Surface 3
Here's what you need to know about 2015 Surface 3 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Our analysis and reviews

What we like
Reasons to like about Surface 3.
According to Microsoft, the Surface 3 lasts up to 10 hours of battery life.
Up to 10 hours of video playbackWhat we don't like
Reasons not to like about Surface 3.
Requirements | Surface 3 |
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Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
Processor | Intel Atom x7-Z8700 |
4GB RAM | 2GB → 4GB |
64GB Drive | 64GB → 128GB |
2 Cores CPU | 4 cores |
The memory on Surface 3 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more
Memory | Surface 3 |
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Slots | 0 - Onboard |
Type | DDR3 |
Speed | 1600 MHz |
What's new
Improvements over its predecessor.
Surface 3 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface 2. It supports up to 4GB versus 2GB of system memory on the Surface 2.
What's missing
Downsides over its predecessor.
Surface 3 weighed 1.37 pounds, 17% heavier than the 1.15 pounds Surface 2.
Weight | Surface 3 | Surface 2 |
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Pound | 1.37 lbs. | 1.15 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.62 kg | 0.52 kg |
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