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1451 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1451 reviews of Microsoft Surface 3 (Windows 8.1, 2015). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The portability and usability also get good views. Views about the storage and price are mixed, while some have doubts about the GPS navigation and reliability.
performance, usability, portability, screen, size
reliability, GPS navigation
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface 3 (Windows 8.1, 2015) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of Microsoft Surface 3 (Windows 8.1, 2015) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and price. The usability and portability are also appreciated.
performance, portability, usability, price, battery
81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 468 user reviews of Microsoft Surface 3 (Windows 8.1, 2015) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the connectivity and GPS navigation.
performance, usability, portability, price, size
reliability, touch screen, GPS navigation, connectivity
76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)
In essence, the Surface 3 is a thinner, lighter, smaller and cheaper version of the Surface Pro 3. It has a 10.8-inch screen and weighs just 887g with the keyboard attached (622g without), but it's less powerful than many of the laptops it aims to...
Great screen ; Near all-day battery life ; Nice size and weight for a hybrid ; One-year Office 365 ; Versatile and fun to use
Not as fast as similar price laptops ; Essential accessories cost extra
Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
The Microsoft Surface 3: thinner, lighter, quieter, cheaper
Display ; Design ; Build quality ; Portable
Keyboard ; Storage ; Price ; Kickstand
If you want the cheapest and most portable Surface tablet money can buy for lightweight computing tasks, the Surface 3 fits the bill. Power-hungry users should consider the low-end Surface Pro 3 instead.
Expert review by : Andrew Williams (t3.com)
Microsoft's third Surface Pro is out to replace your laptop
Good screen ; Lots of power ; Keyboard accessory is great
Not great battery life ; Expensive higher-spec versions ; Keyboard not included
Expert review by (t3.com)
Despite not being as feature-packed as the Surface Pro 3, it has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Design ; Size and weight ; Fanless (quiet)
Skimps on storage ; Mediocre power ; Poor keyboard
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
EDU SRFC3 10.8IN ATOM X7-Z8700 32GB 2GB W8.1 DE
Expert review by (whathifi.com)
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 3 512GBI7 8.1PRO CI-7 8GB 12IN FULL HD PEN
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
Microsoft is a software company at heart, which has seen the Windows operating system maker not always taking like a duck to water when it comes to hardware. From the uncomfortable Microsoft Band, to the flurry of budget Lumia handsets following the...
Solid build quality, the most affordable and sensible Surface yet, small and light as a laptop-replacement, now Surface Pen compatible (sold separately)
Keyboard is an additional expense, slightly reflective screen, not the most powerful, chunky as a tablet, no infinite position flip-stand
The Microsoft Surface 3 might not be the biggest or most powerful of the Surface family, but it is the most sensible one to date. Now that might make it sound kind of boring, which isn't really far from the truth.
Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)
The Surface Pro 4 may be Microsoft's new star player, for most users the Microsoft Surface 3 should still offer everything you're after. Here's our review.
Versatile design ; Excellent software compatibility ; Attractive screen ; Good connectivity
Type Cover is an essential accessory ; Heavy for handheld use ; Weak on-screen keyboard
As we inspected the Surface Pro 4 ahead of the Surface 3, despite the latter launching back in the first half of the year, it’s more a case of deciding whether or not the stripped back Surface experience of the 3 is still valid as we move into 2016..
Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
The Surface Pro 3 is a great feat of engineering, but not everyone needs the power of a Core i7 for browsing the web, sending emails and creating documents in Office 365. So a Core M-based tablet running full-blown Windows 8.1 (rather than the...
Objectively, the Surface 3 is the best compromise between a laptop and tablet. It's a highly portable gadget which can run full Windows programs and it costs less than the Surface Pro 3.It's not exactly cheap by the time you've added the keyboard and...
Expert review by : Tom Parsons (stuff.tv)
The latest affordable Surface loses its shallow vibe
Intel Atom CPUs have stepped up ; Very good screen ; Top-notch build quality ; Strong keyboard cover
Processor has its limits ; Screen black level could be better ; Small size makes it less flexible ; Kickstand simpler and therefore less useful than the Pro’s
Full-fat Windows makes the affordable version of the Surface a far more tempting proposition