Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch, 2019)

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the screen and usability. The performance and design are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the price. The reliability and keyboard get mixed comments.

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Expert review by : Adam Speight (trustedreviews.com)

Surface Laptop 3 15 Review | Trusted Reviews

The Surface Laptop 3 15 brings Microsoft's pristine hardware formula to a new size – but is the best model hiding away in the Microsoft business store?

3:2 display is perfect for productivity;Ultra-premium design;Excellent keyboard and trackpad;Blasts through everyday tasks;Super fast charging

Not suitable for high-end video editing or gaming;Disappointing battery life;Lack of Thunderbolt 3

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Alex Walker-Todd (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Despite finally embracing USB-C and a new larger 15in model to choose between, the Surface Laptop 3 still has work to do to become best-in-class

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Koh Wanzi (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: A picture of elegance

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is going up against some stiff competition today. Is it enough?

Finally has a USB-C port ; Bright and crisp display ; Comfortable keyboard and trackpad ; Excellent build quality and minimalist design ; Good battery life, power efficient

Battery is small for a 15-inch notebook ; So-so performance ; Could do with more ports ; Thick bezels

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) Review: AMD Inside

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) is an attractive, thin 15-inch notebook -- and it finally has USB Type-C. But what about performance and battery life?

3:2 display ; Attractive, lightweight design ; No longer glued together ; Finally has USB Type-C

Below-average battery life ; Very few ports for the size ; Middling performance ; Expensive for what you get

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) is an attractive, thin 15-inch notebook -- and it finally has USB Type-C. But its performance and battery life are lacking.

Nov, 2019

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Surface Laptop 3 review (15-inch): Bigger, but not always better

The Surface Laptop 3 is a super-sized version of Microsoft's ultraportable, with a gorgeous 15-inch screen and powerful AMD hardware. It's impressive for a 3.4-pound machine, though it lags behind slightly heavier 15-inch notebooks when it comes to...

AMD’s hardware makes it a powerful ultraportable ; Clean and simple design ; Wonderful keyboard and trackpad ; Gorgeous screen

Only two ports ; Pricier and less powerful than other 15-inch laptops ; Shorter battery life than the Surface Laptop 2

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: A beautiful miss

The Surface Laptop 3 now comes in a 15-inch model, which looks quite similar to what you get with the 13-inch version. But new here is a new all-aluminum finish and a custom AMD Ryzen processor. Can Microsoft's new clamshell compete with laptops like...

Large 3:2 display ; Build quality is rock solid ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad ; Stays quiet and cool

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 gives AMD a shot at laptop glory, but it misses

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Microsoft expands its 13-inch laptop into a prosaic 15-inch model with mostly business appeal.

Microsoft finally adds a USB-C connection to its Surface Laptop line. The 15-inch model Surface Laptop 3 offers easy opening for storage upgrades.

Meh battery life for its class, no Thunderbolt 3 support and minimal connections.

The 15-inch model of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 offers solid performance and a nice design as an everyday thin-and-light business laptop.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch)

With a large 3:2 screen, a comfortable touchpad, light weight for its size, and decent performance (powered by new partner AMD), Microsoft's larger-screen Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent mainstream machine.

Attractive, unassuming design. Thin and light for a 15-inch laptop. Bright, vivid 3:2 display. Comfortable touchpad.

Optional extras (such as the Surface Dock) are pricey. Limited selection of ports. No Wi-Fi 6 support.

Bottom Line: With a large 3:2 screen, a comfortable touchpad, light weight for its size, and decent performance (powered by new partner AMD), Microsoft's larger-screen Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent mainstream machine.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch review: it’s a bigger Surface Laptop

The new 15-inch Surface Laptop is a familiar package with new dimensions

Excellent keyboard and trackpad ; Sturdy build quality ; Good performance for everyday productivity tasks ; 3:2 aspect ratio screen is great for productivity ; Relatively little bloatware out of the box ; Windows Hello facial login works great

Only two USB ports ; No Thunderbolt 3 ports ; Below average battery life ; No SD card slot ; Matte black model gets full of fingerprints almost immediately ; Struggles editing and even playing back 4K video

Still, if you were hoping that the 15-inch Laptop 3 would be more than just a bigger Surface Laptop, I’m sorry to report that you’ll be disappointed. Fortunately, there are plenty of other, more powerful 15-inch laptops available, such as Apple’s...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 7) review: The price tag climbs, but battery life drops

We've tested a second 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, this time with a top-of-the-line Ryzen 7 processor inside. You'll pay more for a moderate performance bump, but even more disappointing battery life.

Stunning PixelSense display is as good as ever ; USB-C plus the Surface Connector expands I/O and power options ; Surprisingly good cooling keeps it almost fanless ; Better multi-monitor support ; Stunning PixelSense display is as good as ever ; USB-C...

Keyboard is slightly shallower ; Battery life disappoints ; Battery life is really disappointing ; Keyboard is slightly shallower than predecessor

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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