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Microsoft Surface Book 3
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Microsoft Surface Book 3

$1,5992020

Pros

  • Detachable 13.5-inch display works as a standalone tablet
  • Discrete NVIDIA GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU in the keyboard base
  • 3:2 3000x2000 PixelSense display is gorgeous for productivity
  • 15.5-hour battery life for clipboard + base combined
  • Premium magnesium build with excellent Surface Pen support

Cons

  • 10th-gen Intel processor is severely outdated by 2024 standards
  • Detach mechanism adds wobble and weight to the display hinge
  • No Thunderbolt — only USB-C 3.1 and USB-A ports
  • GTX 1650 Max-Q is underpowered for modern gaming or creative tasks
  • Microsoft has discontinued the Surface Book line

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Full Specifications

SpecMicrosoft Surface Book 3
SoftwareWindows 10 Home
Body
Weight3.38 lbs (1.53 kg)
MaterialMagnesium
Dimensions12.3 x 9.14 x 0.59-0.9 inches
Ports
HDMI
USB-A ports2
USB-C ports1
SD card
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 15.5 hours
Capacity65.4 Wh
Display
Size13.5 inches
TypePixelSense IPS touch
Resolution3000 x 2000
Refresh rate60Hz
Brightness (nits)400
Storage
SSD256 GB PCIe Gen 3 NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR4X
Cores4 cores / 8 threads
ChipsetIntel Core i7-1065G7 (10th Gen)

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