In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Product Type | Tablet - with keyboard dock | Notebook - slider |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm | 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm |
Weight | 1.534 kg | 1.7429 kg |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum, magnesium alloy |
Colour | Platinum | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.5" | 14.4" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 3000 x 2000 | 2400 x 1600 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 267 | 201 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Features | PixelSense | Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 3733 MHz | - |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | - |
Camera Features | Autofocus, Windows Hello | Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Four speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | - | Omnisonic speakers |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 58 Wh |
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Battery Life | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 19 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Output | 65 Watt | 60 Watt |
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INPUT | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Type | Keyboard, trackpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | - | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock) (Power Delivery 3.0) Headphone output SurfaceConnect SurfaceConnect (on keyboard dock) |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) | Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Book 3 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Features | Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode | Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode |
SAR Value | 1.45 W/kg (body) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |