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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1516 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the Surface Laptop 3's lightweight design, ease of use, and keyboard quality. Many appreciate its portability and sleek aesthetics, while some find the battery life to be a positive feature. However, concerns exist regarding the price point, potential overheating issues, and a limited number of USB ports. A few users also noted that the fan can be noisy at times.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall Fantastic Computer!

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

    As a teacher, with the shift to online learning I wanted to update to a newer computer that could handle all the work I would be doing on it, and that would not break my back lugging it around. This fit all of that criteria! I use my laptop to create worksheets, hold online video chats, edit photos and more. I have not had any trouble with it so far. I am able to use this computer with multiple tabs open for many hours before having to charge it. It is lightweight and easy to carry back and forth to school and with the gorilla glass screen I do not have to worry that I am going to crack the screen while doing so. This computer is easy to type on and the track pad does not get in the way. My only complaint is that I wish there was more USB ports as I have many items I usually plug into my computer. I was able to buy an adapter to plug in though which solved that problem. Overall I love this computer and it has been well worth the money.

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

      It's great to hear your experience as a teacher who is using Surface Laptop 3 for online learning. We're glad that its power and portability have fulfilled the needs of you and your students. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for educating the next generation; we hope you enjoy using your new Surface.

      Cheers,
      Chuck
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this laptop! It's lightweight, easy to use, and fast. The only issue I have is that there is only one USB port. So, I bought a separate adaptor so I could have more ports.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great build quality and beautiful computer

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

    I love this laptop! It is super thin and light but somehow manages to feel solid. Beautiful fit and finish, the laptop in black doesn't look like any other black laptop. The best part of this laptop is the feel of the keyboard and the trackpad. The soft clicks are perfectly executed on both! Two complaints are that there is only one USB port and there is no SD slot. Other than that I love this laptop!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice, compact laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The one thing I like about MS laptops is how easy it is to type on them. The keyboard is fantastic, which leads to a pleasant experience. No issues with the hardware as it runs the modest office programs I use efficiently. I rarely use the touch screen, so it seems a bit of a luxury. Heavier users might demand more USB plugs and whatnot, but the one plug here is sufficient for me since my files are all on the cloud and I don't need a USB stick anymore. I had the older version with the cloth palm rest, which got dirty quite easily. No issues with this version without the cloth. I probably wouldn't recommend a cloth version to anyone. My only complaint would be the rubber feet on the backside toward the screen fell off, which I presume is because of the heat. MS does not sell replacements, from what I can tell, but I was able to find some generic small rubber feet for replacements and they work just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello Jason,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Surface Laptop 3. It’s great to hear that it’s working well for you. We hope you continue to enjoy using Surface.

      Cheers,
      Chuck
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surface Laptop

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

    This laptop is very lightweight and the processor speed is very fast. My one complaint is with the USB ports: one port is the standard type and the other is a USB-C configuration and is not compatible with most devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surface Laptop 3

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

    Great laptop.. Fast, sleek design and compact. Worth the price, but needs a couple of more USB ports without purchasing an adapter

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good laptop, great screen

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

    This is a great laptop in a beautiful color. I initially wanted the black one but this one shows less fingerprints. If you are wanting to do serious video editing on this you will probably be disappointed. This is for someone who is a business person looking to do zoom and skype calls, create documents and presentations, and interact with various microsoft programs. The battery life is great so you won't be tied to a charger all day. I wish that the selection of ports was greater but you can also purchase a microsoft dock to complement your setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Loving It So Far!

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

    The last laptop I purchased was in 2009 so I was definitely outdated, so this laptop for me has been phenomenal in speed, quality and lightweight. I am loving it. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because it only has 1 USB port. I know most laptops are like that but, wish there was an option for more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello Carl,

      We're glad that you love your new Surface Laptop 3! It's great to hear that you're a fan of its lightweight design and powerful performance, too. Thank you for sharing your feedback; we hope you enjoy using your new Surface.

      Cheers,
      Chuck
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to setup laptop

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

    I like that it is slim, light weight. Was easy to set up. I do recommend getting a docking station, due there's no many ports to plug things in. Overall nice laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi –It's wonderful to hear that it’s been easy to use and you like the lightweight design. We hope you continue to enjoy using it. Best, Erica Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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

    Its compact and lightweight. Wish it had more built in ports. I needed to buy an external attachment in order to have HDMI and an SD card reader. Other than that I love this laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality item.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Working well so far. Lightweight. Nice looking finish. Would be better if had more USB ports.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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

    Excellent computer for carrying around. It’s very light, and is very speedy. Wish it had more usb and connections

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice computer

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

    Nice computer, great clear screen. I don't like the fact that it only has one port for my cordless mouse. Otherwise its a great computer.

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

      It's great to hear that you're enjoying your new Surface Laptop 3! Thank you for your feedback, too -- it helps our team in the development of the next generation of Surface products. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Cheers,
      Chuck
      Surface Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VG Windows Laptop

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

    Confession; I'm a MacBook user but I need a Windows laptop for work. This and the Dell XPS are the 2 best I've owned. Quality piece with even a nice trackpad for a PC. Very nice display. A little sparse on the ports. Bought as an open-box for $860 which I thought was a great price. My 2 favorite things about the Surface is 1) facial recognition and 2) that Windows updates never mess it up, I assume because MS tests all their updates on these devices. Yeah!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality build and feel in a compact size

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

    I got this one (i5 256GB) for my wife and the i7 for me. I don't notice a difference in speed between the two. The quality of materials and feel are worth the extra spend over plastic laptops with similar specs. The one thing I'm not used to is the minimal number of ports on this ultra-thin configuration. I use a tiny USB dongle full time so I'd need some sort of USB hub to plug in multiple devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth a try

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

    Premium feel and sleek. Value wise I wont pay full price. I think 799 would be a price point. There are limited ports. The keyboard feels flimsy quality and has some give. Sound is great and screen brightness is ok. There was no lag in you tube or browsing Battery life is 6 to 7 hours which is under par for the price point

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop, room for improvement

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

    I like the form factor of this device over the others in the product line. A few things lacking: I would like to see the USB-C be thunderbolt instead and to have additional ports. I also wish this came standard with Windows 10 Pro instead of the home addition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    BAD experience but great potential

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

    I got the surface to replace my 6 yr laptop. I've been wanting one forever so was very excited. But you can get bettr for same price or cheaper. Feels expensive and sound is really good and def a competitor of the mac book as far as looks go. BUT the system started crashing within a week of use (blue screen of death). Also lack of ports means you have to buy an adapter. Asus Zenbook and others offer better storage, system, and ports for same $$.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent computer but not as functional as expected.

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

    Entirely different ports/cords which required additional equipment purchases for my comparability. I wish there were more USB ports.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Returned

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks great but I needed more USB ports and memory. Returned

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend