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Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5-Inch, 2020)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5-Inch, 2020)
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alaScore 88

409 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 409 reviews of Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5-Inch, 2020). 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. Reviewers really like the size and design. The portability and usability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the sound and reliability, while the keyboard and screen get mixed comments.

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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 Book 3 (13.5-Inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jackie Thomas (techradar.com)

Surface Book 3 review

 

Microsoft's flagship is lost in time

Beautiful design ; Comfortable keyboard ; Gorgeous screen

Weak U-series processor ; Tiny trackpad ; Lackluster speakers

Sep, 2021
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Microsoft Surface 3 Net-tablet PC overview

 

EDU SRFC3 10.8IN ATOM X7-Z8700 64GB 4GB W8.1 DE

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

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.

Sumptuous screen resolution ; Muscle-wire release system to separate base and screen ; Distinctive & solid design ; Full-size ports & USB-C

Big bezel starting to look dated ; Big & heavy design ; Pricier than ever ; Screen is reflective & lacks ultra-wide colour gamut ; No Thunderbolt 3 speed

If you're in the market for an all-powerful pro-spec 2-in-1 then the Surface Book 3 is hard to beat. But we know Microsoft has the potential to turn things up to 11 for a fourth-gen model - so if you're not in a rush you might want to wait for the...

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Book 3

 

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

Aug, 2020
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 review

 

It's a laptop, a tablet and a portable games console

Solid gaming performance ; Great keyboard and touchpad feel ; High-quality

Short tablet battery life ; Heavier and thicker than most conventional hybrids ; Expensive

The most ambitious hybrid laptop design around. A good buy if you don’t mind a chunkier hybrid

Jul, 2020
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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13-inch) review: A portable powerhouse

 

The 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.

Strong performance ; Good battery life ; Excellent input options ; Sharp, high-contrast display

Bulky chassis ; Expensive

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

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.

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : Monica Chin (theverge.com)

Microsoft’s 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 puts modern guts in a dated design

 

A premium dead end.

Great keyboard, trackpad, and display ; Detachable screen with 3:2 aspect ratio ; All-day battery life

Wobbly display ; No Thunderbolt 3 support ; Design is getting dated

Microsoft’s 13.5-inch Surface Book 3 looks and feels identical to the 13.5-inch Surface Book 2 in all but a few small ways. That doesn’t mean it’s not a great computer; the Book 2 is a great computer, and Microsoft hasn’t fixed what wasn’t broken.

May, 2020
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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 review: The 'ultimate laptop' needs new ideas

 

Microsoft has upgraded its Surface Book 3 with new CPU and GPU options. But the PC industry is racing ahead of this once-innovative design.

Solid performance ; Surprisingly quiet most of the time ; Very good battery life ; Detachable tablet is still unique in the industry

Extremely pricey ; A history of hardware bugs

Although you probably don’t want to buy a $2,000 PC for the keyboard alone, I’m convinced that the Surface Book lineup offers the best of any laptop today. (Lenovo’s ThinkPad keyboards, which also have a deserved reputation for quality, are a close...

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Expert review by : Taylor Swift (eComputerTips.com)

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Laptop Review - Price & Specs

 

Microsoft Surface Book 3 laptop full review. Check out best price, specs details, performance, pros, cons and verdict by expert.

This laptop of Microsoft has a very compact design. ; This is a 2 in 1 product. ; Both front-facing and rear-facing cameras ; drive. ; display.

Can’t update the specifications ; The speakers of this laptop are not too loud. ; Optical drive is not present. ; The capacity of the storage is not up to the mark. ; There is no Thunderbolt 3 port.

Jan, 2021
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