Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD)
CPU Benchmark
4,200
Battery Life
10h
Weight
1542g
Customization
2/10
Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD) Features
"The first 15-inch model in the Surface Laptop series, powered by a custom AMD Ryzen Surface Edition processor."
Standout strengths
- Spacious 15-inch 3:2 display
- Custom AMD Ryzen processor with integrated graphics
- Features removable SSD and USB-C port
Trade-offs
- Underwhelming battery life for a 15-inch device
- No Thunderbolt support
Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD) Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop 2)
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Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 0%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 10 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 (15-inch, AMD)
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| Spec Item | Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 4,200 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 1,500 | 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 10h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1542g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 (15-inch, AMD) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 / 7 Microsoft Edition (CPU Benchmark: 4,200) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon™ Vega 9 / RX Vega 11 (GPU Benchmark: 1,500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 15" |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 10h |
| Weight | 1542g |
| Dimensions | 339.5 × 244 × 14.69 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
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