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Release date: April 11, 2017
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Microsoft Surface 3 review

Microsoft Surface 3. Display diagonal: 27.4 cm (10.8"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 64 GB. Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz, Processor family: Intel Atom®, Processor model: x7-Z8700. Internal memory: 2 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 3.5 MP, Front camera. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Card reader integrated. Weight: 622 g. Product colour: Silver

The best of a tablet

Every aspect of Surface 3 has been meticulously crafted – from the strong, light frame with a 3-position Kickstand to the 10.8” high-resolution screen. Surface is elegant and durable enough to take everywhere.

Thinnest and lightest Surface ever

The 622g Surface 3 is just the right size to slip under your arm or in your purse and take anywhere.

Power through your day

Surface 3 has up to 10 hours of battery life for video playback so you can work, browse, play or watch all day long.

Work the way you want

With our signature 3-position Kickstand, Surface 3 lets you binge watch your favourite shows hands-free.

Works like a laptop when you need it

Surface 3 is designed to adapt to your needs. With its fast Intel processor, click-in keyboard,1 and one year of Office included, it works like a laptop when you need it.

Mighty powerful

Surface 3 has a Quad Core Intel® Atom™ x7 processor, so it’s fast, responsive and won’t slow you down when you’re on the go.

Desktop software

Surface 3 runs all your Windows desktop software like Microsoft Office, iTunes2 and Photoshop Essentials.

Full-size USB 3.0

We’ve made it easy to connect all of your accessories with a full-size USB 3.0.

Runs Windows and Office

Surface 3 runs full Windows, so your favourite desktop software and touch apps from the Windows Store work seamlessly. And it’s an amazing showcase for Office too.

Microsoft Surface 3 specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 3:2
Touchscreen type: Capacitive
Touch technology: Multi-touch
LED backlight: yes
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 27.4 cm (10.8")

Processor

Conflict-Free processor: yes
Number of execution units: 16
PCI Express configurations: 2x1,1x2
Processor cache type: L3
Processor code: SR27M
Processor codename: Cherry Trail
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor package size: 17 x 17 mm
Processor series: Intel Atom x7 Series
Scenario Design Power (SDP): 2 W
Stepping: C0
Tjunction: 90 °C
Processor cache: 2 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 2.4 GHz
Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz
Processor model: x7-Z8700
Processor family: Intel Atom®
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory clock speed: 1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 4 GB
Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory: 2 GB

Storage

Storage media: SSD
Maximum memory card size: 128 GB
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 64 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: HD Graphics
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Audio
Built-in microphone: yes
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Front camera resolution (numeric): 3.5 MP
Front camera: yes
Video recording: yes
Auto focus: yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera: yes
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.0
Bluetooth: yes
4G standard: LTE
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone out: no
Microphone in: no
Mini DisplayPorts quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1

Design

Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Silver
Form factor: Slate

Performance

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): yes
Magnetometer: yes
Proximity sensor: yes
Gyroscope: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Accelerometer: yes
GPS (satellite): no
Assisted GPS (A-GPS): no
Position location: no

Software

Platform: Windows

Processor special features

Embedded options available: no
Intel 64: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Boot: yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version: 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: N
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi): yes

Battery

Battery life (max): 10 h

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 622 g
Height: 187 mm
Depth: 8.7 mm
Width: 267 mm

Packaging content

Quick start guide: yes
Warranty card: yes
AC adapter included: yes
Keyboard included: no

Other features

Processor ARK ID: 85475
Processor socket: BGA 1380