to look a bit dated when compared to the competition.
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How you react to the 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 depends on how much experience you have with Surface Books.
cnet.com
  • - 4.1
The Surface Book 3 is certainly luxurious -- its terrific build quality is evident from the moment you touch it. Yet seducing buyers with a sexy new design is clearly not Microsoft's plan. Instead, it's hoping brute power is enough.
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Microsoft's flagship is lost in time
techradar.com
  • - 4
The Surface Book 3 is an extremely premium piece of kit, with one of the best displays and keyboards we've used in a laptop to date. However, the high price tag and weak processor hold it back from true greatness.
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