The Surface Laptop 3 also introduces an attractive new Sandstone color option, and finally nets you that USB Type-C port.
They both sport an improved keyboard built to put the MacBook to shame. Both offer up to a strong 10th-Gen Core i7 processor, and the 15-inch has an option for an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU. The latest version of Microsoft's flagship laptop comes in two sizes, 13.5-inch and 15-inch. Starting at $999, the Surface Laptop 3 can only be used as a clamshell, which makes it ideal for users who don't need tablet mode at all. Mediocre battery life -Underwhelming performance -Slow, expensive SSD -Limited ports To help you choose, we've broken down the differences below and come up with some recommendations. Keyboard not included, at least $129 extraĮach of Microsoft's laptops has its pros and cons.
Platinum, Sandstone, Cobalt Blue, Matte Black
Iris Plus Graphics 950 (13-inch, 15-inch), AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics (15-inch) Intel UHD Graphics (i3), Iris Plus Graphics (i5, i7) Pentium Gold 4425Y or Intel Core m3-8100Yġ3-inch: 10th Gen Core i5, Core i7 15-inch: 10th Gen Core i5, Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7
