Microsoft Surface 3 (128GB)

Tablets / 9-Inch Screen and Larger Tablets

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Microsoft Surface 3 (64GB) although it may differ in price and features.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Tablets

What goes into the Overall Score?

Performance

/ 5

Display

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Specific tasks

/ 5

Photo and Video

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Camera: Video quality

/ 5

Portability

/ 5

Camera: Image quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Battery Life - web (hr.)

/ 5

Battery Life - video (hr.)

/ 5

Battery - 30 min charge (hr.)

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Screen size (in.)

/ 5

Battery life (hr.)

/ 5

About

The Microsoft Surface 3 (128GB) is part of the Tablets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tablets models like the Surface 3 (128GB) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Performance: Speed of actions and visual smoothness running apps with complex graphics.

Display: Quality of the screen, including color, viewing angle, brightness and outdoor readability.

Convenience: Ease of using the buttons, keyboard, and touchscreen, or interacting with apps.

Features & Specs

Features

Memory-card reader

Yes

Camera

Yes

Webcam

Yes

GPS

Capacitive touchscreen

Yes

Detachable keyboard optional

Yes

Fingerprint-resistant screen

Yes

Detachable keyboard included

Active stylus optional

Yes

Approved app market

Yes

Swype-capable keyboard

Active stylus included

Detachable carrying case

Specs

Internal storage (GB)

128

Available storage (GB)

Operating system (as tested)

Length (in.)

10.5

Width (in.)

7.4

Depth (in.)

0.35

Resolution

1920 x 1280

Screen type

Pixel density

214

Mobile data

Camera MP

Camera: Video definition

Webcam MP

3.1

Webcam: Video definition

RAM (GB)

Processor brand

Processor model name

Color

Grey

Operating system

Windows 10

Connections

WiFi type

Mobile Type

Act as WiFi hotspot

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Microsoft Surface 3 (128GB)

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Overall Score

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