Microsoft - Surface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen PixelSense - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Platinum
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 271 reviews.
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Description
Features
Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
Power when you need it
Get up to 15.5 hours¹ battery life — plus get back to work when you're ready with improved standby that extends battery life when you're away
High-resolution PixelSense™ display
Breathe new life into your creations on the vibrant, PixelSense™ touchscreen display that combines Surface Pen,* touch, and Surface Dial.* Also available in 15”.
Video calls and virtual meetings come to life
With spectacular audio and video with far-field Studio Mics, Dolby® Audio™ sound, and HD cameras.
Robust laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio in one
Home office, kitchen table or living room couch, choose the way your work best with three versatile modes of use.
Get productive with a robust laptop, sketch and write with a portable studio at the perfect angle, and detach the touchscreen to share your ideas on a powerful tablet.
Laptop mode
Get productive with a robust laptop featuring full keyboard and large, responsive trackpad, while navigating naturally on the touchscreen.
Studio mode
Draw, write and sketch with precision using Surface Pen* with Surface Dial* and high-end graphics, at the perfect angle for you.
Tablet mode
Detach the touchscreen to swipe through photos and browse the web with a powerful 13.5” tablet.
From music and podcasts to movies
Experience movies, music, and virtual meetings with astonishing detail, richness, and depth with Dolby Atmos® sound.
All the connections you need for multiple devices and accessories
Includes USB-A and versatile USB-C™ ports, plus a full-size SD card slot.
Do more with the Windows you know
Comes with Windows 10 Home, giving you familiar features, trusted security, and automatic updates.
¹Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices starting in late 2021 and into 2022. Timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)
* Some accessories and software sold separately.
¹Surface Book 3 13.5" connected to keyboard base: Up to 15.5 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage.
Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Book 3 13.5" Intel® Core™ i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby.
The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications.
All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
²Surface Pen tilt functionality is available with Surface Pro 5th Gen, Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, Surface Book 2 (15"), Surface Book 2 (13") (when using updated firmware), Surface Go, Surface Studio (when using updated firmware), and Surface Studio 2.
³Surface Book 3 for consumers comes with Windows 10 Home to bring you the powerful Windows features you use most at an exceptional value.
If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro or purchase Surface Book 3 for Business.
⁴Customization requires download of the Mouse and Keyboard Center and is not available on devices running Windows 10 in S mode or Mac OSX.
⁵Smart Switching not available on devices running Windows 10 in S mode or Mac OSX.
What's Included
- Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen PixelSense™ - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- 65W Surface Power Supply w/USB-A (5W) charging port
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and Warranty documents
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
Processor Model
Intel 10th Generation Core i5This Processor Model is Medium. The range includes Budget, Low, Medium, High.- Budget
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Mid-grade processor
- Great for most tasks
- Multitasks well
System Memory (RAM)
8 gigabytesThis System Memory (RAM) is Medium. The range includes Low, Medium, High, Very High.- Low
- Medium
- High
- Very High
- Excellent multitasking
- Advanced photo/video editing
- Mid-range gaming
Graphics
Intel Iris Plus GraphicsThis Graphics is Entry-Level. The range includes Entry-Level, Mid-Range, High-End.- Entry-Level
- Mid-Range
- High-End
- Budget-friendly
- Runs games at low to mid-range
- Excellent for entry-level gamers
Screen Resolution
3000 x 2000This Screen Resolution is 4K Ultra HD. The range includes HD, Full HD, 4K Ultra HD.- HD
- Full HD
- 4K Ultra HD
- Up to 4X the pixels of Full HD
- Lifelike images and graphics
- Range of content is expanding
Storage Type
SSDThis Storage Type is SSD. The range includes eMMC, HDD, SSD, SSD+HDD.- eMMC
- HDD
- SSD
- SSD+HDD
- High speed for running apps quickly
- Silent, cool and vibration-free
- Limited capacity for HD files
Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytesThis Total Storage Capacity is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large
- Great for most uses
- Not ideal for gaming or high-res video
- Choose 512GB for lots of photos/video
Screen Size
13.5 inchesThis Screen Size is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium, Large.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Great for general tasks
- Power + portability
- Most popular range
- Screen Size13.5 inches
- Screen Resolution3000 x 2000
- Touch ScreenYes
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Numberi5-1035G7
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
- Battery Life (up to)15.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- 2-in-1 DesignYes
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NameSurface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen PixelSense - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- BrandMicrosoft
- Casing MaterialMagnesium alloy
- Model NumberV6F-00001
- Year of Release2020
- ColorPlatinum
- Color CategorySilver
Display
- Display TypeLCD
- Screen TypePixelSense
- Screen Size13.5 inches
- Screen Resolution3000 x 2000
- Stylus InputBuilt for Windows Ink (Active)
- Touch ScreenYes
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Numberi5-1035G7
- Processor Cores4-core (quad-core)
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive InterfacePCIe
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)LPDDR4X
- System Memory RAM Speed3733 megahertz
- Cache Memory6 megabytes
Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- GPU BrandIntel
- GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics
- Video Memory TypeShared
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-AX
- Headphone JackYes
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Number Of Ethernet Ports0
- Number of VGA Ports0
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)0
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Number of USB 3.1 Type A Ports2
- Number of USB Type C Charging Ports1
- Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)0
Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage65 watts
- Battery Life (up to)15.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels5 megapixels
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution1080p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- Cooling SystemAir
- 2-in-1 DesignYes
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Touchpad TypeGlass
- Media Card ReaderYes
- Audio TechnologyDolby® Atmos
- Speaker TypeStereo
- Windows FeaturesWindows Hello
- Security FeaturesFacial recognition
- Stylus DockNone
Dimension
- Product Height0.9 inches
- Product Width12.3 inches
- Product Depth9.14 inches
- Product Weight3.38 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelSilver
Included
- Additional Accessories Included65W Surface Power Supply w/USB-A (5W) charging port
- Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office 365 30-day trial
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC889842596694
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 271 reviews
(271 customer reviews)Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent laptop/tablet combo
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Great purchase for our college student. Best of both worlds laptop/tablet. Best feature removal of screen for tablet use with stylus to take notes in class. Works well with all the college programs. Streams video well. Speakers are just ok.
Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello,
We're glad that the versatile design and power of Surface Book 3 has made it a great device for your college student. Thank you for sharing their experience; we hope it continues to serve them well in class.
Cheers,
Chuck
Surface Customer Care
Features
Ease of Use2 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
Posted .Having a terrible experience with this computer. After 2 weeks I was carrying it and it just cracked (due to the hinge if you grab it from the front the screen will crack). 6 month’s later the battery just stopped working. Wish I had gotten an apple instead. Best Buy will not back up the product and neither will Microsoft. Just left out in the cold.
Features
Ease of Use2 out of 5Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello,
We're sorry that there are issues with your Surface Book 3. If you haven't done so already, we recommend contacting our team at Microsoft Support for assistance. They can be reached here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/
Hope that helps,
Chuck
Surface Customer Care
Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall a good product
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I have been using Surface products for 7 years and would not buy another product. I like the Surface Book 3 however I have two complaints: 1) the computer has to be turned on in order to release the screen, 2) the micro SD card is in the keyboard part of the computer and not in the tablet portion, which means that if you have all your info stored on the SD card and release the tablet portion, you can't access your files; you have to copy them to "computer".
Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value2 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not Great for 2020
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Its definitely unique and very interesting but for the money, its just not enough. -No thunderbolt -Almost 4 lbs -Less than 4 hours of battery in tablet mode (real life) -Weird gap when closed gives it a larger than normal form factor -bezels around screen are large for 2020. I would seriously recommend a lenovo yoga c940, hp scpecture x360, or dell xps 13. All of these are 2 in 1 laptops that are cheaper and outperform the surface book 3. Microsoft needs to revamp the surface book for it to be a serious competitor. This is the same physical form factor since 2015.
Features
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value2 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
One of my fav laptops
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This is the second time I’ve bought this laptop, first one was the first time they released the surface book. I love this laptop very much. It’s portable, I got a case that makes me a lot less worried to take it with me on the go, and of course the whole screen thing is great. It over performs most laptops I’ve used, and all laptops with the capabilities it has. The only issue I’m having is my touchscreen keeps just not working randomly. I’ve talked multiple times with Microsoft, it’s been happening since the day I got it, and Microsoft said an update would fix it but I keep having to call them back. Not great but the customer service is. It is annoying the pen comes separate and now I bought a $140 pen for the touch screen to not want to work.
Features
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
exellent
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.i love it it is the best laptop ive had so far and the fact that you can take a part the keyboard is great so you really have 2 in 1 its great as a tablet and same as a laptop you have extra battery when u need it just plug it back to its keyboard and there u go u now have more battery
Features
Battery Life5 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Freedom At Last!!!
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Tired of being tied down to my desk top to do invoices and accounting through the desktop version of my accounting software, I decided to buy the Surface Book to allow me the versatility of working where I want. My Wife owns one and i liked its features enough to purchase my own. Touchscreen capable and disconnecting to use as a tablet are awesome. Battery life seems very good. I now operate in a cloud based software and love the ability to be mobile. Great solid manufacture.
Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hi – Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted that you love the versatile design and functionality of your Surface Book 3. We hope you continue to enjoy using it. Cheers, Erica Surface Customer Care
Features
Battery Life4 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Greatly designed laptop
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I purchased this model because it will be discontinued and I wanted to upgrade from my Surface pro 4. This is a great machine with no issues and a free upgrade to Windows 11. This is fast and responsive for my programming needs.
Features
Battery Life4 out of 5Display5 out of 5Speed5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
(9 Reviews)- CNETJune 23, 2020
How you react to the 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 depends on how much experience you have with Surface Books.How you react to the 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 depends on how much experience you have with Surface Books.
Full Review - TechRadarRating, 4 out of 54.0Jackie Thomas on September 22, 2021
Surface Book 3 reviewMicrosoft's flagship is lost in time
Full Review - The VergeRating, 3.8 out of 53.8Monica Chin on May 27, 2020
Microsoft's 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 puts modern guts in a dated designA premium dead end.
Full Review - Digital TrendsMark Coppock on June 17, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13-inch) review: A portable powerhouseThe Surface Book 3 doubles down on Microsoft's performance objectives for the line, offering a fast CPU and discrete GPU that make it a strong 13-inch offering.
Full Review - PCWorldRating, 4 out of 54.0Mark Hachman on May 19, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 review: The 'ultimate laptop' needs new ideasMicrosoft has upgraded its Surface Book 3 with new CPU and GPU options. But the PC industry is racing ahead of this once-innovative design.
Full Review - Tech AdvisorRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Anyron Copeman on August 21, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3The Surface Book 3 is Microsoft's most powerful laptop ever, but the lack of substantial upgrades means it's been surpassed by the competition
Full Review - Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Mike Lowe on June 30, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5-inch) review: Still the 2-in-1 champion?What's new in the third-gen Surface Book? Most is to be found under the, ahem, surface. Here's what to expect of Microsoft's top-end 2-in-1 laptop.
Full Review - StuffRating, 4 out of 54.0Andrew Williams on July 1, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 reviewIt's a laptop, a tablet and a portable games console
Full Review
Q: QuestionWhat are the differences between Surface Book 2 and Surface Book 3?
Asked by MicrosoftFAQ.
- A:Answer Surface Book 3 is our most powerful laptop ever, pairing an Intel 10th generation CPU with an NVIDIA discrete GPU and up to 32GB of RAM. Still thin and light, this powerhouse laptop provides up more performance Surface Book 2 and has the longest battery life of any Surface device. We kept the world-class all-glass precision trackpad and keyboard that our customers love, and the beautifully crisp, high-DPI PixelSense display now detaches from the keyboard base up to three times faster than Surface Book 2. Surface Book 3 13.5” is more than 50% faster and has 40% more graphics performance than Surface Book 2 13.5”.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: QuestionCan I use powerful games on Surface Book 3?
Asked by MicrosoftFAQ.
- A:Answer Surface Book 3 was designed to be a portable powerhouse. It's capable of rendering high fidelity, 3D objects in CAD to rendering true 4K video in Premier Pro. That kind of power has a meaningful impact on gaming scenarios – something critical to a significant number of Surface Book 3 users. The graphics power is delivered by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM in the Surface Book 3 15” providing enough power to play the top Xbox Game Pass for PC games at 1080p in a smooth 60fps. For Implemented Game Mode, we partnered with Xbox and Windows to signal when gaming to automatically tune the performance for gaming. Windows quiets background tasks like Indexer and AV. Surface optimizes thermals and power to tune for gaming performance.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: QuestionDoes it has windows 10?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Thank you for your question! Yes, Surface Book 3 comes with Windows 10 Home.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: QuestionSo does this Microsoft Surface book 3 include a USB port for my USB Drive to be plugged into the device?
Asked by Anna88k.
- A:Answer Yes, this Surface Book 3 includes two USB-A ports.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: QuestionDoes the pen come with the laptop
Asked by Terry.
- A:Answer Surface Book 3 does not come with Surface Pen. If you're interested in learning more, you can check out Surface Pen here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-surface-pen-poppy-red/6376778.p?skuId=6376778.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: QuestionIf I am a college Student and I have access to MS Office through my college, how do I install on this? I think I have the option through my school to download the full MS Office. I thought this was set up to use MS Office 365.
Asked by Lisa.
- A:Answer I'm using Office Home and Student version.
Answered by Norma
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