But again, the Surface Laptop 3 sticks with the same single USB-A and USB-C ports found in the 13-inch model.

If better speakers aren't Microsoft's thing, then maybe take a page from the Dell XPS 15 and pack in some extra USB ports, maybe even an SD card reader. For example, the keyboard is identical to the 13-inch model, which means there's considerable extra room on either side of the keys where there could be, well … just have a gander at the 15-inch MacBook Pro and maybe add some bigger speakers.īut no, the speakers in the 15-inch Surface are still right where they are in the smaller version: on the bottom of the laptop. The most disappointing thing about the Surface Laptop 3 is that Microsoft has not really taken advantage of the added space in the 15-inch chassis. The fabric-like Alcantara coating has defined the Surface family since it was released, and its absence makes this laptop feel less, well, Surface-y. If you're at all familiar with Microsoft's Surface line, the first thing you'd notice about this laptop is the all-aluminium design. It's clear this machine is aimed at casual users who want a larger screen but don't need the power of more expensive models.

Surface laptop 3 screen