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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019)

459 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
performance (142)
portability (124)
usability (105)
design (93)
screen (65)

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battery (62)
price (62)
sound (14)
reliability (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 459 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the keyboard and screen. The usability and portability are also appreciated. The reliability and sound get negative opinions, while there are some mixed comments about the energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Tom Brant Matthew Buzzi John Burek Whitson Gordon (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch) Review

With a snappy, satisfying keyboard and solid battery life, Microsoft's 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent ultraportable that gets the basics right.

No fingerprint reader. ; Could use a few more ports.

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch review: have a normal one

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop isn't without faults, but it is a very good computer

Outstanding keyboard and trackpad ; Sleek design and sturdy build quality ; Great everyday performance

Below average battery life ; Limited port selection and no Thunderbolt 3 support ; Some odd bugs that make for a less-than-perfect experience

Aside from those pesky bugs and the merely okay battery life, the Laptop 3 13.5 is a very good laptop, and I think most people looking for a premium Windows 10 computer will be very happy with it. It doesn’t have any of the nagware or bloatware so...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Core i7) review: This is the one you should buy

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 with Intel's 10th-gen Core i7 processor, Ice Lake, combines exemplary performance with all-day battery life.

All-day battery life ; Excellent performance ; Bright, beautiful screen

Keyboard isn't quite as good as in previous models ; No Thunderbolt I/O tech behind its USB-C ports

Picking apart keyboard subtleties usually boils down to the spacing between the keys (the pitch), and the amount of play in the keys (the key travel). Surface keyboards are generally quite good, and the Surface Laptop 3 keyboard is no exception....

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Expert review by : Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Sayonara, Alcantara: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Core i5 Review

The new aluminum metal chassis feels classier, stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting than the Alcantara versions that Microsoft have been shoving down our throats since the original Surface Laptop. If Microsoft could throw in some additional ports,...

well-calibrated display out of the box;can recharge via USB Type-C;good speakers for the size;quiet keyboard keys;sleek metal chassis;Wi-Fi 6 standard;large clickpad;IR camera

non-expandable RAM; uncommon M.2 2230 SSD form factor;black-white and gray-gray response times could be faster;no webcam privacy shutter or fingerprint reader;still no Thunderbolt 3; limited port options;budget NVMe SSD w/ slow write speeds;gaming...

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Daniel Rubino (windowscentral.com)

Surface Laptop 3 13.5 review: A laptop that satisfies like no other

With the addition of USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and Intel 10th Gen processors the Surface Laptop 3 13.5 delivers a solid follow up to the Surface Laptop 2. Between the optional Alcantara, ability to get the laptop serviced including SSD upgrades, Instant On,...

Gorgeous design and craftsmanship ; USB Type-C ; Instant On and good battery life ; Superb keyboard and trackpad ; Intel 10th Gen is excellent ; It is now serviceable

No Thunderbolt 3 ; No Dolby Vision or anti-glare display

From $977 at Amazon From $977 Bottom line : The Surface Laptop 3 13.5 is a worthy follow-up to last year's model. While there are no massive changes, the new Intel 10th Gen processor, Instant On, faster SSD, Type-C 3.1 port, and huge trackpad make it...

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Taylor Swift (eComputerTips.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review - Price, Specs, Pros & Cons

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Luxury look and feel ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Reasonably great performance ; Instant On feature ; Sleek design

No ; support ; No Dolby Vision ; Non-anti-glare screen ; No dedicated GPU ; Does not support high-end gaming

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Sushant-Talwar (indiatoday)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: Premium price for a premium device

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 promises fast performance, premium design and a touch screen experience, married to an uncomplicated Windows experience. Read our review to find out if it's worth your money.

Classy design ; Brilliant keyboard ; Touch screen display

Limited connectivity options

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5) review – the software giant is stepping up its game

There it is – the flagship of Windows ultrabooks – Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5). The device that comes right from the developer, itself. Right of the bat, this notebook looks quite…

LPDDR4X memory working at 3733 MHz;Ice Lake CPUs;Potent iGPU;Decent battery life;Covers 90% sRGB (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3));Average dE value of 0.8 with our Gaming and Web design (Sharp LQ135P1JX51 (SHP 14B3));Doesn’t use aggressive PWM to adjust...

No SD card reader;Memory is soldered;Premium price tag;Limited I/O

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Creative Bloq Staff (creativebloq.com)

Surface Laptop 3 review

The superb Surface Laptop 3 gets some welcome improvements

Latest-gen processors ; USB-C at last ; Premium look and feel

Limited ports ; No Thunderbolt ; Middling battery life

Microsoft’s flagship Surface Laptop 3 gets a welcome power-up and better connectivity options, but the 13-inch prioritises portability over being a real workhorse – for more graphical grunt look at the 15-inch version or Surface Book 2.

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Potuck (9to5mac.com)

Microsoft says new Surface Laptop is 3x more powerful than MacBook Air, has removable SSD, teases foldables for 2020

Microsoft has unveiled its latest laptops and convertible 2-in-1 devices at an event today in New York City. While announcing the new Surface Laptop 3, the company claimed that it is 3x more powerful than Apple's MacBook Air and has a user-removable...

Oct, 2019