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Microsoft - Surface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen PixelSense™ - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Platinum
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Highlights
- Processor Model
Intel Core i5
This Processor Model is Medium. The range includes Budget, Low, Medium and High.- Budget
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Mid-grade processor
- Great for most tasks
- Mulitasks well
- System Memory (RAM)
8GB
This System Memory (RAM) is Medium. The range includes Low, Medium, High and Very High.- Low
- Medium
- High
- Very High
- Excellent multitasking
- Advanced photo/video editing
- Mid-range gaming
- Total Storage Capacity
256GB SSD
This Total Storage Capacity is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium, Large and SSD + HDD.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- SSD + HDD
- Good for most use cases
- Fast and efficient
- Cool, noiseless operation
- Screen Size
13.5"
This Screen Size is Medium. The range includes Small, Medium and Large.- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Great for general tasks
- Power and portablity
- Most popular range
- Screen Resolution
3000 x 2000
This Screen Resolution is 4k Ultra HD. The range includes HD, Full HD and 4k Ultra HD.- HD
- Full HD
- 4k Ultra HD
- 4X the pixels of Full HD
- Lifelike images and graphics
- Range of content is expanding
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Description
Features
The most powerful Surface laptop delivers on your creativity
Now more than 50% faster than Surface Book 2, with quad core powered, 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
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.
The best of Microsoft
Stay productive with the Windows you know and the Microsoft 365* apps you rely on every day, while enjoying the best PC gaming on any Surface laptop.
Comes with Windows 10 Home⁶
Familiar features and trusted security, including Windows Hello password-free sign-in. If you need additional enterprise management and security tools for the workplace, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro.
* 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
- 65W Surface Power Supply w/USB-A (5W) charging port
- Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5" Touch-Screen PixelSense™ - 2-in-1 Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and Warranty documents
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
- 2-in-1 DesignYes
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Screen Size13.5 inches
- Screen Resolution3000 x 2000
- Touch ScreenYes
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Numberi5-1035G7
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
- Battery Life15.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
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 Introduced2020
- ColorPlatinum
- Color CategorySilver
Feature
- Windows FeaturesWindows Hello
- 2-in-1 DesignYes
- Touchpad TypeGlass
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Stylus DockNone
- Cooling SystemAir
- Security FeaturesFacial recognition
Ports
- Headphone JackYes
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports1
- Number of USB Type C Charging Ports1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)0
- Number of VGA Ports0
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)0
- Number of USB 3.1 Type A Ports2
Display
- Screen Size13.5 inches
- Screen Resolution3000 x 2000
- Touch ScreenYes
- Display TypeTouchscreen LCD
- Stylus InputBuilt for Windows Ink (Active)
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
- Media Card ReaderYes
Graphics
- GraphicsIntel Iris Plus Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- GPU BrandIntel
- Video Memory TypeShared
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Numberi5-1035G7
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels5 megapixels
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution1080p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Network
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-AX
- Number Of Ethernet Ports0
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Included
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadNo
- Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office 365 30-day trial
- Additional Accessories Included65W Surface Power Supply w/USB-A (5W) charging port
Power
- Battery Life15.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage65 watts
Dimension
- Product Height0.9 inches
- Product Width12.3 inches
- Product Depth9.14 inches
- Product Weight3.38 pounds
Audio
- Audio TechnologyDolby® Atmos
- Speaker TypeStereo
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelSilver
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC889842596694
Customer rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 186 reviews
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Expert rating
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Excellent laptop/tablet combo
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Great 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
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 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
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Rating 1 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Disappointed
Posted .Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Having 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
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use2 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
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Overall a good product
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I 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".
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great computer if you're fine with the price
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I love using my surface book in both laptop and tablet mode. Although it works fine as a laptop, I find myself using any excuse I can to pop the screen off and use it like a tablet (either to draw or take notes). The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the shear performance at the price it costs, just isn't there. I got the base model (so it's got a nice 10th gen i5 processer), but the graphical performance and storage space are lacking for a $1600 computer. I understand that this is the base model, so the specs aren't going to be great, but for a base model, even with the cool tablet/laptop capability that it has, I would expect a price more around $1000 or maybe even $1200. Charging $1600 seems more fitting for one of the more high end spec models.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Good but not Great for 2020
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Its 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.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
One of my fav laptops
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5This 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.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Surface Book 3
|Posted .Owned for 8 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5The Surface Book 3 is just the right size for traveling when I don't want to take my larger laptop. It also allows syncing with my Galaxy S20 Ultra, so I can see everything on a bigger screen. I am glad I got the hard-sided one for sure especially for its durability. I may have picked a larger memory had I thought about it more, but the cloud where my pictures and documents are stored seems to take the load for now
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello Connie – It's great to hear that it’s a good fit for your needs. We hope you continue to enjoy it. Cheers, Erica Surface Customer Care
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Surface Book 3 is the best!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I am beyond thrilled with this new device. I had a Surface Pro 3 which was just fine, but I longed for something more. This filled the order with ease! I looked into the Surface laptop and was impressed, but this is like having the best of both worlds. The two battery thing is pretty sweet. Really like it for drawing. Love that the screen pops off easily and stays put when you want it connected to it's mate/keyboard. Very nice machine- yes it's pricey, but well worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Surface Book 3! It’s great to hear that it’s working well for you. We hope you continue to enjoy using it.
Cheers,
Chuck
Surface Customer Care
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 8 reviews
(8 Reviews)- CNETJune 23, 2020How 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
- The VergeRating, 3.8 out of 53.8Monica Chin on May 27, 2020Microsoft'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, 2020Microsoft 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, 2020Microsoft 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, 2020Microsoft 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 competitionFull Review
- Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Mike Lowe on June 30, 2020Microsoft 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 54.0July 1, 2020Microsoft Surface Book 3 reviewIt's a laptop, a tablet and a portable games consoleFull Review
- LaptopMedia.comJuly 23, 2020Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5) review – a rarely seen abomination that deserves your attentionEver since the first Surface Book was released, Microsoft somewhat reinvented the term “laptop convertible”. Instead of offering a 360-degree hinge, which allows you to use the entiretyFull 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: 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: QuestionCan this Surface Book connect to the internet anywhere like an iPad?
Asked by Tim.
- A:Answer Thank you for the question. Surface Book 3 has built-in support for Wi-Fi networks.
Answered by MicrosoftOutreachTeam
Q: Questiondoes this model have a rear camera? i dont see it listed ?
Asked by jay757.
- A:Answer Yes it has both front and rear camera.
Answered by Veryhappy
Q: QuestionWhat size zipper laptop sleeve is best for this product?
Asked by Ashleigh.
- A:Answer I have the 13.5 inch surface book 3 and I will be getting myself a laptop sleeve designed for a 15 inch laptop. The bezel space beyond the edges of the screen means that the 13.5 inch laptop is actually a little more than that.
Answered by Nick
Q: Questionwhat is a 2-in-1 laptop?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer It is a laptop that can be used as a tablet as well. The Surface 3 screen detaches from the keyboard when you need a tablet only.
Answered by DCrop
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