Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel)
CPU Benchmark
4,600
Battery Life
11h
Weight
1250g
Customization
1/10
Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel) Features
"Added the long-awaited USB-C port and a removable SSD for better repairability, offering an all-aluminum unibody option for the 13.5-inch model."
Standout strengths
- Long-awaited USB-C port addition
- Repairable design with removable SSD
- Choice between Alcantara and all-aluminum finish
Trade-offs
- Shorter battery life compared to predecessor
- No Thunderbolt support
Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel) Performance Position
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Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 10%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 11 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel)
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| Spec Item | Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 4,600 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 900 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 11h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1250g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel) Specs
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| Processor (CPU) | 4 cores (CPU Benchmark: 4,600) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Plus / AMD Radeon™ Vega 9 (GPU Benchmark: 900) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB |
| Display Size | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2256 × 1504 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 11h |
| Weight | 1250g |
| Dimensions | 308 × 223 × 14.5 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
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