Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (Windows 8.1 Pro, 2014)

performance, screen, durability, usability, design

price, reliability, camera, storage, connectivity

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, performance, portability, screen, design

reliability, connectivity

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Bedienbarkeit, Leistung, Größe, Zuverlässigkeit, Bildschirm

Apps

84% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

64% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

performance

82% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

69% di recensioni su Amazon.it attribuiscono a questo prodotto una valutazione positiva.

100% de los comentarios en Amazon.es otorgan a este producto una calificación positiva.

Screen quality and resolution ; Light and comfortable to hold ; Kickstand

Capacitive Windows Home key ; Type Cover is an option

It's hard to go past the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 if you're after a tablet that can be used not only for media consumption, but also for doing real work. The hardware is excellent, the speed is laptop-like, and the user comfort level is high. Without a...

Oustanding build quality ; Sharp and bright screen ; Hugely versatile all-in-one ; Very accurate digital pen

Not great on your lap ; Too big for small tray tables ; Lacks full-size SD card slot

Remarkably thin and light for a machine with laptop guts ; Easier to use as a standalone tablet ; Fast performance ; Gorgeous, high-res display ; Keyboard can be propped up at a more comfortable angle

Flimsy keyboard is inferior to what you'd get on a proper laptop; worse, it doesn't even come in the box ; Not that comfortable to use in the lap ; Middling battery life

With each generation of Surface devices, Microsoft gets closer to building a device that can replace both your tablet and laptop. Unfortunately, though, the company's progress has been gradual, and even after three attempts, it still hasn't addressed...

There’s a lot to like about the Surface, and Microsoft is going out on a limb to create a premium product to showcase Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, for the $1,000 to $2,000 asking price, we think many of you would be better off just buying a nice laptop,...

Sharp display and design ; Huge Type Cover upgrade ; Can truly do both

OK battery life ; Runs hot at times ; Type Cover still optional

Not without its drawbacks, this is the brightest shining example of not only Microsoft's vision of a laptop-free future, but the entire laptop-tablet hybrid category.

Larger screen offers 38 percent more real estate for getting work done ; New Type Cover is much more stable than previous models ; Battery life now quoted at eight, not six hours

Prices may still give one pause, especially versus a notebook ; Microsoft eliminated free OneDrive cloud storage from Surface Pro 3 ; Stylus holder is awkwardly placed

Microsoft's Surface lineup just keeps getting better and better, with an improved screen for desktop use and an upgraded Type Cover for the road.

Incredibly thin, light, and fast-bootable for a full-tilt Windows computer. Forget apps; it runs full-desktop software. Durable build and attractive physical design. Its 12-inch, high-resolution touchscreen is great for watching movies and working in...

Hardware is a bit too big and heavy to use as a handheld tablet. Pricey compared to laptops with similar specs. App ecosystem lags behind those of iOS and Android. Type Cover should be included with the tablet, not sold as a $130 extra. Most Type Cover...

Clear, bright, 12-inch, 2,160-by-1,440-resolution display. 10-finger multi-touch support. Infinitely adjustable, full-friction kickstand. Pressure-sensitive stylus included.

Heavy and bulky for a slate tablet. Type Cover costs $130 extra. Integrated pen storage is flimsy. Only one USB 3.0 port. Kickstand still digs into your legs when used in your lap. Doesn't work with last-generation Surface accessories. Performance is...

The pen's top-mounted button feels like the one on a traditional ballpoint pen. When you click, it automatically wakes the tablet and opens OneNote on a new blank document. Clearly, Microsoft designed the system with note-taking in mind. The Surface...

Good screen ; Lots of power ; Keyboard accessory is great

Not great battery life ; Expensive higher-spec versions ; Keyboard not included