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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 i7-1065G7

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 i7-1065G7
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 i7-1065G7 (Surface Laptop 3 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-1065G7 4 x 1.3 - 3.9 GHz, Ice Lake-U
Graphics adapter
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Core: 300 MHz, Memory: 1800 MHz, DDR4, 26.20.100.7463
Memory
16 GB 
, 1866.7 MHz, 20-20-20-45, Dual-Channel
Display
15.00 inch 3:2, 2496 x 1664 pixel 200 PPI, 10-point capacitive, native pen support, Sharp LQ150P1JX51, IPS, SHP14B4, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel 495 (Ice Lake-U PCH-LP Premium)
Storage
Toshiba KBG40ZNS256G NVMe, 256 GB 
Soundcard
Intel Ice Lake-U/Y PCH-LP cAVS
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.7 x 339.5 x 244 ( = 0.58 x 13.37 x 9.61 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.54 kg ( = 54.32 oz / 3.4 pounds), Power Supply: 287 g ( = 10.12 oz / 0.63 pounds)
Price
2000 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.32% - good
Average of 9 scores (from 15 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 75%, features: 47%, display: 88% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 i7-1065G7

83.9% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch Core i7 Review: Better with Ice Lake | Notebookcheck
We all know that Intel's Core i7 Ice Lake can outperform the cheaper AMD Zen+ Ryzen 5. The real questions are how much of a performance boost can users expect and if the advantages are worth the price premium.
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5in) review: A superb laptop gets even better
Source: Expert Reviews English
No two ways about it, the Surface Laptop 3 (13.5in) is an exceptionally good laptop. It's very light, slim and good looking, with performance across the board that’s a match for the best in the business. It's more practical than previous models, with non-Alcantara options that won’t get grubby, and a good spread of specifications means you can choose a model that suits your requirements and not pay more than you need to. As with most products, there is the odd area of weakness. It's high time Microsoft moved to wide-gamut displays on its hardware and, ideally, I'd have liked to see a Thunderbolt 3-equipped USB Type-C port, rather than plain old USB 3. It's also a touch disappointing that Microsoft has provided only one Type-C port. But these are relatively small complaints. If you want a laptop for work and, maybe, a little play, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is a brilliant option with very few significant shortcomings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
Unboxing Microsoft's Surface Book 3 detachable with an Intel Core ni7-1065G7, 32GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
Lisa Gade reviews the Microsoft Surface Book 3, their iconic 2-in-1 convertible laptop, available in 13.5” and 15” sizes. This time we look at the 13.5” which has the most powerful graphics available in a 13” convertible Windows tablet-laptop combo. The casing and design are unchanged, but the internals are updated to Intel 10th gen Ice Lake quad core CPUs and NVIDIA GTX 1650 Mx-Q on the 13.5” and GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q on the 15”. The Book 3 models now come with higher watt chargers, Intel WiFi 6 and the same detachable “clipboard” tablets with Surface Pen support (pen not included).
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/24/2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15-inch review: Better, faster, but don’t call it ‘ultimate’
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2020
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5-Inch)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With a snappy, satisfying keyboard and solid battery life, Microsoft's 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent ultraportable that gets the basics right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (13.5 inches) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Surface Laptop 3 isn't a revelation, but the new 10th Gen CPUs and all-metal finish make it a worthy successor to one of the best portable laptops of last year. Those improvements combine with everything we loved about the previous versions, including a sharp, vivid 13.5-inch display (with a 3:2 aspect ratio); strong battery life; and a comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review: This or a convertible notebook?
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
However, if you are not set on a detachable notebook, it would be foolish not to at least check out convertible notebooks like the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and HP Spectre x360. Granted, their tablet modes are compromised, but their built-in keyboards offer a better typing experience. If you type a lot, this is something to bear in mind. Moreover, the current crop of convertible notebooks is much more comfortable to be used as tablets, because they have never been this compact or light.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% performance: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 has some of the best battery life we’ve experienced in a 15-inch laptop, which should be lauded. But, this laptop falls well short on both the power and versatility that most would expect from a 15-inch device, making it a disappointing followup for anyone who was hoping for more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 for business (15-inch, Intel) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Surface Laptop 3 for Business with Intel processors is a better laptop than its AMD sibling. It has better performance, longer battery life, a faster hard drive and ships with Windows 10 Pro. If the gulf in price were wider — the Intel model is only $100 more expensive — then we might consider the AMD model, but we strongly recommend going to Microsoft's online store and ordering the business edition instead.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Microsoft Surface 3 Laptop Battle – AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7?
Source: Legit Reviews English Archive.org version
If you want the best 15-inch Surface Laptop 3, you’ll need to look for the business model, and buy that one. You won’t get fancy retail packaging, but you’ll end up with an Intel ‘Ice Lake’ powered system with better overall performance and longer battery life than the rival AMD powered machine. You’ll also get Windows 10 Pro and Wi-Fi 6 to boot. You are looking at about a $100 price premium for the Intel powered Surface Laptop 3, but depending on the configuration it might actually be less expensive as it was in our case. You can find the Surface Laptop 3 for business with pricing starting at $1,099 shipped for the 13.5-inch model or $1,299 for the 15-inch model. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 for Business that we tested today runs $1,599 shipped as it has the double the RAM and SSD size over the base model and may be worth the extra cash as 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD seems a must on premium devices as we enter 2020.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/11/2019
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13in review: Almost the perfect laptop
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Despite a handful of shortcomings, the Surface Laptop 2 was one of our favourite devices of last year, thanks to a sleek design and capable performance. The third entry in the series has addressed the main niggles that we had, and aside from lacklustre performance in the Core i5 model, there’s really not much at all to complain about. As far as do-it-all business laptops go, the Surface Laptop 3 is one of the better examples we’ve seen. Portable, well-built and decently powerful at the top end, the Surface Laptop has surpassed the MacBook Air and is now on track to challenge the MacBook Pro.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: AMD Ryzen 7 vs. Intel Core i7
Source: Hexus English Archive.org version
Having being hamstrung on desktop, Intel needs a win and is eager to highlight its advantages in the mobile space, where efficiency, Wi-Fi capabilities and battery life are more pressing concerns than sheer core count.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2019

Foreign Reviews

Ein edler Minimalist bei Optik und Anschlüssen
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: 13 e 15 pollici, Intel e AMD, a confronto
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2020
65% Đánh Giá Microsoft Surface Book 3 (15-Inch): Lắm Tài Nhiều Tật
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 65%

Comment

Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model ranging from 300 MHz base to 1050 - 1100 MHz boost. The Ice-Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm process at Intel produced.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-1065G7: Ice Lake-based quad-core processor for thin and light laptops. The four cores are clocked at 1.3 GHz to 3.9 GHz and should offer 18% more IPC (instructions per clock) than the previous generations (and therefore partly close the clock speed gap). Produced on first-gen 10 nm Intel process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.00":

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


79.32%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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