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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch, 2019)
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alaScore 89

459 reviews

Apr, 2024

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. Reviews about the keyboard and screen are generally positive. The usability and portability also get good views. Comments are divided on the energy efficiency, while many are critical about the reliability and sound.

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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 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Surface Laptop 3 13 Review | Trusted Reviews

 

The Surface Laptop 3 13 is one of the best ultrabooks available, and a worthy alternative to the Dell XPS 13 or MacBook Air

Classy, ultra-portable design ;Excellent performance;Stunning 3:2 display ;Fantastic keyboard

Middling battery life;Lack of Thunderbolt 3

Nov, 2019
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch) review: Sleek and sophisticated

 

The third-gen Surface Laptop is a proper MacBook Pro rival that sets the standard for Windows 10 machines. It looks great in its various finishes too.

The PixelSense display is still brilliant ; Great-looking design - in a variety of finishes ; USB-C is a welcome addition

No Thunderbolt 3 speeds ; More ports would benefit ; Battery life a little down on previous version ; Slightly reflective screen

A sensible upgrade to the already stellar series, the introduction of a USB-C port, larger trackpad, and more power add plus-points onto its impressive score sheet. However, there's no Thunderbolt 3 speeds from that USB-C port, which is an oddity. And...

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review

 

A lesson that you don't need to be showy to be brilliant

Superb keyboard ; Great speakers ; Excellent build quality

The USB-C isn’t Thunderbolt 3 ; Purist design may seem feature-light

The Surface Laptop 3 is everything a laptop should be, if not everything a lot of modern laptops are today

Dec, 2019
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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (expertreviews.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5in) review: A superb laptop gets even better

 

The 13.5in Microsoft Surface Book 3 is fast, lightweight, and good-looking - a superb machine at a competitive price

Has USB Type-C, at last ; Light and attractive ; Superb keyboard and touchpad

Only one, non-Thunderbolt USB Type-C port ; Standard sRGB display

No two ways about it, the Surface Laptop 3 (13.5in) is an exceptionally good laptop. It's very light, slim and good looking, with performance across the board that’s a match for the best in the business. It's more practical than previous models, with...

Nov, 2019
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Expert review by : Creative Bloq (3dworldmag.com)

Surface Laptop 3 review

 

The superb ultraportable 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 : Adam Shepherd (itpro.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 hands-on review: Powerfully tempting

 

A 10nm upgrade and some new features make this laptop one to watch

Oct, 2019
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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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